Ingredients used in our products
Flax seeds
As you already know, we grind the seeds before we use them in our recipes. This helps the metabolism and has a detoxifying effect. Flax seeds are rich in fibers, fatty acids, and vitamins. They are rich in Omega-3, which regulates the immune system, improves the biochemical processes in the body, and improves heart function. Flax seeds are also rich in lignans and they normalize the hormonal balance.
Flax seeds contain 20% protein, 30% carbohydrates, and over 40% fats. They are not only rich in Omega-3 but in Omega-6 and Omega-9, too. These seeds are a great source of magnesium, zinc, and vitamins B, E and A. People with diabetes can improve their blood sugar levels with flax seeds, and they also help fight ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and skin cancer.
Sesame
Sesame is rich in antioxidants because of the phytoestrogen sesamin which has anticancer properties. It’s rich in magnesium, copper and calcium. Sesame is especially useful when suffering from degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis.
It contains phytosterols, lowers the levels of bad cholesterol, improves immunity, and lowers the chances of developing tumors.
Chia
The chia seeds have 5 times more calcium than milk, which is ideal for people who have lactose intolerance or are vegans. Chia has 3 times more antioxidants than blueberries. They are also 3 times richer in iron than spinach, which is great for people with anemia. The chia seeds have more protein than vegetables. They also have 2 times more fibers than oat flakes, which can help people with constipation. The seeds can give people 2 times more potassium than bananas, which helps with spasms.
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is a source of elements that are very important for people’s health. It plays a significant role in lowering blood pressure, cancer prevention, diabetes prevention, improving digestion, regulating cholesterol levels, boosting the immune system, removing gallstones, asthma attacks prevention, helping with constipation, and more.
Sorghum
Sorghum controls blood sugar levels. The sorghum flour is gluten-free and rich in fiber. It’s the best substitute for wheat and rice and it contains thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, and even folate. All these nutrients help control cholesterol and blood sugar levels. It also contains elements that help battle cancer and free radicals.
Benefits for the heart: Sorghum contains a lot of fibers, which help lower the levels of bad cholesterol and manage heart pressure. Consuming it regularly can help avoid heart conditions like stroke, heart attack, atherosclerosis, and other cardiovascular problems.
Apple Flour
The apple flour is made of dried and ground to fine powder ripe apples. It can be added to teas, juice, shakes, cereal, cake batter, and creams for raw cakes and other raw desserts. It changes the color of the food to a darker shade. It also affects the flavor, adding a hint of natural apple. Apple flour also improves the fermentation processes because of its high sugar content and acts as a preservative because of its high acidity.
Sunflower Tahini
The raw material used to make sunflower tahini, the sunflower seeds, contains vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial elements and fibers, which are great for the body. Sunflower tahini contains magnesium, which lowers blood pressure, relieves migraines, as well as breathing spasms in asthmatics, and improves sleep in menopausal women.
The calcium in sunflower tahini prevents the loss of bone mass during menopause in women and thus prevents the development of osteoporosis. Tahini is one of the strong natural remedies for the prevention of osteoporosis.
It contains minerals such as manganese, selenium, phosphorus, and others - they help with pain and swelling in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. For people suffering from rheumatic diseases, it is recommended to consume sunflower tahini every day to strengthen bones and restore their elasticity.
Sea Salt
Sea salt contains fluoride, which is good for dental health. Fluoride helps protect teeth from acid damage and prevents the development of caries. Regular rinsing and gargling with cool sea salt water help relieve mouth sores, bleeding gums, ulcers, and sore throat pain. Sea salt is rich in minerals and research shows that its anti-inflammatory effect is due to the presence of high magnesium content. The mineral helps eliminate toxins and improves blood circulation.
The consumption of sea salt has an alkalizing effect on the body. This way, it helps balance the level of acidity in the body. It can also strengthen the immune system. Sea salt also contains good amounts of vitamins, especially vitamin C. Together with the minerals in it, cell metabolism is improved, vitamin C acts as a powerful antioxidant, and a large part of free radicals are eliminated.
Coconut Flour
Coconut flour is a unique and delicious alternative to wheat and other grain flour. The fine white flour is produced by grinding the dried inner part of the coconut. Unlike other flours, coconut flour has a natural fiber content of 75% (9-10 grams in two tablespoons). Fiber is critical to maintaining healthy digestion and to the body's elimination and detoxification processes.
Experts recommend consuming 20-15 grams of fiber per day. While most grains (namely wheat, corn, and soybeans) are mass-grown on depleted industrial farm soils and subject to genetic modification, coconuts are a refreshing source of naturally occurring minerals.
According to studies, coconut flour has a lowering effect on the glycemic index. Its low content of simple carbohydrates, combined with its high fiber content, make it a flour that has a beneficial effect on blood sugar levels.
