The Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast Episode 79: Grain Revival: Fresh Milling, Grain Mills and the Unsifted Mission with Sarah and Keira
May 14, 2025
Discover the fascinating world of fresh-milled flour and its nutritional benefits. The co-founders of Unsifted share their journey into milling, emphasizing how it transformed their health during the pandemic. Hear about the joys of baking with whole grains and the personal stories that inspire their mission. Learn the ins and outs of grain mills, effective storage techniques for grains, and the art of sourdough baking—highlighting the benefits of ancient grains. Plus, tips for involving kids in the kitchen make this an engaging listen for families!
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Measure Grain, Mill Fresh For Recipes
- Measure grains by cup, not flour, and mill the exact amount your recipe needs to remove measuring errors.
- Use grain-to-flour conversions provided by mills or blends to avoid leveling and inconsistent results.
Why Store Flour Feels Different
- Commercial roller milling uses heat and aging to create shelf-stable white flour but destroys enzymes and oxidizes fats.
- That processing explains why many people react to commercial flour but tolerate freshly milled unsifted flour.
Customer's Liver Improved With Fresh Flour
- Sarah shared a customer's story: a small-intestine transplant survivor improved liver markers after daily freshly milled baking.
- The customer repeatedly improved bloodwork and ultimately shared her story, spurring others to try fresh flour.
