Deuteronomy 17:18-19 When he is seated on his royal throne, he must write for himself a copy of this instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests. It is to be with him, and he is to read it all the days of his life so that he may learn to revere the LORD his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decrees. A typical slice of whole wheat bread has around 82 calories and 14 grams carbs, with about 2 grams fiber and is considered as the low-calorie, high-carb bread available...

2 Timothy 3:16-18 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. The process of making sprouted bread is more complex than ordinary white bread. To make sprouted bread, the grains and legumes must be soaked and then allowed to sprout. The sprouted grains with tiny tails at the bottom are mashed along with other ingredients to bake the bread. This laborious process adds a ton of goodness and health benefits such as increased nutrients, easily digestible starch, more fiber,...

Matthew 26:26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” 100% grain, sprouted or sourdough bread that is rich in fiber, vitamins and protein is the best choice of breads. It is important to choose bread that supports gut health and digestion. “You become what you eat”. Our daily diet influences our physical health and impacts heavily on our mental health and well-being. Nutrient-dense wholegrain, sprouted and authentic sourdough bread are rich in grains; support gut health, and lower...

Matthew 16:6 “Watch out!” Jesus told them. “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” “Be careful,” Jesus said to them. Unleavened breads are flat breads made without yeast. Unleavened breads are quick and easy to make with minimal ingredients and can be stored for extended periods of time. It is also recommended for those who are prone to yeast infection.  Yeast is the Biblical analogy for corruption, deception and hypocrisy. Jesus warned His disciples to be cautious of the leaven or the negative moral and spiritual influence of the Pharisees. They were teachers of the Law but were...

Deuteronomy 32:1-2 Listen, you heavens, and I will speak; hear, you earth, the words of my mouth. Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants. Carbohydrates provide energy to the body by breaking it down to glucose. Carbs are the fuel to the body and the brain. While fruits and milk are easily digestible and provide a quick energy boost, the more complex starches and fibers such as grains, vegetables and pulses/legumes provide slower but sustainable energy. Excess glucose is stored in the muscles and...

Judges 7:13-14 Gideon arrived just as a man was telling a friend his dream. “I had a dream,” he was saying. “A round loaf of barley bread came tumbling into the Midianite camp. It struck the tent with such force that the tent overturned and collapsed.” His friend responded, “This can be nothing other than the sword of Gideon son of Joash, the Israelite. God has given the Midianites and the whole camp into his hands.” The Word of God is the bread of life that is packed with power. God’s Word is like ammunition. Reading and ruminating on the scriptures fill...

Proverbs 4:22 For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. The most common breads of ancient Israel were barley or wheat breads. The grains were ground at home and the fine flour was rolled into flat breads, wafers, sourdough bread or thick-loafs. Barley bread was the staple food of the impoverished, while wheat bread was consumed by the wealthy. Bread played an important role in their offerings, rituals and religious festivals. For forty years in the wilderness the Lord God provided them with the bread from heaven, “manna”. Hence when Jesus said, “I am the living bread because I...