Naturopathic Doctor
The Lifelong Wellness Company Inc.
Active Health Centre
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Markham, ON L3P 1A3
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With everyone getting caught up in the latest and greatest super food fads such as acai and mangostein, whole grains are feeling left out. After all; grains are super foods too! With so many out there to choose from, which ones give you the biggest bang for your buck?
Rice Bran:
It is the “stuff” left over when milling white rice from brown rice. In nature, the rice bran tends to go rancid due to a fat breaking enzyme called lipase. When inactivated, the rice bran is stabilized and can be eaten as one of the richest known food sources of B vitamins. It also contains loads of additional support for the nervous system such as inositol-6-phosphate, choline, and folic acid. It is also rich in phytosterols, coenzyme Q10, and gamma-oryzanol; all of which are very cardio protective. People often find creative ways to change the taste of drinking water so that it “tastes better”. Try putting 2-4 tablespoons of raw organic rice bran as it has a delicious natural sweet taste. You will not be disappointed!
Sprouted Chia:
Sprouted ground chia is truly one of a kind. The amount of nutrition per seed is astonishing. The seed absorbs about 6 times its weight in water, making it an excellent weight loss trick as it keeps people feeling full longer. Sprouting the seed activates health promoting enzymes and is the difference between a seed and a small plant. Moreover, it dramatically enhances the micronutrient (vitamin and mineral) content and almost doubles the ORAC value, which is a scale by which antioxidant capacity is measured. Chia is very rich in omega-3, making it an all-star food choice for healthy skin and a health gut. 1 tablespoon of ground sprouted chia, twice daily in a good quality yogurt, apple sauce, etc., is a good wholesome dose. Please be sure to follow the chia with a full 250ml cup of water to avoid the fiber from becoming constipating.
Sprouted Flax:
The same benefits apply to flax as they do to chia with respect to sprouting. Flax has a relatively unique fiber profile of approximately 50:50 soluble and insoluble. This makes flax an excellent fiber to combine with detoxification programs. There is also scientific backing with respect to mastalgia (breast tenderness), which may be something worth mentioning to all the wonderful women in our lives. The dose is the same as chia right down to the water.
Quinoa:
With a complete amino acid profile, this so called grain is a fantastic item to incorporate in a vegan dietary program. It is also incredibly abundant in minerals; notably magnesium, iron, and tryptophan. Quinoa is high in fiber and tastes great! It cooks like rice except takes a little bit longer. It is also a flavor conduit for spices. Try eating this super food for breakfast by placing ¼ tsp raw cinnamon, ½ overly ripe banana, a small handful of fresh or frozen berries, and ½ tsp whole organic ground vanilla pod into the mix.
Kamut:
Kamut pasta is a great replacement for regular white pasta as it has a really close taste to whole wheat, but is revered by most as more tolerable even in those with gluten sensitivities. This pasta is relatively high in protein as well as fiber. The nutritional profile of kamut is quite extensive; however one of the highlights is its high selenium content. Selenium is great for hair, skin, and nail health as well as prostate health. It is also a potent antioxidant.
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