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The Critical Role of Dietary Fiber
The role of dietary fiber has
increasingly grown in prominence since as early as 1860 with the advent
of the technology for refining sugar, followed soon thereafter by
improved milling methods that began removing the fiber from flour.
Improvements in rail and sea transport along with refrigeration, enabled
the
distribution of these foods to a worldwide marketplace. Prosperous, more
industrialized countries were
predominantly the beneficiaries of these new wonder foods.
Simultaneously, the populations of these
countries began suffering en masse with digestive and bowel disorders.
In the recent 50 years as three
generations have come to pass, the prevalence of these and multiple
related disorders have reached a
critical peak. Foodstuffs have become so de-natured that they are almost
unrecognizable from their whole, original state. Current statistics are
undeniably revealing:
- Up to 100 million Americans suffer
from varied forms of digestive diseases with an estimated total in
lost wages and medical costs of over $50 billion per year.
Approximately 200,000 people miss work every day due to these
disorders.
- Health statistics show that more
Americans are hospitalized with digestive tract disorders than any
other group of diseases. These medical costs tower at more than $20
billion per year.
- The annual sales of prescription and
over the counter drug products for digestion related maladies has
grown to $2.5 billion per year, increasing at a steady rate of 10%
over the last decade, contributing substantially to our overall health
care costs. These include laxatives, antacids, anti-hemorrhoidal and
anti-diarrheal preparations.
What is Super Seed™?
Super Seed™ is an extraordinary whole
food formula that supplies your body with a highly usable, nutrient
dense, vegetarian source of dietary fiber. Super Seed™ is a whole food
blend of certified organic and chemical free seeds, sprouted grains and
legumes, abundant in mucilaginous soluble fiber, and rich in essential
fatty acids and lignans. Each of the ingredients in Super Seed™ were
specifically chosen for their exceptional ability to enhance and support
bowel health. As with all Garden of Life formulations, this ingredient
blend is potentiated with our exclusive Poten-Zyme™ process of
lacto-fermentation and
enzymatic activation ensuring maximum bio-availability and absorption.
Why is Fiber Important?
Death begins in the colon, and so too
does vibrant health. Choosing to supply your body with adequate
dietary fiber on a daily basis is an important co-factor in bowel and
colon super health. The following are
some of the many essential functions that dietary fiber performs in the
body:
- Reduces risk of colon cancer
- Escorts cholesterol and triglycerides
out of the body
- Stimulates pancreatic enzyme activity
- Slows glucose absorption thus
stabilizing blood glucose levels by slowing the conversion of
carbohydrates into sugar, creating a physical barrier between
carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them down
- Aids in weight loss by providing a
feeling of fullness
- Reduces calorie absorption
- May ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome
(IBS)
- Enhances the absorption of bile acids
and salts
- May aid in the prevention of some
metabolic diseases
- Assists in the elimination of sluggish
bowel and constipation
- May lower blood pressure, help
decrease allergic response, and provide relief in inflammatory
conditions
- Important for the respiration of vital
organs in transporting oxygen into the blood stream, cells, tissue and
organs
- Helps to maintain resilience and
lubrication of the cells by binding with protein and cholesterol to
form living membranes that hold body cells together
What's in Super Seed™?
FLAX SEED: Nature's most abundant vegetarian source of Omega 3 fatty
acids, vitally
important for streng1 the heart and arterial walls, lowering
cholesterol, reducing high blood
pressure, diminishing insulin requirement acuity, brain development,
adrenal function and
sperm formulation. Flax Seed is the richest known source of "lignans", a
constituent of fiber
that promotes anti-tumoral, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and
antioxidant effects in the
body.
CHIA SEED: A staple food used by the Indians of the southwest and
Mexico, Chia is known
for its remarkat capacity to absorb more than 12 times its weight in
water. Chia Seeds allow
the body to regulate more efficiE body fluids, while maintaining the
electrolyte balance. The
high oil content of the Chia Seed makes it a bountiful source of Omega 3
essential fatty
acids.
SPROUTED QUINOA (keen-wa): Consumed for thousands of years as an
indigenous food
of South America, Quinoa's origins are truly ancient. Greatly revered by
the Inca civilization
as the "mother grain", Quinoa is touted in modern day as a perfect food,
due to its
impressive nutritional profile. It is considered to be a complete
protein comprising the full
essential amino acid spectrum. It contains more protein than any other
grain; an average of
16.2 percent, with some varieties more than 20 percent. Its amino acid
balance is similar to
that of milk. Quinoa is high in lysine, methionine and cystine,
constituents of protein that are
often very low in other grains. In addition to protein, its unique
profile supplies carbohydrates,
natural sugars, unsaturated oil (especially high in linoleic acid),
vitamins and minerals, and is
an excellent source of vital dietary fiber.
SPROUTED AMARANTH: Once a staple food of the pre-Columbian Aztecs,
Amaranth first
found its way to the Americas from China, and eventually reaching Mexico
as early as 2000
BC. Primarily thought of and used in recipes as a grain, Amaranth is
actually a fruit whose
bushy plant grows 5-7 feet, with a distinguishing intense red or magenta
flower head
displaying itself in exquisite feathery plumes. Each plant is capable of
producing 40,000 -
60,000 edible seeds. Amaranth is notably high in protein, 15-18 percent,
and contains
exceptional amounts of calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorous and
vitamins A, C and E. The
germ of the Amaranth Seed is high in linoleic rich unsaturated oil. Most
notable is its
impressive fiber content, which is 3 times higher than wheat.
PUMPKIN SEED: Dating back over 7,000 years to its origins in Central
America, Pumpkin
Seeds are known to be a potent healing food ir urinary tract and
prostate health. They are an
excellent fiber source high in phosphorous, iron, calcium, vitamin A,
folic acid, niacin and
essential fatty acids.
SUNFLOWER SEED: Native to North America, the Sunflower was first grown
and used by
the American Indians. Sunflower Seeds have ar impressive nutrient
profile, containing
significant amounts of calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus and
potassium. In
addition, they are an excellent source of protein, the B vitamins,
carotenoids and Omega 6
essential fatty acids. Most notably, Sunflower Seeds are higher in
dietary fiber than all other
seeds and nuts.
SESAME SEED: A traditional food in oriental and Middle Eastern cultures,
Sesame Seeds
have been used medicinally to relieve constipation, stiff joints,
backaches, weak knees and is
considered an overall strengthening food. High in protein, niacin,
calcium, copper, iron and
significantly in magnesium - Sesame Seeds also contain substantial
unsaturated fat and
dietary fiber.
LEGUME FIBER BLEND: A high fiber blend of Garbanzo, Red Lentil, Kidney
and Adzuki
Beans, rich in naturally occurring B-complex vitamins, calcium,
potassium, phosphorous,
iron, zinc, folic acid and omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids. Legumes
are an excellent
vegetarian source of protein and contain significant amounts of dietary
fiber.
MILLET: The chief cereal grain for millions of people in India, China,
Africa, Russia and
throughout Europe - Millet is most noted for its high silica content, an
important component
for the nervous system, tendons, skin, nails and hair. It proudly
contains no gluten, significant
for those on a gluten-free regime, and is abundantly rich in digestible
dietary fiber.
BUCKWHEAT: Not actually a grain, but the seed of an herb, Buckwheat is a
dietary staple in
the hardy northern climates of Russia and Brittany. It contains
substantial amounts of lysine,
calcium, vitamin E, the entire B vitamin complex, and is especially
noted for its high leatrille
(vitamin B17) content. As well, it provides a good source of dietary
fiber.
CINNAMON: A potent harmonizer with considerable medicinal value,
Cinnamon stimulates
digestion and exhibits antiseptic properties. Studies have shown that it
strengthens insulin
activity, helping the body process sugars more efficiently.
The Poten-Zyme™ Process
Each of the nutrient dense ingredients in Super Seedm utilizes a natural
proprietary process
of lacto-fermentation and enzymatic pre-digestion called "Poten-Zyme™" (Poten-tiation
by
Enzym-atic activation). This exclusive delivery system employs 14
strains of beneficial
probiotic micro-organisms within a whole food matrix, thereby liberating
valuable medicinal
compounds, and enhancing bio-availability and absorption of healing
properties as much as
2-5 times.Note: The Poten-Zymem process
makes the seeds and legumes used in Super
Seed™ significantly easier to digest; by neutralizing phytic acid and
enzyme inhibitors, and
breaking down difficult to digest complex sugars, thus reducing the
flatulence usually
associated with beans and seeds.
1.)Pitchford, Paul; Healing With
Whole Foods, North Atlantic Books
2.) Fallon, Sally and Mary G. Enig PhD; Nourishing Traditions, New
Trends Publishing
3.) Kirschmann, John and Lavon Dunne; Nutrition Almanac, McGraw-Hill
4.) Biotech News; Death Begins in the Colon
5.) Saltzman, Joanne; Amazing Grains, H J Kramer, Inc,
6.) Scheer, James F.; The Magic of Chia, Frog Ltd
Nutritional Data
Super Seed™ - 600 grams
One serving (2 Heaping Tbsp or 20g) contains: Proprietary
Poten-Zyme™ Blend of Living Whole Foods
Including: Flax Seed*, Chia Seed, Sprouted Quinoa*, Sprouted
Amaranth*, Pumpkin Seed*, Sunflower
Seed*, Sesame Seed*, Garbanzo Bean*, Red Lentil*, Kidney Bean*,
Adzuki Bean*, Millet*, Buckwheat*, Cinnamon*, Stevia, Poten-Zyme™
Probiotic and Enzyme Blend.
*Certified Organic
Poten-Zyme™ is a naturally
occurring, certified organic plant source of probiotics and
enzymes containing: L. Acidophilus, L. Bulgaricum, L. Leichmanni,
L. Lactis, L. Caseii, L. Caucasicus, L. Fermenti, L. Plantarum,
L. Brevis, L. Helveticus, B. Bifidum, S. Boulardii, Amylase,
Protease, Lipase, Cellulase.
100% Vegetarian
Super Seed™ Contains No: Animal
Products, Dairy, Gluten or GMO.
Statements here have not been
evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products
are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any
disease, but rather are dietary supplements intended solely for
nutritional use.
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Net Weight: 600 grams Powder
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Directions:
Mix 2 or
more level tablespoons in any room temperature or cooler food or
beverage and consume immediately. Super Seed™ can be mixed in
smoothies, vegetable or fruit juice, cereal, yogurt, soups or
eaten right off the spoon. Super Seed™ can add nutritional value
and fiber to nearly any food or beverage.
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