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Nutrition: Wheat

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For those of you who like to know all the details, here’s the facts on wheat and why it’s so good for you. Wheat is a grain, which is to say it’s basically a seed. And like all seeds, wheat has everything it needs to sprout and grow inside a protective hull, called a husk. Just inside the husk is a layer of bran, which is where you’ll find a great deal of the nutrition as well as fiber. As you go further into the wheat kernal, the next layer is the endosperm. If you were to sprout the wheat, … Continue reading →

Dress Up Your Dressers, Part III

If you’re going with a theme in your new design plan, try painting the frame of the dresser a color that coordinates with your theme elements. Next, find images that represent your theme and decoupage them to the top of the dresser and the drawer fronts. You can make your own decoupage substance by mixing two parts school glue and one part water. Simply paint the surface with the glue mixture using an inexpensive paintbrush that can be thrown away when finished. Next, paint the back of each image. Arrange the images to your satisfaction and apply a coat of … Continue reading →