Book, Ancient Einkorn: Today’s Staff of Life by D. Gary Young of Young Living

by D. Gary Young

In this illuminating book, D. Gary Young chronicles the history of ancient grains and tracks their changing relationships with humans, from staff of life to potentially harmful ingredients, hybridized wheat, and genetically modified grains, found in nearly every food product. The book discusses the benefits of einkorn grain, an ancient heirloom grain that remains untouched by hybridization. It also describes how some of the chemicals in our foods today are found to be responsible for health challenges.Individuals not wanting to eat food made from traditional wheat flour can be confident in eating the ancient, non-hybrid einkorn. Gary shares his research and knowledge through education and in the books he writes, and his essential oil formulas and food supplement have blessed thousands of people around the globe.For 25 years, our Seed to Seal quality commitment has been both a promise to you and a reflection of our sense of global stewardship and accountability. We believe you want only the best for your family and products that are genuine, free from harmful synthetics, and of unmatched purity. Our proprietary Seed to Seal promise is our pledge to you, the earth, and ourselves that Young Living products will be the best available, now and always. Seed to Seal and its three pillars (sourcing, science, and standards) are infused into every aspect of our exacting essential oil production processes, both on our own farms and our carefully curated family of partner farms. Seed to Seal is infused into our painstaking quality testing and retesting to ensure that your family enjoys the purest essential oil products on the planet. Ultimately, Seed to Seal is infused into everything we do.

150 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Michelle Pink · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned a ton here.

About the original wheat and the way grains have been modified so much that they are not even recognizable to the body. Even organically.

About enzymes and how they work in the human body. Enzymes are involved in every process including digesting, breathing and even thinking.

This book goes over what happens to our food when soils are depleted of enzymes from pesticides and the mass production of genetically modified foods.

And of course, how and why einkorn is as important today as it was thousands of years ago.

Great read!

[Justin · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author is at his best when he relates his own story - his childhood, travels and discoveries on his own farms. The rest is interesting and the arguments are sincere. I would have enjoyed more detail about the evolution of wheat - how varieties were chosen, the role of shelf life in this selection and specifically how nutritional value of wheat has changed with each new variety. Unfortunately the writing is generally colloquial, repetitive, and in need of heavy editing. Otherwise this is a valuable source of understanding for an increasingly important topic.