What are we really getting with white flour and sugar? Maybe the better questions is what are we losing! Wheat has 25 nutrients removed in the refining process that turns it into white flour. Only 4 of these nutrients are replaced, iron which in many cases is an unabsorbable source, B1, B2 and B3. On average, 87% of the essential minerals zinc, chromium, and manganese are lost. White sugar goes through 13 chemical processes which strip it of 90% of the vitamins and minerals, all the enzymes and natural molasses which helps our bodies to break down and utilize the sugars more efficiently. You are left with only sweet! Without these vitamins and minerals our metabolism becomes inefficient, contributing to poor energy and weight control problems. Buying whole grain flour and raw sugar gives back what nature intended.