Episodes
When Sue Becker heard Edna Summers' story, she knew she had to share it with all of us! Edna's story is another unique account of how eating REAL bread - made from freshly-milled grain - has changed her life, health, and the health of her husband. The stories that we hear continue to amaze and inspire us all! LISTEN NOW and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast here or from any podcasting platform such as, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Alexa, Siri, YouTube or anywhere podcasts are played. ...
Published 03/18/24
When Krista Goguen's son was diagnosed with a virus that causes warts, he was merely an infant. Krista, having a degree in nursing, immediately began researching what to do. This is when she was first introduced to REAL BREAD, and once she began eating real bread, herself, within just a very short time, she notices a drastic change in her nursing child's body. The warts began to disappear - never to return. Being too young to eat solid foods, her son was able to get the nutrients that he...
Published 03/11/24
Grab a tissue because today's episode is going to be a real tear-jerker! Christine Waddle shares her It's the Bread Story and how it has completely transformed her young daughter's life! Before bread, Christine's daughter, Madison, suffered greatly with anxiety and sleep disturbances. Now, Madison is completely free from the hopelessness that these disorders tend to foster! LISTEN NOW and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast here or from any podcasting platform such as, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts,...
Published 03/04/24
Sue Becker celebrates her birthday with a grain of light-hearted humor aggregated by ChatGPT. We do not endorse or make it a habit of using this AI program, but when Sue received a printout of previously generated amusing prompts, she found it very comical and wanted to share the laughter. LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast here or from any podcasting platform such as, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Alexa, Siri, YouTube or anywhere podcasts are played. For more information on...
Published 02/26/24
Robin Davis has suffered from sleep disorders, depression, and inflammation for a lot of her life. She has also battled with regular bloating and digestive issues - that is, until she began eating REAL BREAD. After beginning to mill her own grain and make her own breads, Robin noticed a significant difference in her symptoms and overall health. For more information on the benefits of REAL bread - made from freshly-milled grain, visit our website, breadbeckers.com. Also, watch our video, Only...
Published 02/19/24
Valentine's Day caters to chocolate lovers more than any other holiday throughout the year. But, consuming chocolate doesn't have to be an unhealthy habit that we must avoid. Chocolate, with its minerals and antioxidant benefits, can be a healthy and delicious addition to desserts, snacks, and foods of all kinds - as long as the chocolate is real and natural. Links: Raw Cacao Powder (Fermented) - bit.ly/fermentedrawcacao Raw Cacao Powder (Unfermented) - https://bit.ly/cacaopowderraw Raw...
Published 02/12/24
For years, Jennifer Murray suffered from low iron, among many other diagnoses, and was destined to receive blood transfusions twice-a-year for the rest of her life. That is - until she discovered REAL BREAD! Since eating real bread daily - made from freshly-milled grain - she no longer needs these transfusions, nor does she suffer from any of the other illnesses that was previously diagnosed. Jennifer also brings emphasis to her daily scripture reading with the verse presented on the day of...
Published 02/05/24
Sue Becker continues sharing about the goodness of whole grains. She talks about a unique component of soluble fiber that is found in high concentrations in Oats and Barley, known as Beta-Glucan. Other grains such as wheat, rye, and sorghum also have this unique fiber, but Oats and barley have the highest concentration of any foods. For more information on the benefits of REAL bread - made from freshly-milled grain, visit our website, breadbeckers.com. Also, watch our video, Only Real Bread...
Published 01/29/24
There is such a diversity in the world of grains that one should never get bored with the varieties available. 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 also be considered superior when looking for weight-loss alternatives. If Rye is not suitable to your taste,...
Published 01/22/24
"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord" (Psalm 100) as we celebrate 100 episodes of Sue's Healthy Minutes! Sue Becker encourages us from the words in Psalm 100. She also reminds us that choosing joy can be a key factor to a healthier lifestyle. Proverbs 17:22 says, “A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.  For more information on the benefits of REAL bread - made from freshly-milled grain, visit our website, breadbeckers.com. Also, watch our video, Only...
Published 01/15/24
Carmen Meadows is a licensed Chiropractor who also promotes good health through nutrition. Using a few different avenues, she encourages her clients with specific ways to get healthy and feel good. Carmen has been a customer of Bread Beckers since the very beginning of 1993, also making her one of their first. Carmen leaves us with a simple, yet profound word, inspired by Psalm 139:16. She says, "We may not be able to add any days to our life, but we can certainly add life to our days." For...
Published 01/08/24
Happy New Year, and welcome to Season 3 of Sue's Healthy Minutes Podcast! We're so excited to begin a new season and for all we have in store for 2024! Make sure to subscribe to this podcast to learn about the health benefits of REAL BREAD and how it can help create the healthy lifestyle we've all been craving! For more information on the benefits of REAL bread - made from freshly-milled grain, visit our website, breadbeckers.com. Also, watch our video, Only Real Bread - Staff of Life,...
Published 01/01/24
There are so many significant and historical events that have taken place in the little town of Bethlehem, and many of these stories precede the birth of Christ. Sue Becker shares a short Christmas message and includes the accounts that led to the writing of the famous song, written by Phillip Brooks. Everyone here at Bread Beckers would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for making this year so great! We look forward to connecting with you again during season...
Published 12/25/23
Sue Becker continues our journey in exploring the goodness of whole grains, by introducing one of her favorite little grains – Millet. Links shared in this episode are: Going with the Grains - Millet: https://www.breadbeckers.com/blog/going-with-the-grains-millet/ Millet Mac-n-Cheese: https://www.breadbeckers.com/blog/millet-mac-and-cheese/ Ancient Grains for Modern Meals, by Maria Speck:...
Published 12/18/23
Sue Becker reintroduces a little seed that we will want to include in our whole grains and whole foods menu - Buckwheat.  Buckwheat can be used in similar ways to grains. It can be milled into flour, boiled whole, and even enjoyed raw to add a little crunch to salads or granola. In addition, Buckwheat flour is also an excellent choice for making pancakes, muffins, and crepes. Crepes made with buckwheat flour are less delicate, and this allows them to work very well when used as wraps and...
Published 12/11/23
Sue Becker shares some interesting facts about the Hunza people group. Located at the northern tip of Pakistan, the longevity of the Hunza people has spanned to 120 years. This is at least 30 years longer than most Americans. Studies show that this lifespan remained strong until modern food and conveniences were finally introduced in 1983. This introduction immediately lead to the Hunza's first cancer diagnosis in 1986 - a mere 3 years later. For more information on the benefits of REAL...
Published 12/04/23
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. Follow the links below to locate them on our website. Adagio Teas 16 oz Adagio IngenuiTea Teapot 28 oz Adagio IngenuiTea Teapot Herbal Comfort Neck Wraps: Red Salt Pig Salt Pig Cameron Stove Top Smoker Smoker Wood Chips Lodge...
Published 11/26/23
Sue Becker brings another It's the Bread Story. Today's guest is Dawn Perdomo, wife and mother of 7 children. Dawn's compelling story - leading from a long-time, undiagnosable illness to now health - is a wonderful testimony to REAL bread. Even with her busy schedule, Dawn found that incorporating real bread into her routine is something that she must make time to do, for her health and the health of her family. For more information on the benefits of REAL bread - made from freshly-milled...
Published 11/20/23
As Sue and Brad return home from Greece, Sue reflects on their visit to Cretan Mills Olive Farm along with the amazing foods they were able to enjoy. She also gives great thought to their mealtime experiences and suggests a desire to create that same experience inside our homes and with our families and friends. Check out our line of Cretan Extra Virgin Olive Oils here - https://bit.ly/cretanevoo To hear more about Olive Oils, what to look for when purchasing, and why we choose the brand we...
Published 11/13/23
From a very young age, Marsha Lay suffered with severe stomach pain that would leave her tired and unmotivated to participate in daily activities. At a later time, Marsha ended up having 26" of her colon removed; however, this left her living with other pain associated with the surgery. It was after these events that Marsha learned about the nutritional benefits of milling grain. Her story also includes a weird phenomenon that could only be explained from detoxing with real-bread. To hear...
Published 11/06/23
Last week, Sue Becker shared that Extra Virgin Olive Oil is her oil of choice for most of her bread baking, such as yeast bread and most quick breads. Today, she shares her favorite solid fats that she uses in baking pastries, that includes cakes, cookies, brownies, biscuits, and pie dough. In most bread baking, fats provide tenderness, moisture, and color, as well as, flavor to breads. The type of fat used in a recipe, along with the method for incorporating it into the other ingredients,...
Published 10/30/23
Sue Becker shares her oil of choice for cooking and baking. For most of her bread baking - bread, muffins, pancakes, coffee cakes and other quick breads - she uses Extra Virgin Olive oil. In 1991, when Sue first began making all of her bread from freshly milled flour, she used the popular vegetable oils sold in the store. Unfortunately at the time, she did not know better and now only uses Extra Virgin Olive Oil for all of her cooking and baking needs. Sue also conveys how not all olive oil...
Published 10/23/23
Over the past few months, Sue Becker has found herself sharing more than any other episode, Sara Valentine's It's the Bread Story. Many who may feel or who have been told, that they have a gluten sensitivity or gluten allergy are surprised to find that they, too, are able to eat bread made from freshly-ground flour. Sara Valentine has struggled severely with her health since she was a very young child. Finally, at age 19, she received a few answers and remedies that helped her get through...
Published 10/16/23
Sue Becker shared some great information during her video interview with 2 Gals and a Glass Half Full, and today, we're sharing parts of this interview with you. You can watch the full video episode of 2 Gals and a Glass Half Full, by following this link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfOeEAFA63g SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and never miss an episode! Follow us on Facebook @thebreadbeckers and Instagram @breadbeckers. For more information on the benefits of REAL bread - made from...
Published 10/09/23
Becca Pouliot was our guest from episode 84 and is back this week! She explains how she incorporates the benefits of freshly-milled grain into her children's homeschooling curriculum. Whether you homeschool your children, or not, we know you will be blessed by Becca's story. Her testimony of how real bread has increased the health of her and her family is amazing, and if you missed her episode, make sure to go back and listen! Listen to Becca's story of how her family has been able to...
Published 10/02/23