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Organic Chia Seed
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Chia seed is the seed of the Central American plant Salvia hispanica. It was the third most important food crop of the Aztecs who consumed it for its many nutritional benefits.
Today it is recognized as a Superfood and is growing in popularity as an addition to the breakfasts of healthconscious people. Here are just some of its many nutritional benefits:
Egmont Heath Blackstrap Molasses
is produced from the third boiling of the finest sugarcane syrup. This thick black syrup has long been consumed as a dietary supplement and is renowned for its ability to be used as a sweetener by diabetics. Egmont Health Blackstrap Molasses is an excellent source of dietary minerals, specifically calcium, magnesium, iron and manganese and a rich source of vitamin B6. One tablespoon of Egmont Health Blackstrap Molasses can contain as much as 20% RDI for these nutrients. To consume Egmont Health Blackstrap Molasses use as a sweetener alternative in your daily breakfast routine or in baking and cooking.
Consume Egmont Health Chia Seed as part of your breakfast routine to help fortify your nutritional intake and stay fuller and energised for longer.
Today it is recognized as a Superfood and is growing in popularity as an addition to the breakfasts of healthconscious people. Here are just some of its many nutritional benefits:
- Dietary Fibre. Chia seed is an excellent source of Dietary Fibre, with just one serving of Egmont Health’s Organic Chia Seed containing 18% and 22% the daily dietary fibre requirements for Men and Women respectively.
- Omega-3 and Polyunsaturated Fats. Chia seed has one of the highest omega-3 and polyunsaturated fat levels of any seed at 26% making it an excellent vegetarian source of Omegas.
Egmont Heath Blackstrap Molasses
is produced from the third boiling of the finest sugarcane syrup. This thick black syrup has long been consumed as a dietary supplement and is renowned for its ability to be used as a sweetener by diabetics. Egmont Health Blackstrap Molasses is an excellent source of dietary minerals, specifically calcium, magnesium, iron and manganese and a rich source of vitamin B6. One tablespoon of Egmont Health Blackstrap Molasses can contain as much as 20% RDI for these nutrients. To consume Egmont Health Blackstrap Molasses use as a sweetener alternative in your daily breakfast routine or in baking and cooking.
- Protein. Chia seeds are a rich source of vegetarian protein with a protein content of 20%.
- B-Vitamins. Chia seeds are a rich source of B-Vitamins Thiamine and Niacin and a good source
- of Riboflavin and Folate.
- Minerals. Chia seeds are a rich source of the dietary minerals Magnesium and Calcium and a
- good source of Iron, Manganese, Phosphorous and Zinc.
- Antioxidants, Chia seeds are loaded with a variety of antioxidants.
- Satiety. Chia seeds can be used as a natural satiety agent to aid in weight loss.
Consume Egmont Health Chia Seed as part of your breakfast routine to help fortify your nutritional intake and stay fuller and energised for longer.