Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Powder 8oz 227Grams

Highlights

A 100% cold-milled fiber  

Description

The possibilities are endless! Sprouted Chia  Powder from Organic Traditions is 100% cold milled chia  powder that can be added to almost any food. Sprinkle it on smoothies, incorporate it into soup, or top your salads with this nutrient-filled powder. Chia is a  with impressive amounts of calcium, iron and fiber. Organic Traditions is dedicated to the principles of sustainable and fair trade agriculture.

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100% Organic Sprouted Chia  ed Powder

Dosage

15g (1-1/2 tablespoon). Add 1-2 Tablespoons to any beverage or recipe.

Important Information

100% organic!

Highlights

• 3g Omega-3
• 5g Dietary Fibre
• 3g Protein
• High in Fibre
• Low Glycemic Index

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Manufacturer Info

Organic Traditions, formulators of Canada’s top-selling natural food supplements. Their range of  powders include Acai powder, Ashwagandha powder, Chia  ,  , Flax  , Wheat Grass powder, and Maca powder. Another favourite by them are their Organic Traditions lattes like Organic Traditions Matcha Latte, Chocolate Latte and Turmeric latte. Shop these high-quality  right here at National Nutrition.ca

CHIA (SALVIA HISPANICA)

Ch-ch-ch-chia. Did you know that the once popular commercial product known as the chia pet was actually the new super food? That's right, Chia is an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants, and both soluble and insoluble fibre. p.s. Please don't eat your chia pet ...

Chia  are derived from the plant called Salvia hispanica
Salvia hispanica is a flowering plant in the mint family and is native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. Chia was considered a staple food of the Aztec cultures, who would say that one small serving was all a man needed to run for a day. Australia is now one of the largest producers of chia in the world.

Chia  are high in omega 3 fatty acids, found normally from fish sources. It is both qualitatively and quantitatively high in complete protein, both soluble and insoluble fibre, as well as anti-oxidants, magnesium, calcium, iron and vitamin C.

A study conducted on Salba, a specific brand of Chia, found that 3.5 oz of Salba contained as much omega 3 as 28 oz of salmon, as much calcium as 3 cups of milk, and as much iron as 5 cups of raw spinach. Chia is also gluten free, a bonus for those with gluten sensitivities who have a hard time increasing fibre consumption. All that nutrition and it's also low in calories.

Studies have shown its use in the treatment of Type II Diabetes!
As a high source of fibre, it regulates blood sugar and insulin release by slowing digestion and therefore preventing the sugar "spikes" that are common after meals. Similarly, chia is said to be complimentary to exercise programs aimed at weight loss, as it keeps individuals feeling satisfied longer and therefore decreases total caloric consumption. It has also been shown to reduce inflammation (It decrease C- reactive protein, a marker of inflammation in our blood.), decrease blood pressure and has blood thinning effects, making it useful in the treatment and prevention of atherosclerosis, stroke and myocardial infarction (heart attack).

Chia can be consumed whole in  form, ground and added to baking, or sprouted and used in salads and sandwiches. In Mexico, the  are soaked until they become gelatinous, and made into a drink called a chia fresco. Be cautious when buying chia that you are buying it from an agriculturally sound company, as to avoid high pesticide consumption.

Sprouting Foods:
Sprouting is the process of soaking, draining and then rinsing  at regular intervals until they germinate or "sprout". Sprouting can be done commercially, or in the privacy of your own home quite easily. Common beans for sprouting include mung beans, alfalfa, chickpeas, barley, lentils and azuki beans.

What are some benefits of sprouting?
Very simply put, sprouts offer the highest amount and quality of vitamins, minerals, proteins, fibre and enzymes per unit of calorie. Among its many nutritional claims, sprouting is shown to increase content of B vitamins, vitamin E and A. Some argue they are the most nutritious food we can eat. As sprouting or germination occurs, the  is transformed into only essential content, while the nutritionally undesirable content is broken down, producing energy or power to change from   to sprout. In this case, the protein or amino acid content is increased as  becomes sprout, while the carbohydrate content is decreased or broken down to provide the  with the energy to grow.

Sprouts are a living food, they continue to gain in vitamin and nutritional content even after they are harvested and to a certain extent when refrigerated. Compare that to store bought vegetables which start to lose nutritional content as soon as they are picked, and at times long before they arrive at the store. As an added benefit, sprouts are very easily assimilated and digested,while improving the overall efficiency of digestion. This is particularly important in the case of protein, which is often requires more work to digest. Sprouting significantly increases the protein content of many beans, while making it one of the easiest forms of protein to digest.

A study conducted on Salba, a specific brand of Chia, found that 3.5 oz of Salba contained as much omega 3 as 28 oz of salmon, as much calcium as 3 cups of milk, and as much iron as 5 cups of raw spinach. Chia is also gluten free, a bonus for those with gluten sensitivities who have a hard time increasing fibre consumption. All that nutrition and it's also low in calories.