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TRADITIONAL INGREDIENTS
Filtered Water, *Whole Spelt Flour "ancient wheat", (Chocolate Chips), *Whole Oat Flour, *Whole Amaranth, Sucanat Cane Sugar, (Dried Fruit), *Expeller Pressed Coconut Oil, (*Nuts and/or Coconut Flakes) *Ground Flax, Celtic Sea Salt, *Cinnamon, Baking Soda. *denotes organic ingredient (indicates possible flavors) Each basic serving has 250 mg of omega 3, adding walnuts brings it to 400 mg.
INGREDIENTS: FILTERED WATER, *WHOLE SPELT FLOUR (ANCIENT WHEAT), *CHOCOLATE CHIPS (SUGAR, CHOC. LIQUOR, COCOA BUTTER, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA), *WHOLE OAT FLOUR, *WHOLE AMARANTH, SUCANAT CANE SUGAR, *EXPELLER PRESSED COCONUT OIL, *GROUND FLAX, SEA SALT, *CINNAMON. *DENOTES ORGANIC INGREDIENTS. GLUTEN FREE INGREDIENTS: *WHOLE OAT FLOUR, FILTERED WATER,*WHOLE AMARANTH, SUCANAT CANE SUGAR, *EXPELLER PRESSED COCONUT OIL, *COCONUT FLOUR, *GROUND FLAX, SEA SALT, *CINNAMON.
2. Why we must eat healthy saturated fats especially coconut oil
Since the late 1950's, we've been barraged by the message that fat makes you fat, saturated fats (such as those found in butter, eggs, and red meat) are unhealthy, and tropical fats and oils (like coconut and palm) are downright deadly. And yet-despite our dutiful efforts to eliminate saturated fats from our diet for fear of high cholesterol levels and hardened arteries-obesity, heart disease, and cancer rates have continued to climb. Based on more than two decades of research by world-renowned biochemist and fats expert Dr. Mary Enig, Eat Fat, Lose Fat flouts conventional wisdom by asserting that so-called "healthy" vegetable oils (such as soybean and corn) are in large part responsible for our national obesity and health crises, while the saturated fats traditionally considered "harmful" (such as those found in coconut oil and butter) are, in fact, essential to weight loss and health. World populations on four continents that subsist on tthe coconut with less evidence of heart disease, weight gain, or other chronic illnesses provide the "best proof" of this food's safety and efficacy; dozens of studies conducted by prestigious, mainstream universities support the use of coconut and other healthy fats and reveal the faulty reasoning underlying the saturated fat/cholesterol/heart disease hypothesis; and case stories from a wide range of people illustrate how using coconut oil in concert with other healthy fats can spark weight loss and heal serious illnesses, including anxiety, hypothyroidism, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Source: Dr. Mary Enig and Sally Fallon. (2006) Eat Fat Loose Fat. Retrieved March 7, 2008 from http://www.eatfatlosefat.com/book.html
3. About Celtic Sea Salt (Why Does this Sodium Benefit You?)
Heart Over time, studies investigating the link between sodium and high blood pressure have produced mixed results. Numerous scientific studies now indicate that a balance of minerals is necessary and more beneficial than eliminating sodium. Nationally known experts such as Dr. Andrew Weil are recognizing that when minerals are fractionated and processed, they undergo a mutation that can result in many health problems. Others, like Esteban Genoa, MD, believe that eating a diet with a natural balance of sodium, magnesium and potassium may actually help to lower blood pressure and promote good health. "I've enjoyed using Celtic Sea Salt for several years now. It enhances the flavor of whole foods and provides me and my family with a superior source of trace minerals." -Dr. Christiane Northrup, author Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom http://www.drnorthrup.com/ Health Your body uses high mineral salts to create electrolytes. Electrolytes, the sparks of life, carry electrical currents throughout the body- sending messages and instructions to cells in all bodily systems. Electrolytes are also necessary for enzyme production. Enzymes are responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, muscle function, hormone production and more. Electrolytes and enzymes are also linked to healthy immune function, proper regulation of bodily fluids, and adrenal health. Fine Ground Celtic Sea Salt makes a very effective nasal wash and gargle- a blessing for those who suffer from colds, allergies or sinus trouble! Taste Using Celtic Sea Salt for all your cooking needs will enrich the taste of your foods while it also adds vital nutrients to your diet. Just as a fresh ocean breeze awakens the senses, the flavor of Celtic Sea Salt invigorates any dish. The unique flavor of Celtic Sea Salt has made it popular with chefs the world over. "Celtic Sea Salt is the salt I use in all my recipes. Its flavor harmonizes beautifully with all other ingredients, and its nutrient profile is the best around." -- Meredith McCarty, author Sweet and Natural "The coarse Celtic Sea Salt is truly stunning. It adds a clean, refined, elegant note to the food, and helps to enhance natural flavor. I’ve had a love affair with this product for over 10 years!" -- Chef Charlie Trotter, Charlie Trotter's Restaurant Retrieved March 7, 2008 from http://www.detoxyourworld.com/acatalog/salt_flower.html
4. SUgar CAne NATural
Sucanat and refined white sugar start as the same product, sugar cane, which is high in many vitamins and minerals. The refining process removes all measurable traces of those vitamins and minerals from white sugar, leaving us with a nutritionally devoid product. Sucanat is essentially dehydrated sugar cane juice. Sucanat retains the vitamins and minerals of the original sugar cane, and is in a far more natural form than refined sugar. Find additional information from this link or google sucanat. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/354976/sugar_cane_natural_sucanat.html?cat=22
5. Amaranth, a supergrain?
Amaranth has been touted as a miracle grain, a supergrain, and the grain of the future: A dietary staple of the Aztec empire, this ancient crop was "lost" for hundreds of years, and only since the Sixties, following its rediscovery, has it been grown in the U.S. Amaranth, which has a pronounced earthy sweetness, is not a true grain, which is a nutritional plus: Unlike wheat or barley, amaranth is not deficient in the essential amino acid lysine. These tiny seeds of a weed-like plant are also a very rich source of iron, and supply copper and magnesium. Retrieved March 10, 2008 from: http://www.wholehealthmd.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=17E09E7CFFF640448FFB0B4FC1B7FEF0&nm=Reference+Library&type=AWHN_Foods&mod=Foods&mid=&id=7404261D57C74A058ACB873C7E17627F&tier=2 Additional info: http://www.jeffersoninstitute.org/pubs/amaranth.shtml
6. Spelt’s Nutritional Benefits
Today spelt is recognized throughout the United States as an alternative grain. Spelt made its comeback in the early 80’s when people with certain types of wheat sensitivities discovered they could eat spelt with no adverse effects. One that is far superior nutritionally to other common wheat(s). It is no longer sought after only by those with wheat sensitivities. (To understand Spelts nutritional values check out the source below.) Retrieved March 10, 2008 from http://www.berlinnaturalbakery.com/wonder_taste.html
7. Everyone knows about Oats, but what makes a slow carb?
“Slow” carbohydrates, also known as complex carbohydrates raise blood sugar levels gradually, providing a steady stream of energy to our body's cells, and especially our brains. Whole grain foods—such as oatmeal, whole wheat bread, brown rice, lentil soup and beans—are great slow carbohydrates. (amaranth and spelt, being whole grains also fall into this category). Retrieved March 10, 2008 from: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=37932
8. What Whole Grains Can Do For You
As researchers have begun to look more closely at carbohydrates and health, they are learning that the quality of the carbohydrates you eat is at least as important as the quantity. Most studies, including some from several different Harvard teams, show a connection between eating whole grains and better health. Retrieved March 10, 2008 from: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/whole_grains.html
9. Health Benefits of Flax Seed
Flax Fights Cholesterol The consumption of flaxseed is associated with a reduction in total cholesterol, including the LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides. Flax Fights Diabetes Nutritionists are instructing their diabetic patients to eat flax daily. It has been discovered that the omega-3 fat and high fiber in flax may play a role in the fight against diabetes. Flax Fights Cancer Research has shown that increasing the amount of fiber in your diet reduces your colon-cancer risk. Flax seed, high in fiber, lignans, alpha linolenic acid, is a key player in the fight against cancer, particularly breast and colon cancer. Flax Fights Constipation Flax is high in both soluble and insoluble fiber. One ounce of flax provides 32% of the USDA’s reference daily intake of fiber. Flax promotes regular bowel movements because it is high in insoluble fiber. Flax Fights Menopausal Symptoms Hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, moodiness…ah, the joys of menopause. Can flax really help? Yes it can! Flax, like soy, is a phytoestrogen. Phytoestrogens are estrogen-like substances that are found in plants. Flax is the richest known plant source of phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens act as a natural hormone therapy and help to stabilize hormonal levels. This stabilization of hormonal levels helps to lesson the symptoms of menopause. Flax fights Heart Disease Flax has been found to help reduce total cholesterol, LDL levels (the bad cholesterol), triglycerides. Flax helps to reduce clotting time and thereby reduces the chance for heart attacks and strokes. Regular intake of flax protects against arrhythmias and helps keep the arteries clear and pliable! Flax and the Immune System Research has found that eating flax daily favorably affects immunity, the body’s ability to defend itself successfully against bacteria and viruses. Two components of flax, lignans and ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), have been found to affect immune cells and compounds that control immune reaction. Retrieved March 10, 2008 from: http://www.flaxhealth.com/howflaxhelps.htm
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