The g4g way
The process of upcycling what would otherwise be wasted grain into a usable spent grain flour has a multi-faceted positive impact on the environment. First of all, we’re reducing waste by turning spent grain into flour rather than allowing it to make its way to a landfill. This allows us to conserve Earth’s precious resources because spent grain is made from the byproduct of another production process. This means we don’t need to use any raw materials to make our flour. Plus, we’re reducing carbon emissions to boot.
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If you’re new to learning about the environmental impact that many of our society’s practices have, it can be daunting to know exactly where to start. The good news is, even starting small can make a difference, and the more people that get on board with these small changes, the bigger an overall impact they will have. As with so many things in life, a small start can tend to snowball into a new way of life. You don’t have to commit to living off-grid and using a composting toilet to effect real environmental change. You’d be surprised at the significance that seemingly small changes can have.
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Spent grain contains reduced active carbohydrates since so much is removed during the barley mashing process. What IS left behind is a whole lotta protein and fiber! In fact, as we’ll explain later in this post, spent grain flour beats out both coconut and almond flour in terms of nutrition, leading the pack with the least carbs, the least amount of fat, and the highest amounts of protein and fiber. Simply put, the beer making process pretty much takes all of the not-so-great stuff (the carbs and the gluten) out of the barley, and leaves the nutrition behind!
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In reality, since spent grain is actually made from the leftovers of the beer making process (more on that later), almost all of its carbohydrates are removed during this process, leaving a high protein and high fiber product behind, that can be used to make a super healthy alternative flour. Spent grain is all around awesome, being both environmentally friendly and incredibly good for you. Its fiber content alone is enough reason to add it to your diet, but it’s also incredibly high in protein.
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Whether you follow a keto-type diet to the letter, or just try to reduce your intake of empty carbohydrates and increase your protein consumption as part of an overall healthy diet, chances are you are always looking for ways to make food preparation easier. One way to increase your protein intake with plant based products is through a high protein flour such as spent grain flour. Spent grain flour is a low carb, high protein flour that can help you meet your body’s daily protein needs in a plant-based way, without sabotaging any other dietary concerns you might have.
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