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Salba Super Grain (100% Pure Salvia Hispanica L) - 1lb. | 
 enlarge | Manufacturer: Core Naturals
Category: Health And Beauty
Buy New: $19.90
New (3) from $19.90
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 4489
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 1 x 1 x 1
MPN: salba
ASIN: B000OV0BH2
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Possessing an astonishing assortment of oils, vitamins and minerals, Salba is the "perfect functional food"...straight out of the ground! Salba, a white variety of the "Salvia Hispanica L" plant was part of a 6-month study, headed by famed scientist and pioneer of the functional foods movement, Dr. Vladimir Vuksan - one of the developers of the revolutionary glycemic index at the University of Toronto, the same university where in 1921, Dr. Frederic Banting discovered insulin and won the Nobel Prize for Medicine.The article, "Seeds of Wellness: Return of a Supergrain" in The Saturday Evening Post (Nov/Dec 2005), details many of Dr. Vuksans' findings on Salba. Here are just a few of the many superior nutritional properties he discovered:The highest known whole food source of omega-3's found in nature;(3 ? ounces of Salba contain as much omega-3 as 28 ounces of Atlantic salmon) More calcium than 3 cups of whole milk Higher, and more bioavailable protein content than soy, and more vegetable protein content than 1? cups of kidney beans Highest natural fiber content of any foodumore fiber than 1 1/4cups of All-Bran cereal The iron equivalent of 3 cups of raw spinach The Potassium content of 1 1/2 bananas As much Vitamin C as seven oranges Antioxidant capacity three times the strength of blueberries with Myrecetin counts 270 times the strength of red wine Diabetic Safe Celiac Friendly In their summary findings,Dr. Vuksan and his colleagues concluded Salba, "could be considered the world's most nutritious food crop and thus can be used as a global remedy for world hunger." Salba has been investigated at the Risk Factor Modification Center, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto. In a study to be published later this year, Dr. Vuksan, Associate Professor of Endocrinology and Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and his internationally recognized, multi-disciplinary team of research scientists conducted randomized, clinical, acute and lon
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 So far so good November 11, 2008
V. K. Towsley (Fishkill, NY)
I haven't had a chance to really use this on a regular basis, so my opinion isn't complete yet. I found that it was easy to grind in a coffee mill, and made up as a gel that could be used many ways. I only tried it once as an egg substitue for a brownie mix, but they didn't turn out that well. I am optimistic about my future experiences.
 Super Grain Is Super Great April 30, 2008
D. Campione (West Virginia USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I recently read about how awesome chia seeds are for your health. I also read that Salba is the variety to consume because they are standardized and are the variety of chia that has been so thoroughly tested.
We got these chia seeds not too long ago and we love them. They are smaller than sesame seeds and very mild in flavor. They are slightly nutty and quite easy to incorporate into foods. I've sprinkled them in the topping of a berry crumble, on top of my bagel and cream cheese, and in most of the dinners I've made they've ended up sprinkled on that too.
I won't make any bold health statements as I haven't had them in our diet for that long, but if you look into the research, you'll see why I immediately wanted to try them.
Psst: these seeds will grow (amazingly quickly) when planted as well! So they taste good and they're great for you. Sounds like a good recipe!
super grain March 30, 2008
Cheryl R. Sutton (C, Or. USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I like the product, I just wish it didn't cost so much. It mixes well with allot of foods.
Salba, theEnergizer March 15, 2008
tree leaf (Mishawaka, IN USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
All I had read about this product seemed too good to be true. I tried it and was extremely impressed. I did not use it for cooking though, since Omega 3 is obliterated by heat. So I sprinkled it on my cereal. From the very first day, I seemed to have more energy at work and didn't tire as quickly. I plan to contiue using it for a long time.
Excellent product. Great energy food and surprising appetite suppressant. January 10, 2008
Chia Fan (Toronto, ON, Canada)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
I tried this product after reading research regarding the excellent nutritional value of the product - high level of omega 3, high fibre content, high calcium and iron levels in addition to its impact on glycemic levels and cholesterol. The research was conducted by St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto and was led by a professor of Medicine from the University of Toronto. After trying it out for a month, I have noticed an improvement in my energy level and surprisingly, some inadvertent weight loss. It turns out that since this product absorbs water, it acts as an appetite suppressant as well. I can't say enough about this and highly recommend this to anyone who is looking to boost energy and add nutrients to their diet. I usually add this to cereal, but have also sprinkled this onto blueberry muffin dough before baking. Surprisingly light nutty taste that does not interfere with anything I add it to. I recommend the whole seeds rather than the grain which tends to make liquids thicken up almost immediately.
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