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Salvia
Hispanica is also known as Chia Seed, it's in the same
family of seed one use to put on a terracotta figurine
and watch grass go, but this seed is in fact far more
important.
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They
contain 19 amino acids, including all essential amino
acids, except taurine, which is considered not an essential.
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You
could in fact obtain a healthier and more sustaining
life by consuming nothing but salvia. This is of course
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7
x more Vitamin C than oranges.
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The
seeds contain between 20-23% protein by weight, and
it's better overall protein than beans, peas, or soy.
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34%
of the Seeds is high quality oil consisting mainly of
Omega 3, higher than fresh atlantic salmon or flax seeds
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High
levels of Antioxidants and Fibre make up another 23%.
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There
are NO known toxic components of Salvia Hispanica Seeds.
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Helps
to slow digestion and carbohydrate absorbtion, extremely
beneficial with weight loss and diabetes maintenance
if taken before each meal.
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The
gel created by the seeds, help to reduce reflux, GERD
and overall gaseousness in the stomach. Wether in drink
form or seeds, the gel created is truly Super.
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Black
Vs White Salvia Hispanica seeds? Analysis of the two
shows no significant difference in the quality of protein,
omega-3’s or calcium content. Yet some companies
selling only white seeds charge over twice as much...
Why?
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Shelf
life of fresh seed is minimum 2 years, unlike flax seed
which goes rancid if stored too long and requires grinding
for maximum benefit. |
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SuperSeeds
customers report increased energy and stamina. Don't
be confused to think this is similar to a RedBull or
Large Coffee, its's not a jolt of temporary energy followed
by a crash, it's more an overall feeling throughout
the entire day.
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In
pre-Columbian times, the seeds were a big part of the
Aztec and Mayan diet and a survival ration of Aztec
warriors, it is said 1 tablespoon would sustain a person
for an entire day.
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The
Aztecs also used Salvia Hispanica seeds medicinally
to relieve joint pain and skin conditions.
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Insects
hate the Salvia plant due to it's high oil content,
much of it being Omega 3, so this makes it easy to grow
100% Organic Seeds.
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The
seeds are basically tasteless, some say there's a light
nut taste. Either way it doesn't change the flavour
of whatever foods/meals you add them to.
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University
of Toronto has studied the effect the seeds have on
Diabetics. After 3 months those taking the seeds had
a blood pressure drop of 10 points diastolic, and 5
points systolic.
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Back
in Aztec/Mayan times, the seeds were so valued they
were used as currency, and traded amongst tribes.
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Dating
back to the ancient Aztecs, it was used as a staple
food by the Indians of the south west and Mexico for
centuries.
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While
trading shells and gemsones far distances, Indians would
sustain themselves only on Salvia seeds for weeks at
a time.
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Mix
the seeds with water at a 9:1 (water to seeds ratio),
in 30 mins and a few stirs later you'll have a super
nutritious almost tasteless solid gel.
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It's
the high soluble fibre content in the seeds which causes
the gel reaction. It's shown this same reaction occurs
in the stomach when food high in this type of fibre,
mucilages, are ingested.
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The
gel is also formed when the seeds are in the stomach.
This gel creates a barrier between carbs and the digestive
enzymes that break them down. This in turn slows the
conversion of carbohydrates into sugar, which is an
incredible benefit for those suffering from diabetes.
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Carbs
are the fuel for energy in our bodies and prolonging
the conversion of carbs into sugar helps create and
store tons of endurance. It also stabilizes changes
in your matabolism, so the pits and valleys of energy
drinks is non existant, thus creating longer more dependable
fueling effects.
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