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| Finally last winter, the government dropped its three-year fight against hemp foods. At long last, natural foods shoppers can reap all of the benefits of hemp foods, and retailers can be confident in selling them. |
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Ingredients: Golden Flaxseed*, Hemp seed meal*, Agave Syrup*, Nutritional Yeast, Apple Cider Vinegar*, Rosemary*, Celtic Sea Salt. *Organic Ingredient Certified Organic by Indiana Certified Organic |
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Golden Flax Seed: Top | ||
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Click here to learn more about the many benefits of Flaxseed
High in Fiber, rich in Omega-3, loaded with Anti-Cancer Lignans and numerous other vitamins and minerals! | ||
Hemp flour: Top | ||
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Hemp seeds are second only to soybean in protein content. Proteins serve a variety of functions in the human body such as acting as enzymes, antibodies, and the structural components of tissues, hormones and blood protein. The main function of dietary protein is to supply amino acids for the growth and maintenance of body tissue.
Hemp protein contains all 20 known amino acids including the 9 essential amino acids (EAAs) our bodies cannot produce. Proteins are considered complete when they contain all 9 essential amino acids in a sufficient quantity and ratio to meet the body's needs. Hemp seeds contain an adequate supply of these high quality proteins (EAAs) for a well balanced diet. Source:hempoilcan.com Hemp Seed is far more nutritious than even soybeans, contains more essential fatty acids than any other source, is second only to soybeans in complete protein (but is more digestible by humans), is high in B-vitamins, and is 35% dietary fiber. Hemp seed is not psychoactive and cannot be used as a drug. Source:thehia.org | ||
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The agave (uh-gah-vay) plant has long been cultivated in hilly, semi-arid soils of Mexico. Its fleshy leaves cover the pineapple-shaped heart of the plant, which contains a sweet sticky juice. Ancient Mexicans considered the plant to be sacred. They believed the liquid from this plant purified the body and soul. When the Spaniards arrived, they took the juices from the agave and fermented them, leading to the drink we now call tequila.
But there is a more interesting use for this historic plant. Agave syrup (or nectar) is about 90% fructose. Only recently has it come in use as a sweetener. It has a low glycemic level and is a delicious and safe alternative to table sugar. Unlike the crystalline form of fructose, which is refined primarily from corn, agave syrup is fructose in its natural form. This nectar does not contain processing chemicals. Even better, because fructose is sweeter than table sugar, less is needed in your recipes. It can be most useful for people who are diabetic, have insulin resistance (Syndrome X), or are simply watching their carbohydrate intake. Source:shakeoffthesugar.net | ||
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Nutritional Yeast contains a high concentration of the B-complex vitamins*, keys to a healthy life. These vitamins are known to help persons suffering from nervous disorders, depression, stress and anxiety, As well as those dealing with migraines, asthma, anemia, allergies, and women suffering from candida and premenstrual tension, making nutritional yeast a valuable supplement for daily life.
Nutritional yeast is also an excellent source of complex carbohydrates (beta-1, 3 glucan and mannan). These dietary fibers have been shown to have a positive relationship to decreased serum cholesterol. Glutathione, an antioxidant also found in nutritional yeast, plays an important role in cellular defense mechanisms. Source:lesaffreyeastcorp.com | ||
Apple Cider Vinegar Top | ||
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Rosemary: Top | ||
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The wonderful smell of rosemary is often associated with good food and great times. But it could just as easily be associated with good health. Rosemary contains substances that are useful for stimulating the immune system, increasing circulation, and improving digestion. Rosemary also contains anti-inflammatory compounds that may make it useful for reducing the severity of asthma attacks. In addition, rosemary has been shown to increase the blood flow to the head and brain, improving concentration. So, the next time you enhance the flavor of some special dish with rosemary, congratulate yourself for a wise as well as delicious choice.
Rosemary has been a prized seasoning and natural medicine for millennia. Part of rosemary’s popularity came from the widespread belief that rosemary stimulated and strengthened the memory, a quality for which it is still traditionally used. In ancient Greece, students would place rosemary sprigs in their hair when studying for exams, and mourners would also throw the fragrant herb into the grave of the deceased as a symbol of remembrance. In olde England, rosemary's ability to fortify the memory transformed it into a symbol of fidelity, and it played an important role in the costumes, decorations and gifts used at weddings. Rosemary oil was first extracted in the 14th century, after which it was used to make Queen of Hungary water, a very popular cosmetic used at that time. In the 16th and 17th centuries, rosemary became popular as a digestive aid in apothecaries. Recently, as modern research focuses on the beneficial active components in rosemary, our appreciation for this herb's therapeutic as well as culinary value has been renewed. Source:whfoods.com | ||
Celtic Sea Salt: Top | ||
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Salt is a mineral and the only non-biological food that humans eat routinely. Interestingly, water is the only non-biological liquid that humans drink routinely.
Source:celtic-seasalt.com |