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- Foods Alive - Organic Chia Oil - 16 oz. (472 mL) Foods Alive Organic Chia Oil contains more than 60% omega-3 fatty acid, one of nature's richest plant sources. Chia is a Mayan word meaning ‘strength.’ Mayan, Aztec and Incan cultures have used chia seeds as a staple food for thousands of years to increase endurance and strength. Recent studies have health experts turning their attention to this extraordinarily nutritious oil. Chia oil can also be used as a massage oil or body oil to nourish and replenish skin. Foods Alive Organic Chia Oil is Artisan-Crafted in small batches and at a very low temperature of 108-degrees (Cold-Pressed), to help preserve the taste and the benefits of the oil. Extraordinarily Nutritious Oil Can be Used as Massage Oil to Nourish and Replenish Skin Artisan Cold-Pressed 9,000 mg of Omega-3 Per Serving 3,000 mg of Omega-6 Per Serving USDA Organic Certified Raw Vegan Gluten Free Non-GMO Ingredients Kosher FAQs What is flaxseed? What health benefits does it provide? Flax is an ancient crop. Native to Eurasia, its first recorded use comes from Babylon about 3000 B.C. There, it was cultivated for food and used to make a fabric for clothing. (Linen comes from flax). Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician often called the father of medicine, wrote of using flaxseed for the relief of abdominal pain. Charlemagne, considered one of the greatest of all medieval kings, considered flax so healthy that he passed laws requiring its consumption. Nutrition researchers have identified several substances in flaxseed that appear to have health benefits: lignans, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. Are Foods Alive products considered Raw Food? This depends on your definition of Raw, but the short answer is yes. They also like to use the term Living Food since all of their flax crackers are soaked (which starts the seeds life process) and then dehydrated at a very low temperature to preserve the living enzymes in the flaxseed. You can take one of their crackers, break it up and put it in some dirt, water it, and watch it grow! What is the best way to consume Flaxseed? Foods Alive's flax crackers make it easy for everyone to make flaxseed a daily part of your diet! Eat them right from the bag, top them with your favorite spread, use them like croutons on your salad and so much more! Their flax oil super dressings are a delicious alternative to all of the soybean oil salad dressings on the market and an easy way to add Essential Omega-3's to your diet. What is the difference between Gold and Brown flaxseed? Nutritionally, not much. Foods Alive's reason for using golden flaxseed is taste. Golden flaxseed has a fresher and nuttier flavor, while brown flaxseed can often have a bitter flavor. How much flaxseed or flax oil should I eat? Flaxseed: Each serving of their flax crackers provides 35-40% of the recommended daily fiber intake. So three (3) servings of flax cracker will provide your body with the necessary fiber it needs. (As you add fiber to your diet, it is very important to drink plenty of fluids, since fiber draws water into the intestines.) Flax Oil: 1 - 2 tablespoons per day of pure flax oil and/or hemp oil, or 2 - 4 tablespoons of super dressing will provide you will a good amount of EFA's. Can I eat too much flaxseed? As with anything, you have to have balance. Flaxseed contains a good balance of both soluble and insoluble fiber. If you are constipated, flax helps to break down and move things along. If you are loose (diarrhea), flax helps to bulk up and ease things along. Although excessive intakes of dietary fiber or EFA's may interfere with the absorption of some medications, moderate intakes do not appear to pose a problem for healthy adults. How long will flaxseed, flax meal and flax oil last? Foods Alive's whole flaxseed and flax crackers can last at least one year at room temperature and even longer when kept cold in the refrigerator or freezer. Flax meal should be made fresh whenever possible to help ensure q
- UPC # 891551000843
- Size/Form 16 fl. oz.
Suggested Use: The perfect addition to smoothies, shakes and salad dressings or bring it to the table and add it to a bowl of soup, rice, pasta and more! INGREDIENTS Foods Alive - Organic Chia Oil - 16 oz. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 Tbsp. (14g) Servings Per Container: 32 Amount Per Serving %DV* Calories 125 Calories From Fat 125 Total Fat 14g 22% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Polyunsaturated Fat 12g † Omega-3 (ALA) 9g Omega-6 (LA) 3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g † Omega-9 (OA) 1g Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 0g 0% Sugars 0g Protein 0g Vitamin A 0% Iron 0% *Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. †Daily Value not established. Other Ingredients: 100% Unrefined, raw chia seed oil*. *Certified organic ingredient. WARNINGS Best if stored in refrigerator. Shake well before using as natural settling may occur.
