AN ANCIENT GRAIN BECOMES TODAY'S SUPERFOOD
If you haven't heard of Salba, it's probably only a matter of time before it becomes the new darling of the health food industry. It's the nutrient-dense seed called chia, which was a staple food for the ancient Aztecs. Some believe that this wonder seed is the most nutritious and perfect food on the planet.
Chia is originally black, but Salba, the commercial variety of the seed, is white and the most stable source of omega-3 fatty acids. In fact, it contains more omega-3 fatty acids than flaxseed.
Salba also offers a full spectrum of antioxidants from chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, myricetin, quercetin and flavonols. It also boasts three times more antioxidants than blueberries.
Additionally, it has six times more calcium than milk, three times more iron than spinach, two times more potassium than bananas, two and a half times more protein than kidney beans and even more fiber than All Bran.
The humble seed gives energy, balances hormones, increases strength, bolsters endurance, balances blood sugar levels, induces weight loss and aids intestinal regularity.
While you can find Salbain a few health food stores and over the Internet. It won't be long before you'll find it popping up in a variety of foods. The Salbapeople have big plans to introduce it in salsa, cereal, baked goods, a nutrition bar and maybe even a Salbadrink. Already you can find it in tortilla chips and bread. Eaten one way or the other, this ancient superfood may be just what our modern diet needs.
sourse: www.vibrantglow.com July 9 2007
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