Ingredients


Benefits of

Omega 3 (Abundant in Flax seed and also in sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts,)

  • Protect against heart disease, stroke, and hypertension, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders.
  • Lowers triglycerides and cholesterol by reducing the LDL (bad fats!).
  • They are found in the membrane of every cell in the body and help to ensure that the cell membrane is ideally equipped to do its job, therefore ensuring optimum health.
  • They are also used in the regulation of all biological functions, including those of the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune and nervous systems

Lignans (also in Flax, chia & buckwheat)

  • Energy, sleep patterns, immune support, hormone health, constipation, digestion, anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-parasitical, skin conditions, hair, anti-carcinogenic.
  • With the help of intestinal flora are converted into two hormone like substance which, studies have shown, can help protect women against breast cancer.
  • Excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fibre and promote digestive health by preventing constipation

Buckwheat

  • Rich supply of flavonoids, magnesium and fibre.
  • Lowers the risk of cholesterol and high blood pressure.
  • Improves blood sugar control which lowers the risk of diabetes.

Raw Cacao Powder

  • Contains 360% more antioxidants that regular cocoa, 14 x more than red wine, 21 x more than green tea & 7 x more than dark chocolate! Mmm…
  • Possibly the best food source of muscle relaxing, stress relieving magnesium.
  • Also contains phytochemicals, beta-carotene, aminos, protein, omega 3, calcium, zinc, iron, copper, sulphur and potassium.

Coconut oil

  • Helps you lose weight, lowers cholesterol
  • Reduces your risk of heart disease and other diseases
  • Helps those with diabetes, thyroid, chronic fatigue
  • Improves Crohn’s, IBS, and other digestive disorders
  • Boosts your daily energy
  • Rejuvenates your skin, prevents wrinkles

Almonds

  • Loaded with protein, fibre, calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin E and other antioxidants and phytochemicals.
  • Shown to promote good health, especially when they are part of a healthful diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, and low fat whole grain products.
  • According to one study, almonds are a well balanced food.
  • They contain the right kind of fats-monounsaturated and some polyunsaturated, so they help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the bad cholesterol, while not touching the high-density (HDL), or good cholesterol levels.
  • The folic acid in almonds is believed to help lower levels of homocystine, the amino acid that is thought to contribute to the build-up of fatty plaque in the arteries.
  • And studies have shown links between nut (especially almond) consumption and lower risk of cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and other chronic illnesses.
  • They are the most nutritious of all the nuts.

Agave Syrup

  • Agave Syrup is a natural caloric sweetener with the lowest glycemic index (only 27! Honey is 83) and is obtained from the Agave plant.
  • It can be most useful for people who are diabetic, have insulin resistance (Type II, non-insulin dependant) or are simply watching their carbohydrate intake.
  • It is a highly mineralised sweetener
  • Our Agave is not heated above 40degrees celcius.

Cinnamon

  • Relieves diarrhoea and nausea.
  • It counteracts congestion, aids peripheral circulation and is blood thinning.
  • Warms the body
  • Enhances digestion especially for those with stomach cramps, IBS and other stomach disorders.
  • Helps to metabolism of fats.
  • Also fights fungal infection.
  • Useful for diabetes.
  • Has been used to treat menstrual and feminine discomfort by reducing cramping and pain.
  • Recent studies have shown it to contain anti inflammatory properties therefore helping reduce the pain and inflammation associated with arthritis
  • Helps to prevent tooth decay
  • Kills harmful bacteria
  • It had preservative qualities due to the phenols which inhibit the bacteria responsible for spoilage, a valuable natural preservative used in many Kitz Living Foods products.

Chia Seeds
The Chia Seed is an amazing food. For centuries many have used the seeds for a host of different reasons. Native Americans would take a pouch of seeds and a gourd of water on their trips. The seeds were their food source and taken with the water they would hydrate their bodies for endurance. When you hydrate the seeds in water the seeds shell opens up and absorbs up to nine times its volume in water. This then forms a gel, which is called Chia Seed Gel. The gel helps keep your body hydrated. The gel is also 90% soluble fiber, which is beneficial for your digestive track. People use the seeds when they are involved in sports or physical activities for endurance.

*The seeds have twice the protein of any other seed or grain
*Five times the calcium of milk
*Boron which is trace mineral that helps transfer calcium into your bones
*omega 3 and omega 6 which are essential oils for the body
*They also have a very long list of valuable nutrients in them naturally
*The soluble fiber in the gel forms a wall between carbohydrates and the body, releasing them slowly into the body. This has been found to be very helpful for people who have trouble controlling their sugar levels like Diabetics
*Dieters love the seeds because it can be added to any food or drink in a ratio of 75% to the volume of food or drink and will not change the taste. Because the carbohydrates are released slowly you will get the feeling of being full
*Many use the seeds as a way to control their appetites. The gel has no taste.
*Any age bracket could benefit from adding the seeds to their diet. Whether it is for physical activity, added nutrition, controlling weight or sugar levels, the seeds have been known to help all of these
*The most unique part is that it is only a seed, nothing artificial and the cost is minimal.