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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. Our Traditional bars contain amaranth, spelt and oats that supply sustaining slow carbs and the complete protein found in amaranth. Use a gluten-free rolled oats and substitute the spelt for coconut flour and you have our Gluten Free bar. We sweeten with Sucanat, an unrefined cane sugar that provides a rich, natural sweetness and vitamins and minerals from its molasses. The coconut oil's tropical fat is a medium chain fatty acid which converts directly into quick energy, and helps increase metabolism. Freshly ground flax contributes fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and phytochemicals called lignans, which improve glucose control and insulin resistance. Add a touch of sea salt for balance, a dash of cinnamon for flavor and you have Thuro Bread. 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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