Spelt is fast gaining popularity as a health food because it contains a broad spectrum of nutrients, including complex carbohydrates, sugar, soluble and insoluble fiber, sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids and more. Spelt is high in vitamin B2, niacin, manganese, thiamin,  copper, and magnesium. Because spelt is highly water soluble, these nutrients are easily absorbed by the body. In addition to being loaded with essential nutrients, Spelt is a good source of dietary fiber, which has been shown to lower total and LDL cholesterol levels. And it tastes great, too!

The combination of high fiber and low, fragile gluten content in spelt make this grain much easier to digest than modern, common wheat. Thats great news for anyone suffering from digestive issues, including irritable bowel syndrome. Fiber supplied by whole grains also helps to reduce total and LDL cholesterol levels and has been shown to protect pre-menopausal women from breast cancer.