Sue's Healthy Minutes with Sue Becker | The Bread Beckers

In this episode of Sue's Healthy Minutes, Sue Becker introduces us to another little seed that we will want to include in our whole foods menu - Buckwheat. But, in spite of its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat at all, nor is it even a grain. Buckwheat, however, can be used in similar ways to grains. It can be milled into flour, boiled whole and eaten, and even enjoyed raw to add a little cr...

This episode of Sue's Healthy Minutes Podcast is surely a special one! Sue Becker interviews the oldest Bread Beckers customer, and yes! This time, she is referring to age! This week, Ed Wallington is celebrating his 93rd birthday, and to commemorate, Sue has Ed share his It's the Bread story. This is a story that we are certain will leave you encouraged and inspired! LISTEN NOW and SUBSCRIBE to t...

Today, Sue Becker continues our journey in exploring the goodness of whole grains, by introducing one of her favorite little grains – Millet. Contrary to popular belief, Millet is not just a birdseed. Millet is far too nutritious and delicious to just be given to the birds, and in this episode, Sue confirms this for us, as she also reveals that the Farmer's Almanac has officially declared 2023 to...

In today's episode, Sue Becker gets a little "corny" as she continues to inspire us to be adventurous with our whole-grain choices. Corn tends to get a bad rap, that's why Sue encourages us to know our sources. Corn is also at the top of the list for food allergies, so Sue includes information about the corn components that most likely cause adverse reactions. Follow the links below to see the var...

Over the years, Sue Becker has been asked many questions, and one that has possibly been asked more than others is, "What is a serving?" In this episode, Sue begins to answer this exact question. Sue answers this question regarding fruits and vegetables, and of course, whole grains. She also combats the phrase, "Eating healthy is expensive" and gives great healthy alternatives to expensive grocery...

There is such a diversity in the world of grains that one should never get bored with the varieties available, and today, Sue Becker focuses on one that is sometimes a less popular grain of choice by many - Rye. Rye is unique, versatile, and very nutritious. It is most popular in many areas of the world with harsh weather conditions, due to its ability to grow in extremely cold climates. It can al...

Most Americans seem to make a New Year's Resolution to lose weight, so today, Sue Becker delivers some good news to those who feel that cutting whole grains from their diet may help them obtain this goal. Sue reveals a study, performed at the University of Kentucky, which shows that by adding whole grains (freshly milled at home) to our diets, we are more likely to lose weight, while also lowering...

With the cold and flu season upon us, Sue Becker shares fascinating information about an Innate Immune Response – located right in our nose! Sue also shares how she combats mucous that leads to congestion. This is a personal remedy that can also be used alongside other techniques in times of illness. Note that this personal remedy should not be taken as medical advise, nor taken in place of any ot...

Welcome to Season 2 of Sue's Healthy Minutes and the beginning of 2023! The start of a new year often brings about new year's goals and resolutions. Today, Sue Becker shares ideas and inspiration on how to tangibly set and accomplish the goals that you may have for this new year. She refers to the ripple effect that achieving these goals may impress upon every part of your life and the lives aroun...

In todays episode of Sue's Healthy Minutes, Sue Becker shares a few of her favorite things that would make a great gift for anyone on your list. Most of these items are $50 or less and can be found in our store and on our website at breadbeckers.com. You can also click on each item below, and it'll take you straight to the item on our website. Adagio Teas 16 oz Adagio IngenuiTea Teapot 28 oz Adagi...

This week, Sue Becker reveals her personal story with beating cancer. She shares about her original diagnosis in 2006 and how God continued to show up in the midst of it. She ends with encouragement and the reinforcement that man does not live by bread alone. For more information, visit breadbeckers.com. Follow us on Facebook @thebreadbeckers Instagram @breadbeckers *DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this po...

Sue Becker reflects on how her life was drastically impacted, one Thanksgiving, 16 years ago. Through a series of events, she knew that God was speaking directly to her with words and dreams. Today, she begins to reveal how they both came together and shares a part of this powerful story with you. Be sure to stay tuned in next week for the rest of her story. For more information, visit breadbecker...

Sue Becker shares about food cravings and gluttony. She answers the question of why we might have food cravings and then gives great ideas on how to satisfy them. Proverbs 23:1-3 warns us about sitting down to dine at the king's table. The verses tell us to consider carefully what is before us - even to put a knife to our throats lest we be given to gluttony. It goes on to warn us that the king's...

For this Thanksgiving week, Sue Becker shares a quick word about being thankfuI. She reminds us to be thankful to God for his perfect and abundant provisions of real food and real bread that nourish our bodies. We, at Bread Beckers, wish you all a very happy and safe Thanksgiving week! Remember that Bread Beckers will be closed on Thanksgiving Day through Sunday. We will return to our normal worki...

While in the heartland of Israel, Sue and Brad Becker helped harvest grapes and plant trees alongside 25 other volunteers. Sue also shared, with a group at Hayovel, the nutritional benefits of real bread made from freshly-milled whole grains. After recovering from being very sick for the first few days, Sue was able to share the history of white flour and the common diseases that soon followed tha...

Today, we share a replay of our first It's The Bread Story, with guest and friend, Tiffany Thompson. Tiffany shares how eating bread made from freshly milled flour immediately changed her life and the lives of her family. She shares how she first got started and why, and the surprise she discovered soon after she began this new journey. We are sure that today's episode will leave you inspired and...

This time of year is often referred to as cold and flu season. This makes it is a great time to eat healthy and focus on building and supporting our immune system. So in this episode, we are replaying Episode 9 of Sue's Healthy Minutes – The Army Within Us. This is also Sue Beckers's 3rd step, in her 7 Steps to Healthy Living, so if you haven't already, be sure to go back and listen to steps 1 - 7...

In the last episode of Sue's Healthy Minutes, Sue Becker briefly spoke about their non-profit ministry, Real Bread Outreach. Today, Sue continues sharing about this amazing ministry that helps to benefit those who are financially and physically unable to make bread for themselves. Real Bread Outreach is a 501c3 non-profit ministry. Sue's hope for this ministry is to come along side those in need;...

A few weeks ago, Sue Becker had the privilege of chatting with McKenzy Winkler from Little Farm Folk. During this interview, Sue was able to share her own story of how she began milling her own wheat and making her own bread, all the way to what we now know as The Bread Beckers, Inc. For more information, visit breadbeckers.com. Follow us on Facebook @thebreadbeckers and Instagram @breadbeckers. F...

Have you ever found yourself saying, " I used to make all my bread, but then we just got so busy?" If so, this episode is for YOU! Over the years, we have heard many stories about how some were once milling wheat and making bread. Then, other things ended up getting in the way - leaving little to no time for doing the very thing that was giving their bodies the nourishment it needed. And, unfortun...

People often remark that they cannot eat bread or at least   have   to   limit   their consumption of bread   because they have diabetes or issues   related to   elevated blood sugar.   We have been lead to think that diabetics must avoid carbohydrates. But do they really? Today, Sue Becker shares how fiber -   found particularly in real whole grains - can greatly influence the management of blood...

Many years ago, Sue Becker had the wonderful privilege of ministering at a women's shelter in downtown Atlanta. Even though this event encouraged her in many ways spiritually, it also lead her to question her calling for sharing the goodness that freshly-milled grain has on our physical bodies. As she prayed for God to confirm the new calling she felt on her life, He actually surprised her by show...

Sue Becker will never forget the very first  It's the Bread story that she received regarding an amazing real bread testimony. It was that very story that lead her to a more in-depth study of the nutritional benefits of real whole grains and real bread. That early morning call came with an excited customer who had been working for years, with no luck, to lower her high cholesterol levels. However,...

Honey is the only truly unprocessed natural sweetener available today. Not only is honey an amazing sweetener, it also has an array of nutritional benefits that are often overlooked. So today, Sue Becker shares her preferred sweetener, honey. She also gives a few of the reasons why she chooses honey for most of her baking, along with how to store and also measure honey when using it as a substitut...

Today is Labor day - a day where we celebrate and honor the contributions and achievements of workers all over America. This is also a day that traditionally marks the end of summer and vacations, along with the chance to squeeze in one, last summer celebration. In this episode of Sue's Healthy Minutes, Sue Becker quotes a few emails from those who have chosen to take the time to thank her for her...