2. WHEAT
Wheat is an annual
grass and is found in
wild as well as
cultivated forms.
The wild varieties, have
no economic value.
The cultivated plant is
green when is young
turning to golden-yellow
as it matures.
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Several jointed stalks
develop from each
seed and grow to a
height of two to six feet
(60 cm – 1,8 m).
Long slender leaves
grow from each joint.
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The wheat thrives from May to August and is
resistant to low temperatures, so it can be
cultivated up to the polar zone.
Its development is favorite by high
temperature and the sunlight.
After the maturation of the seeds, follows the
harvest, the threshing and finally its storage.
7. WHEAT
Wheat belongs to the three most important
ingredients along with olive oil and wine, that
make up the Greek Mediterranean diet.
8. WHEAT
It plays a significant
part not only in our daily
diet, but in our religious
tradition as well since it
is used for massing, a
special type of bread
offered after each
service.
9. WHEAT
The cultivation of wheat
was widespread from
the ancient times and
the ancient Greeks
considered that the
goddess Demeter
taught its cultivation.
10. WHEAT
Wheat is unique because it is the only grain
which contains a lot of gluten, a protein found in
all grains. It also contains fibbers, manganese,
magnesium and amino acid, important for our
well-being.
11. WHEAT
..So wheat comes at the very base of the food
pyramid diet which makes its daily consumption
necessary.
