Our delicious Berlin Naturala Bakery spelt products.

Our Mission.

Having been born into a family with a heritage rich in Amish traditions and values, where simple living and natural farming is a way of life…I understood the difference between farm fresh naturally grown foods, and the foods that could be purchased in the grocery stores…based solely on how different the foods tasted. Year after year, we would can or freeze foods that were only available in the summer, so that we had fresh vegetables and fruits year round. We purchased all of our meats from our local butcher and picked up eggs and milk at local farms.

Due to the ever increasing demands on my time with businesses to run, a hectic schedule and a family to take care of, I eventually turned to the convenience of purchasing all of my foods at restaurants or any grocery store that happened to be convenient. Taking my good health for granted, years passed by of constant stress, poor nutrition, lack of rest and the lack of exercise, and eventually the day of reckoning came when I became seriously ill. My doctor sent me to one specialist after another, through test after test, with absolutely no luck in diagnosing the illness or even being able to relieve the symptoms through medication. Every failure at attempting to diagnose my illness, took even a greater toll on me, then what I was already enduring. After several months, total exhaustion and extreme mental stress, I decided to take a break from all the testing and attempt to find a way to at least relieve some of the stress. At this point I truly believed that I in fact was suffering from a rare disease and had little hope of recovery and believed it was quite possible that I would in fact die. So taking a break didn’t seem risky, after all in my mind, the damage had already been done. So I turned to a friend that owned a spa combined with a wellness center in Florida. After she received all my medical information and after hearing what all I had endured, she insisted that I spend a minimum of ten days at her facility. She insisted that during those ten days, I would not be permitted access to phones, computers or to have any contact with the outside world. What I realized then, is if you get sick enough, eventually you’ll agree to nearly anything, if there is even the slightest chance of gaining some type of relief. I had no idea that the next ten days would change my life forever. I came home a completely changed person…well on my way to reclaiming my health. At the center, I was taught about the effects of the foods we eat and the value of clean healthy foods, versus mass produced, hormone injected and chemically treated foods. I was taught how to incorporate “down time” into my hectic life style, and how important that aerobic exercise is to increasing my oxygen levels.

When returning to my doctor for what he believed would be to determine what coarse of action we should take next, he was more then thrilled with the results, regardless of how they were achieved. His response was simple…”you can’t argue with success!” Don’t get me wrong, I believe that medical doctors are very important. If I’m sick, I see my doctor…but I also believe that it is my responsibility to be educated regarding natural and alternative treatments, so I can make good decisions regarding my health. This experience, as horrible as it was, more then likely added many years to my life, and most certainly improved the quality of it. The impact of it all, so significantly changed my life, that the things I learned and continue to learn, have turned me into a bit of a crusader for the fitness industry as well as the organic and natural health industry. Good health is not something that just happens, it is something we must take an active role in achieving. Clean, pure, healthy foods, balanced meals, proper rest, exercise and having a balance in one’s life are by far the best things one can do to help ensure ongoing health.

As you continue to read through our web site, knowing what I experienced with my own health…will help you understand why we go to such great lengths, to ensure that we are producing products of only the highest quality. We truly believe that good health begins with good food…and realize that what you don’t know really can hurt you. Our aim is to provide you with information that will help to educate you regarding the many benefits and “The Wonders of Spelt.” Our goal isn’t to be all things to all people…our goal is provide you with the best tasting and the most nutritious spelt products available. We are totally committed to serving you our very best, from our kitchens…to yours! Joy Schrock-VonAlmen - Owner