What the Heck is Wheat Germ? Better Yet, Is It Really Any Good For You?

A Nutritious Addition to Lots of Meals

I’ve always known wheat germ must be good for me, because my mother used to sprinkle it over my cereal. (Even when I didn’t want it as a kid.) I also always wondered, “What is it exactly? So I started doing a little research. I figured I am probably not the only person who isn’t sure what those little nuggets really are. They are actually part of the wheat kernal and are high in nutritional value.

Wheat germ is super high in protein, which is important to those of you who exercise or are athletes in training (Olympics or not). In fact it is 28% protein which is more than most of the different types of meat in your diet. They are also packed with vitamins A, B-complex, Riboflavin, the all important anti-oxidant Vitamin E and rich in potassium.

Unfortunately wheat germ is removed from whole wheat grain when it is processed to make white flour. So if you are still a fan of white flour products, try adding a little wheat germ to your baking to add nutritional value. (Better yet, use all or part whole wheat flour!)

I still mix it in with breakfast cereal (thanks, mom). Have some…it’s good!!!