Gluten Free Alternatives: Teff- The Wonder Grain- Thomas DeLauer

Gluten Free Alternatives: Teff- The Wonder Grain- Thomas DeLauer
What is Teff? It's one of the newest (actually oldest) gluten free alternatives! www.ThomasDeLauer.com
In this video, I will answer the simple question of, "What is Teff?" but I will also dive into why we have issues with gluten these days, and what can be done to solve the issue at hand.
-The demand for gluten-free foods in on the rise
-Gluten is known to cause inflammation in the body - yet wheat is one of the oldest known crops, so why are we having trouble digesting it now?
-Wheat has been selectively bred to increase yield and create ease of harvest and preparation, ignoring the nutritional impact (2)
-Example: durum wheat has been created by humans due to the looser husk, which makes it easier to use on a mass production scale (2)
-This change in wheat is likely one major cause as to why the common gluten in our food is so difficult to digest.
-There are benefits of diversifying our diets
-There are more than 50,000 known edible plants around the world, all with different nutritional profiles, yet we now have ⅔ of the plant food provided by three cereals - corn, wheat and rice (1).
-This dependence on very few crops leads to both crop risk due to climate change, as well as a lack of nutritionally diverse dietary options (1).
-Ancient grains, such as quinoa, millet, sorghum, teff and many others are starting to increase in popularity as both flour alternatives as well as additives to make cereals and other foods healthier (2).
Teff:
-Teff is the smallest grain in the world, originating from Ethiopia (1). If you have eaten at an Ethiopian restaurant, teff is the grain in the spongy pancake injera (3).
-Highly pest resistant and easy to grow in many different climates, this grain is a promising addition to agriculture (3)
-Gluten free.
-Different varieties vary in color, from milky white to dark brown, with different colors having different flavors (4).
-Teff is known to have a nutty flavor
-Teff is a good source of protein, especially high in the essential amino acid lysine (4).
-Also a good source of iron, calcium, essential fatty acids, fiber and phytochemicals (4).
-Great for vegetarians and vegans due to high iron content that many of us get through red meat in our diets.
-Fiber is important for glucose levels as well as reducing LDL cholesterol levels. (4)
-Diets high in whole grains have been linked to a 20 to 30 percent reduction in developing type 2 diabetes (1).
How to Add Teff to Your Diet
1. Make a gluten free flour blend to use instead of flour in recipes: whisk together 5 ¼ cup teff flour, 1 ¾ cups brown rice flour, 2 ⅓ cups ground golden flaxseeds and 1 cup sweet rice flour and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months in the fridge or 6 months in the freezer (5)
2. Use whole teff to make a breakfast porridge. Add whole nuts, berries and a small amount of maple syrup to flavor (6).
Tip: If you enjoy the nutty flavor and would like to heighten it, saute teff in a dry skillet for five minutes before heating it into a porridge (6).
There are many other recipes online, such as harder, almost polenta-like teff and other savory teff recipes!
You can find teff at some natural food stores as well as online through companies such as Bob’s Red Mill or The Teff Company (6).
References:
1. Diversifying crops for food and nutrition security - a case of teff
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26...
2. A new wave of grains
newhope.com/food-beverage/new-...
3. Teff as a raw material for malting, brewing and manufacturing of gluten-free foods and beverages: a review
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/artic...
4. Teff: nutrition composition and health benefits
ebrary.ifpri.org/cdm/ref/colle...
5. ATK whole-grain gluten-free flour blend
howcanitbeglutenfree.com/glut...
6. How to Make Whole-Grain Teff Porridge
www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-...
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[@hiwotyee]

We Ethiopians have been consuming Teff for thousands of years and now it is finally recognized as a super food. Good to see the rest of the world catch up. I cannot live with out my Enjera...It is not just food, it is an identity. It is also a fantastic option to make bread/wrap while on the keto diet.

[@Veronique428]

Do you realize that the more western countries would have a high demand for teff and other African grains the more expensive it will become, because the prices rising will make it far more inaccessible for Ethiopian and others African⁉️

[@user-id1ew6tt9f]

@@Veronique428 lol remember, Ethiopia is the mother land where the people there know ancient secrets us westerners don't. They are the unlimited source, and will always know how to produce it with nature, while we buy it online or a grocery store. Also, westerners tend to take ancient foods and create a GMO of it and sell it to us as "natural/organic", wich has been proved to be poisonous. If you don't grow it yourself, your kinda just not worried if it's authentic or not.

[@humble305]

You got that right

[@zenqx8816]

Also Eritrea 🇪🇷 eat injera with teff

[@MSEDzirasa2015]

No matter how much the West deems Africa inferior, it always calls them back, through the enduring spirit of #Sankofa ...Teff is as old as the Motherland. We have many other nutritious grains that the West have never laid eyes on.

[@MannyQuacioua]

MSE. Dzirasa I LOVE TEFF! My good friend is from Ethiopia and he got me hip to Teff and I LOVE IT!!!

[@Veronique428]

Do you realize that the more western countries would have a high demand for teff and other African grains the more expensive it will become, because the prices rising will make it far more inaccessible for Ethiopian and others African⁉️

[@YummyEthiopian]

I love love teff too. Without it I’m nothing lol Check out my How to make injera and subscribe የጤፍና ገብስ እንጀራ : teff and barley injera kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn6tiXaKf7l1p7c

[@jasmines.6325]

colour me intuiged, can you name a few?

[@timyeh77]

being Ethiopian makes me hunt enjera wherever I go... and glad to see others are aware of its nutritional benefits

[@lamrof]

ኣዎና! እኛም ኣለን።

[@Trish21_]

As a Indian I started including teff in my diet. I'm gluten intolerant.

[@courtneymcfarland8333]

Also don't forget modern methods of making bread skip the fermentation process that makes it more digestible. We used to make bread using fermentation where naturally occurring yeasts would create the rise- now we use quick acting yeast or things like baking soda to make bread fluffy so little to no fermentation is happening so it's harder to digest. Also we used to eat the entire grain but now most things made from wheat flour is made from refined white flour which has so little nutritional value other than calories that often vitamins are added back into it (enriched) but synthetically and not all the same ones that whole grain flour had and devoid of any enzymes and with less fiber. Any refined food is usually less healthy and harder to digest- causing inflammation - not just gluten.

[@istandwithtigraym7981]

Yeaaa...I am from Ethiopia. ...teff is our supper food

[@vanbuddha1]

Teff is amazing , (Arnold Voice) Lotta food from Africa is super strong 💪 due to the lack of rain and excessive beating sun. Anything that survives is warrior.

[@arambarsamian1965]

actually, teff is very low in l-lysine, which is no big deal for vegans as legumes are quite high in this amino acid. Also, yes, teff is a good source of iron - adequate intake of which is also not an issue for vegans, especially men, as most plant foods are high in iron, especially leafy greens. My daily intake is between 28 and 32 mg, while the RDI is 8. Teff is my favorite grain. Cooked in unsweetened almond or soy milk, with sliced banana, berries, flaxseeds, walnuts, cacao powder, dates - delicious!

[@johnsmith-ch7fg]

You get this with many of the superfoods : the figures don't quite match the claims: Teff is actually pretty moderate in protein and fibre

[@mayadjazzy7079]

Thomas Delauer thank you for the info. I my self from Ethiopia but I didn't know the nutrition value of Tefe. it's one of our national food as you mentioned that we call it Enjera. by the way I'm your big fan. Thank you.

[@ZeHarrisFamily]

absolutely amazing, had never heard of this before! Thank's for taking the time to educate people, we need to remember WHY we avoid gluten, etc. Way to Thomas :)

[@winstonthomas4576]

Fonio is also another African super grain that is amazing. It’s more west African. You can make it like grits. High fiber and it is a resistant starch. I got some Teff today and will be trying it out. I no longer eat any form of wheat or white rice. It’s regulating my blood sugar level in a great way

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

I am going to make some type of Injera bread. I've had it before at a restaurant. I can do rice, but modern gluten is best for me to avoid. I can eat rice no problem. I do when I make rice mix red and black rice with white rice if I make rice at home.

[@BCARblondie]

My favorite bread is always out of stock recently so I read the ingredients and found this was the main one, I bought the flour and didn’t have the time/energy combo for baking with it yet so made a pancake for breakfast this morning and YES - this is it! I have found the flour!!!😍😍😍

[@lamrof]

Just read a Netherland company who worked with Ethiopian Farmers in the 70's closed shop, went back to Holland and submitted a Patent for it. It has been the property of this company in Europe until this week a court reversed it and stated no one owns Teff. The Ethiopian Government now is free to submit a patent for it so the poor farmers can benefit from their traditional grain. This is the same story we heard about Coffee and how starbucks tried to steal it from the Poor Ethiopian farmers. European theft is boundless.

[@Veronique428]

Lam rof I am not surprised at all to hear such despicable treatment towards African, this is the same thing happening for 400 years‼️😤😭😡 Do you realize that the more western countries would have a high demand for teff and other African grains the more expensive it will become, because the prices rising will make it far more inaccessible for Ethiopian and others African⁉️

[@lauraaviles3144]

thanks for bringing this to our attention! what a great alternative!

[@stacietucker7761]

Thank you for discussing teff as an alternative/ancient grain instead of wheat. Could you please discuss amaranth and other ancient grain alternatives for Wheat/modern cereal grains? I really appreciate all of your nutrition & science information that backs up your food/eating choices.

[@michaelkebede552]

i'm very happy to see my everyday food on your video, but i really want to know all the nutritional facts and scientific studies about Teff. Thanks!

[@cesarpinto3840]

as always very useful information thank you so much for sharing Thomas

[@frywetwolde7330]

Thanks a lot Thomas DeLauer .this is all time my choice my country food teff(injera)

[@nuhaminhabtamu5698]

As Ethiopian we always eat ingera like 7 days a week and it is really nice if you are vegetarian because during our fasting seasons(which is like 5 months of the year) we don't eat any kind of animal products and it works for us,it might also work for you

[@vinnettepope8255]

Thank you for sharing this awesome information on teff

[@ZA909100]

I just came from Ethiopia and got lots of it with me🥰I make my pancake with it, man it really gives lots of energy for my workout🥰

[@AfaanOromostock-]

You want to share some 😊

[@slee7991]

What's the recipe?

[@verom1552]

Thank you great information as usual love your channel

[@pallavishevate]

I love this video... you explain the story behind the scene... thank you

[@bernadetterocha3693]

Just FYI -- when you go to Ethiopian restaurants, keep in mind many may use fillers such as flour or barley to mix with the Teff. The injera will be a lighter color. Full Teff injera will be darker in color, and slightly bitter. Ask for 100% Teff. Injera is also made from a fermented batter. Delicious stuff.

[@museican]

What you said about the restaurants is true. However, there are also some lighter colored teff grains. So it is possible to have full teff injera that is also lighter in color.

[@cas1928]

I agree with you about wheat. A good documentary everyone should watch it ‘what’s with wheat’ I have just started to use Teff so far so good

[@bgrobbins]

great video. I don't think it is the gluten. I think the problem is modern agriculture. Einkorn is the "ancient" form of wheat that human beings have been eating for over a thousand years. Probably a better choice of modern wheat. Also, choosing whole wheat over white flour is dramatically better for your body.

[@JTChi]

Oh yes I love teff... the Ethiopian bread

[@istandwithtigraym7981]

Janet Tan ...haha yes it is

[@qesajs]

Its also eritrean 🇪🇷

[@allglorytomylordandgodjesu5807]

qesa0000 js so that means is also Djibouti to .

[@ruthsam1488]

@Satisfying Slime DIY there are deferent types. They are not too deferent. It just depends. Mostly they are the same.

[@ahmedabdu4583]

Is it keto friendly???

[@ozkancagatay]

Hey, this is the best channel i have ever seen about right food and nutrition consumption. Your vids about carb consumption and fruit consumption that has effected revolutionary for me. I never knew about to eating on right timing the carbs and fruits. Thanks for that knowledges. I have a request, please talk about K2 vitamin. I only know K2 works well with vit D3. And it's new founded and very beneficial vitamin for us. I like to hear that from your perspective. Thank you.

[@SFVone]

Love Ethiopian food. Didn't know those pancake things were actually healthy.

[@webs.a3460]

🤣 Pancake??? No its not think of it has a replacement for bread but not the same, it's weird to explain

[@SFVone]

@@webs.a3460 Um, I obviously have had the food so I already know this. 'Pancake things' is the easiest way to describe what I'm talking about. 🙄

[@gayatri555]

That was yummiest thing I ate in south africa

[@webs.a3460]

@@gayatri555 east Africa 👍👍👍

[@gayatri555]

@@webs.a3460 ya but I visited an Ethiopian restaurant in cape town where I ate the full meal with this at the center. Never been to any other foriegn country other than SA 😔

[@amirghiasi5583]

Whatever you advise or offer is the best. I really do appreciate what you doing Sir. Thanks a lot... God & Goodness + mother Earth & father Sky bless you and your love ones...

[@arnkbb4656]

Thanks for that! Any chance you can make a video about 5HTP as a supplement?

[@blenteffera2946]

Yes is so good thank you so much

[@lynegagneaccesholistiquema7248]

thank you again xox Thomas what do you think about hemp protein flour?

[@karanrajkohli]

Hey I want you to answer my serious question.... I have Pectus carinatum or Pigeon Chest which means i have deformity in my left chest and its bones are shaped a bit outwards and I've been doing workout normally for the past 6 months regularly and now i notice that even though i train my chest equally, the left side is getting bigger muscle compared to the right side.. What should i do ?? Please help

[@carollecook8961]

Hi Thomas. I would love to eat buckwheat pancakes. On the channel called Cure at Home, “why you should eat buckwheat every day”, I was impressed with all the benefits of buckwheat and how the carbs in buckwheat are easier on our glycemic load even though it is a carb food. I wonder if we could have a little buckwheat once in a while on Keto when we need to carb up?

[@cityofjoy8830]

Great stuff 👍

[@Veronique428]

Do you realize that the more western countries would have a high demand for teff and other African grains the more expensive it will become, because the prices rising will make it far more inaccessible for Ethiopian and others African⁉️

[@MundM777]

Exactly!

[@gayatri555]

Just what happened to avocado

[@peachykeko2855]

happened with quinoa in bolivia and peru

[@lydialifestylee]

I think in moderation it should be okay Its not high in carbs! When eating injera in the Europe which is mainly made from white flour/Wheat I put on loads of weight but when I eat injera back home which is made from Teff only i come back losing so much weight and looking and feeling so healthy! So I’ve started keto and now I will be implementing Teff in moderation as I am trying Vegan Keto(so hard) wish me luck.

[@brotherbryan2414]

What about wheatgrass? What do you think? Do you know if it’s keto friendly? Thanks very much

[@ianbocanegra7309]

What brand is that tank top you are wearing? I have been looking for it!

[@misrakthomas773]

Hi, I am from Ethiopia, I am so glad you are explainig the benifit of injure and teff , I was anemic ,I start eating injure for about 1 month and my Iron level went up from 9 to 12.8, I started to make a youtube vidio how to make an Ethiopian food, I am working on how we can use tiff in a different recipe.

[@ABEL13ize]

It is injera

[@ultimatoni9051]

Extremely beautiful Habesha

[@MB-fr6gu]

I am worry about bread recipe for tuff..do u have one! Plz I need it

[@estherbarnett-krause3494]

Is Teff ketogenic friendly?

[@peachykeko2855]

no

[@calvinm3054]

No

[@genxieditzz8670]

No

[@ariniblackross0827]

@@genxieditzz8670 why no?

[@ariniblackross0827]

@@peachykeko2855 why no?

[@KatalinFodor.]

Great video but iron is not an issue on vegan diet i found

[@mahletgebru5863]

I have consume teff all my life. But i am having difficulty doing keto with teff any suggestions please

[@gayatri555]

I am trying to eat sustainable and dnt want to eat teff (eat local). Can you inform about following indian grains millet, Ragi, amaranth, lotus seed flour,

[@lulabelay4927]

Am from Ethiopia I yes Teff is a great grain it’s our staple food like Rice and bread guys you can get tones of recipes google “teff enjera “

[@MB-fr6gu]

What do you think white ancient wheats that has less gluten..

[@Ddstairclimber]

is teff grain keto friendly?

[@kilcoykilcoy3410]

Its not so much the hybridization but the processing of the grain. Commercial processing of wheat strips it off all its vital constituents and involves aluminium by-products. Celiacs who have tried fresh home made bread with fresh organic wholemeal wheat flour have reported no side effects...

[@humble305]

I am addicted to enjera and was worried how I can do keto diet with out it problem solved thanks

[@fre6233]

Same here lol Finally

[@Stanlee99]

I love Injre but can you eat it keto diet

[@Berrypancakes229]

Where do you buy Teff from.

[@aidamodder5824]

Yassss! I just followed you because of this😂 ( those pancakes are called ENJERA) but I have one question, if Teff okay for Keto diet ? I’m Ethiopian and I can’t live with out my ENJERA. Currently living in The Nederlands and always hunting for teff 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@hiwotyee]

Aida, Teff is Keto friendly. Just keep it under 1 Enjera per day and use it to make bread and wrap...You can also have Teff Chechebsa for breakfast ....so much you can do with it.

[@kidisturgesa2861]

Same is my question if Teff is oky for Keto diet and what about its content of Carb? Actually I can't survive without my Enjera 🙂

[@ramkeransusanann796]

Cant wait to taste teff

[@Judica67]

Are you daying Teff is ketto??

[@nonyabigness]

1:46 injera (en-Jed-ra) u kind of have to roll the tongue when u say it. And it isn’t a “Ethiopian pancake” it’s a type of flatbread, Often served with stews called _Wat_

[@MulunaLewi]

Wot not Wat....correct yo own dang self!

[@mahfuzzzz3264]

braaaaah,am tired of eating teff[injera].thank God I am ethiopian 💙💚

[@istandwithtigraym7981]

Mahfuz zzz ....haha....really selecheki?

[@arth8265]

Nope, the highest source of iron is amaranth. Besides, seeds and legumes are abundant in iron, so it's not the problem on vegan/vegetarian diets. More important are calcium, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B12.

[@JTChi]

OMG those guns!!!!! :O

[@kiaharper7172]

You don't even need to mix the teff flour with any other flour. Keep it simple. Now it's more sour/bitter but most like that flavor better 😛

[@nejatreshid1787]

So is teff allowed on keto diet??

[@fatihbilgin1075]

International food market rochester NY have teff flour

[@keilana6]

No recipe?

[@1lilpenguin3]

wow dude im so subscribing this guy knows what hes talking about, seriously ive already dwelled in this information, we need minerals =) do yourself a favor PLEASE and listen to Dr. Sebi's interview called "Electric-Food"

[@PrimalEdge]

groovy

[@afsahfarooq710]

I love teff poriage

[@pentuprager6225]

Better late than never. This was mainstream news over a year ago. Knew about this much longer. People should do their own research.

[@happiness4life.]

Is teff keto ??

[@ABEL13ize]

As your i m little offended you fave credit just to Ethiopian it is eritrean too

[@mohammedabdulkadir2004]

doc thank you to proomote ethiopian tef

[@AwesomeAlexAdam]

I LOVE Teff It's like Manna

[@matteotribuzio8055]

Does Teff have a lot lectins?

[@TinnonFamilyFarm]

Can u eat teff while in keto

[@bircruz555]

It is mostly protein. Teff flour does not rise like carb-rich wheat bread.

[@kellywolffis5916]

Add some walnuts and dates,it yummy!

[@nigistteklu96]

Been eating teff I am Ethiopian and man never knew my culture food been all healthy all along

[@brianmessinger3984]

Hey Nikki can you tell me if people eat clay in Ethiopia? And if so the name of the clay?

[@citizenm9590]

I love Ethiopian food and more reason for me to eat out with family and friends to go eat out

[@LikeKoby]

Do not mix with anything else! Eat raw, cook w/spring water

[@alendimitrov]

First time seeing you in a tank top in your videos and I gotta say... Damn.

[@courtneymcfarland8333]

Right?! Oh my!

[@tahiro101]

Is it keto friendly tho

[@calvinm3054]

No

[@vvvv4651]

Enjera bro 😭🤣🤣. Real tho, teff is goated.

[@user-xc9ou5nz3i]

you must know the real recipy how to backed engera .the dough need to be fermented 6 days to backed real teff flour Engera .

[@user-xc9ou5nz3i]

this the way we backed Engera from teff flour . you don't even test like sour bred . 6 days dough fermented with lot of water and the 5th day that fermented water will drain all. before backed add warm water and mix together let the dough started again over night the next day ready to backed lot of proses to backed but it is health food teff flour . you can use for muffen also .

[@susanhart832]

Is Teff Keto friendly?

[@teffrecipes5984]

yes

[@calvinm3054]

No.

[@SonyCamry]

is gluten even bad?

[@courtneymcfarland8333]

It's hard for most humans to digest to varying degrees, and some people are legitimately sensitive to it or even allergic. Also usually foods high in gluten are made from highly refined flour and often also contain lots of sugar or fat (donuts, factory made breads, cereal, pizza, pasta, cookies, etc). If you're not particularly sensitive to gluten it's not the worst thing, especially if you're consuming it in moderation in whole grain form in a healthy type of food - but that's actually pretty rare.

[@hailelleultesera8643]

there is nothing as tasty as Teff injera

[@Evax814]

POV : your Ethiopian and you have been eating Tefera your whole life at least twice a day not knowing it’s nutritional benefits

[@mault5853]

Okay, number 1 you didn't sit down next to a guy on a plane that is upset about teff. That's literally not true. Lol

[@JJ-pu9fc]

Lmaooo some fight club shit

[@danxnation2159]

Teff is actually a seed not a grain

[@erxfav3197]

Thomas looks a lot bigger here than he does now...

[@anonymousperson8259]

"Darn you Teff, you're ruining my glutinous plans to genetically take over the world!! I guess I will have to modify my strategy...a little more."

[@bhupendrap]

go to nearest Indian grocery store, you will find 10lbs bag of gluten-free flours.

[@yasinseyhan135]

www.honeyhard.com is a nice website you can buy it there

[@vinnettepope8255]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@user-fe4pw1ww7m]

Every thing from Ethiopia every thing organic every thing from from God western created by Ethiopian book that book are the great book Book of Enach !

[@jasmines.6325]

its the glyphosates and monsanto causing all the illness and pain

[@khsathsovairyobhekizitha5879]

Also antiviral

[@Gafa996Gaddisa]

Do you know there is ETHIOPIANS who can't afford to eat one time a day? Teff

[@LilyofLondon]

What is that supposed to mean? What is your point?

[@Veronique428]

lily molla Do you realize that the more western countries would have a high demand for teff and other African grains the more expensive it will become, because the prices rising will make it far more inaccessible for Ethiopian and others African⁉️

[@julietcapps4821]

this man is so handsome

[@swagkall7665]

is thomas del... on steroids?

[@wshamdjani]

awesome body

[@m4today]

Injera!!! Nom. Nom. Nom.