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Gillian says: “Every kitchen cupboard should be well stocked of these healthy cooking essentials to make real difference in your life!”
Gillian McKeith’s Hemp Seeds contain both the omega 3 and omega 6 essential fats in a perfectly balanced 1:1 ratio.
They are one of the few foods to omega 6 fats, GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid)in an easily absorbable form. Many people suffer symptoms of GLA deficiency as they do not have the enzyme (delta 6 desaturase) needed to break down Linoleic acid into GLA. Hemp seeds may also be particularly beneficial for those with eczema or PMS type symptoms.
Hemp seeds contain all the essential amino acids needed for health in a bio-available form. Hemp seed protein has been shown to affect immune modulation (1).
1. Li Y, Yang R, Hu X, Long Z et al. Initial study of hemp seeds protein on antifatigue and the immunomodulation effects, Wei Sheng Yan Jiu. 2008 Mar;37(2):175-8
A wholesome bread mix made with nutritious ingredients, mixed with roasted shelled hemp seeds to bake the perfect loaf of bread!
Raw Cacao Bean Nibs and Powder
Gillian’s Star Ingredients: Raw Cacao Beans
Gillian McKeith’s Raw Cacao nibs and raw cacao powder come from South America and are completely unadulterated. Unlike most chocolate, which is heated and mixed with sugar, milk and fats, the cacao bean in our bars is completely unprocessed, meaning it is raw and bursting with antioxidants, enzymes and phytonutrients (1,2), and absolutely no milk, and no added sugar
There is research to show that raw cacao beans are a rich sources of bio-available antioxidants, such as flavanoids.
The polyphenols in raw cacao beans have been shown to be beneficial with cholesterol. (3,4)
Among the nutrients found in raw cacao beans, nibs and powder are magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium and arginine.
The Goji Berries are packed with goodness (also known as wolfberries), which have long been hailed in the Himalayas for their purported strength building and anti-ageing properties. These berries are revered in the Orient. Recent research has shown goji berries to have powerful anti-oxidant activity (1, 2) that can protect DNA (3).
Goji berries have been found to: