Superfoods at Sattvic you need to start using today!

In the movie Kung fu Panda, a young and arrogant Shifu says he can use kung fu to plant a seed anywhere he wants and proceeds to dig a deep hole on the ground and plant a peach seed. Oogway tells him, that though you can plant a seed anywhere, you cannot make it grow faster. Isn’t that utterly humbling?

Foods that are concentrated with nutrients are called superfoods. So while you ponder over what Oogway said, read about these superfoods at Sattvic Foods that should be a part of your daily regimen.

Sunflower seeds

Did you know that sunflower is the only flower that has the word flower in it? Something like the colour orange being named after the fruit. Or the fruit after the colour?

Our sunflower seeds are hulled and raw, so munch on them all you want without worrying about the pesky shells. They are superfoods because they are packed with proteins, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and antioxidants and also have superb anti-inflammatory properties.

A busted myth! - Sunflower seeds make you fat.

Bah!! They don’t! This myth arises from the fact that sunflower seeds are full of good fat. Good fat is good for you and is actually essential for a well functioning brain, heart and tummy.

Thing is, if you consume more calories than your body needs, your body will store it up as fat, for future use. If you eat a balanced diet AND exercise regularly, sunflower seeds won’t make you fat.

Benefits of sunflower seeds!

- They boost heart function and reduce risk of heart disease with regular use

- Boost metabolism and help relieve hypertension

- Keep a check on bad cholesterol levels and help our body get rid of free radicals *happy liver!*

- Help in efficient absorption of vitamin E, which keeps our skin pores clean and reduces wrinkles. *hello healthy skin!*

- Improves thyroid function, being an awesome source of selenium (There’s more. Keep going!)

- Rich sources of calcium, magnesium and copper that means strong bones (which means healthy blood!)

- Magnesium is known to keep our mind and body calm, aiding the fight against anxiety and depression

- Help fight chronic diseases like migraines, constipation and chronic stress

- Help balance insulin and blood sugar levels, making it a great snack for diabetics

- Rich in folic acid so recommended for pregnant women

- Comforting for women going through menopause

Who should take it?

Everyone! Sunflower seeds are super-tasty, super-healthy and super-easy to digest. And they are so versatile!

Pregnant women need folic acid and these seeds are rich in it. So if you have a preggo friend, you know what to gift her :)

Even your pet pooches can partake of sunflower seeds. The next time that you make a treat for him/her, toss a spoonful of these amazing seeds!

How to use?

- Eat them raw, roasted or in a salad - veggie or fruit!

- Add them to your breakfast cereals, oatmeal, sandwiches and smoothies

- Grind them into flour and make bread

- Make sunflower seed butter. It’s yummilicious!

- Use them in granola or make sunflower seed hummus

Who cannot take it?

- People allergic to seeds.

- People with kidney disorders should consult their doctors before consuming sunflower seeds.

Bee Pollen

Bee pollen is the food that bees make for their young ones. It is just pollens from flowers, all clubbed together with secretions from bees, to form a grain. Yummy. It has been harvested by humans for millennia, for its benefits.

In mythology - Bee pollen was titled ambrosia or amrit due to its nutrient rich composition. So much so that it was reserved only for the divine beings! Even Hippocrates, known as the father of western medicine, is said to have used it to treat his patients.

Bee pollen is a powerhouse of nutrients. This report gives a detailed list of all that it contains.

Benefits of bee pollen:

- Best natural enhancer of physical well being

- Improves gut function and strengthens cardiovascular system

- Boosts immunity and metabolism

- Helps overcome cravings and addictions by suppressing impulses

- Not only is it a great aphrodisiac, it is also said to speed up fertilization!

How to use?

- Simply eat a teaspoonful of it everyday or stir into a cup of warm milk

- Sprinkle on fruit or veggie salads

- Sprinkle it on your smoothies, breakfast cereals and oatmeal

- Add it to homemade ice cream

Who should take it?

- Everyone! Athletes use it world over to naturally enhance their physical well being.
          - People looking to get pregnant (as it is known to boost ovarian function).

Who cannot take it?

- People allergic to bees, grasses or airborne allergens.
          - Take an allergy test at a pathology lab to ensure allergies.

So what are you waiting for? Visit Sattvic Foods for your dose of superfoods!

Mini Superfoods: Chia seeds

Sattvic Foods Chia Seeds

Chia seeds were amongst the important crops of the Aztec people. Maize, beans, grains, squash and varied fruits being others. Although very small, the Aztecs revered chia seeds for their applications in medicine and food. They were important to the Aztecs and were a part of annual offerings to the Mayan Gods, in addition to grains and beans. As a result, their use was suppressed under the Spanish occupation of Central America. They were a well-kept Mexican secret until recently when their popularity exploded in the health world.

Chia means strength in Mayan and rightly so. Small and gray in appearance, a single spoonful of the seeds provides tremendous energy and stamina. They help our body retain water, are loaded with nutrients and they don’t spoil or go rancid. Aztec warriors completely relied on them for their dietary needs, during wars and long journeys. They could go over 24 hours on just this mini superfood. Chia seeds were a staple for travellers and runners as they help balance body fluids and electrolytes.

They are full of…

Chia seeds are densely packed with nutrients, making them a superfood. 1 tablespoon (15 gram) of chia seeds has

●       17% of your recommended daily (RDV) fibre intake

●       2.8 gram of healthy omega-3 fatty acids

●       8% of RDV of calcium and 12% of magnesium

Besides this, chia seeds are rich in vitamins, trace minerals and antioxidants.

Benefits

●       Improve and boost heart function. Which means low LDL and lower risk of strokes and cardiac diseases.

●       Boost digestion and improve gut health

●       Helpful in chronic digestive issues like constipation, IBS

●       The fibre in chia seeds helps relieve hypertension and decreases LDL cholesterol levels

●       Help in regulating body fluids and electrolytes i.e. fight dehydration

●       Help reduce joint pain and joint inflammation when consumed before workouts

●       Healthier skin as antioxidants in chia seeds reduce free radicals

●       Great for diabetics as they help balance blood sugar levels by reducing spikes

●       Help fight cravings by keeping you full and keep your mind calm

How to use?

Chia seeds have a very mild flavour, which means they just render their fibre-rich texture to any dish without altering its taste. They need to soak for about 30 minutes before using.

●       Use in smoothies, cereal and oatmeal

●       Add to juices, soups and salads

●       Use in baked goods as a flour to make cakes, breads or chapatis

●       Chia seed oil is used in salad dressings.

●       Mix with water to replace eggs in cakes

Who should take it?

●       People looking to manage weight, control portion sizes or cravings

●       Athletes and fitness enthusiasts

●       People with obesity, heart diseases and digestive issues

●       People diagnosed with hypertension, IBS and diabetes

Who cannot take it?

Chia seeds allergy is uncommon. Still, people with seed allergies should consume chia seeds in a very small quantity initially to be sure.

Sattvic Foods Basil Seeds

Have you heard of the Indian cousin of chia? The humble basil seed, from the sweet basil (meethi tulsi) plant, is the Indian chia. It is called sabja in Hindi and has been used in India for almost as long as chia has been used in Mexico. Besides being rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals, proteins and antioxidants, basil seeds are calorie free!

Benefits of basil seeds

●       The most important property of basil seeds is that they are natural body coolants. They are added to juices and faloodas to reduce body heat. Have a falooda on a late night walk during summer.

●       Consuming soaked (in water or milk) chia seeds before bedtime improves gut function, regulates bowel movements and detoxes your body.

●       They help reduce acidity and heartburn. People looking for a cure for heartache, try basil seeds!

●       They are rich sources of flavonoids. What do flavonoids do you ask? They boost your immunity and help your body through bouts of cough and cold.

How to use?

There really is not limit as to how you can use basil seeds, here are a few tips though.

●       Now that summer is almost here, make falooda!

●       Add them to all your summer juices - lemon, watermelon, orange.

●       Our favourite summer noon lunch is curd rice. Add basil seeds to it.

Plus point for basil seeds: They swell up almost instantly when they touch water or any liquid.

Order Sattvic Foods Chia Seeds and Sattvic Foods Basil Seeds. Add these super-seeds to your diet today.

Misconceptions about whey protein

In today's protein hungry world looking for the most optimised ways to boost performance, whey protein has almost become a household name. It is the go to supplement for everyone from athletes and powerlifters, to body builders, at all levels of competition, irrespective of age or gender to meet their protein requirements. But despite being hugely popular and one of the most researched supplements in sports performance, there are still a lot of doubts and misconceptions in the society regarding the side effects and various health issues arising from whey protein consumption.

Let's look into 5 of the most common myths and whether or not they have any valid basis.

1) It is type of steroid or contains steroids.

Whey protein is made from animal milk. Normally milk contains fat, carbs and protein and several other nutrients. Whey is made by filtration and other process which extracts and isolates the protein and amino acids in the milk. Even then, the major concern, especially among the loved ones of those who consume whey is whether it contains steroids or other banned substances. But most recognised whey protein powder brands that have the approval of organisations like the FDA, etc are free of any such harmful products and clearly disclose all of their ingredients. Whey protein is a great and convenient way to hit your protein macros for your fitness goals.

2) Whey protein alone will help you build muscle

This is one of the most illogical, yet common myths based on whey protein. Muscles grow bigger because of a micro tear healing process where the muscle tissue is broken down during strenuous workout and then is repaired by biological processes using protein. But people often misunderstand this duty of protein and tend to assume that without working out, greater muscle mass can be achieved just by consuming whey. Thus we can conclude that whey protein is only effective for building muscle mass when combined with a balanced resistance or weight training program.

3) It damages the kidneys.

Research on subjects who consume whey protein showed that consumption of whey did not have any significant effect on the functioning of the kidney or the liver unless the individual had a pre existing condition of the kidney like kidney stones, in which case the stipulated amount should not be exceeded. But for healthy individuals, it has been proven that whey is safe for consumption and in fact beneficial.

4) Whey protein causes hair loss.

Whey protein is basically powdered food with majority of it constituted by protein isolate. So it's counterintuitive that something like whey could cause hair loss. An immense amount of effort has been put into researching whether whey can cause hair fall and the verdict almost always has been that it does not. On the other hand steroids or bad genetics have been proven to the main culprits for hair loss.

5) Whey protein will make you fat.

Fat by definition is a natural oily substances under the skin, which acts an emergency alternative source of energy. The calories we consume, when excess in requirement, gets stored as fat for usage when there's a caloric deficit. Therefore if you consume more calories than that your body needs, and don't exercise enough to expend them, don't be surprised if you pack on a few pounds. Some whey protein powders and pre workout protein shakes may be dense in calories and could be a reason for this misconception.

Conclusion:

Whey protein being one of the most researched performance supplement of all time, is currently one of the safest and best options for all people serious about their physique or performance. Hence such myths which have been busted mustn't deter those who are looking for dependable source to meet ones daily protein requirement.

Our team at SattvicFoods is committed to providing the highest quality scientifically formulated products and we are proud to say that our protein is free of any banned substances and is 100% pure whey protein that gives you the results you work for naturally. Manufactured from vegetarian sweet cheese using a cross-flow micro-filtration process ensures that you receive only the most pure whey protein concentrate with 19.5 grams of protein in a 25 gram scoop, to fuel the athlete in you.

Check out our Sattvic Just Whey Protein Powder

Sattvic's latest Superfoods

COCONUT SUGAR

Product Description - Coconut Sugar is made from the sap of the coconut tree. Cuts are made at the flower buds, the sap is extracted and heated to evaporate moisture. The resulting crystals are in the form of coconut sugar. They have a naturally caramel flavour and is a healthy substitute to brown sugar or other refined/chemical sweeteners.

Why Buy Our Coconut Sugar

• Not Processed: No chemical processes involved in the extraction of this sugar •Unrefined: This sugar does not undergo any refining or bleaching •Natural: So it’s free from pesticides, GMOs, and hexane. •Unlike refined sugars, this sugar has a lower glycemic index, it is higher in essential nutrients and has 16 vital amino acids.

MANGO BUTTER

Product Description - This product is unrefined, untreated, non-deodorized, unbleached and does not contain any chemicals.

Why Buy Our Mango Butter

Ours is pure, unrefined and has a beautiful natural earthy smell. This butter is semi- solid at room temperatures, but melts on contact with skin, making it appealing for baby creams, suncare balms, hair products, and other moisturizing products. This product is unrefined, untreated, non-deodorized, unbleached and does not contain any chemicals. It’s rich in oleic acid, a mono-unsaturated omega-9 acid; and stearic acid. Helps to combat dry skin, eczema and dermatitis. Helpful in protecting the skin from the weather and UV radiation.

CACAO BUTTER

Product Description - Our Cacao Butter is pure, unrefined, prime pressed food grade butter. It has a beautiful light aroma of chocolate. It is unbleached and hence golden-yellow in colour

Why Buy Our Cacao Butter

• Cacao Butter is the edible fat that is naturally present in Cacao Beans and is extracted from the same. It is also called theobroma oil and is a pale brown, edible vegetable fat packed with antioxidants. • Ours is sourced from Independent Farming Cooperatives in Kerala • It contains many naturally occurring Antioxidants, Vitamin E as well as a number of other vitamins and minerals

RAW SHEA BUTTER

Product Description - This product is unrefined, untreated, non-deodorized, unbleached and does not contain any chemicals.

Why Buy Our Shea Butter

 • It is edible and is used in food preparation in Africa. Ours is pure, unrefined, food grade butter. •The rich, creamy texture and high content of non-saponifiable fats (Vitamin F) in this butter make it an ideal moisturizer, which has been proven to help to defy aging skin, eczema, dryness, and relief from skin irritation. It may also be used on the hair, as it has been known to help to moisturize dry scalps and may even stimulate healthy hair growth.

XANTHAN GUM

Product Description-  In the gluten-free cooking, xanthan gum plays the crucial role of imitating gluten. In baking, gluten is what makes dough sticky, elastic and viscous.

Why Buy Our Xanthan Gum

• Xanthan Gum is a vegan thickening agent that is sourced purely from plants and also works as a stabilizer. Xanthan gum has a number of powerful properties: First, it works as an emulsifier, enabling liquids that normally don’t like one another to mix together. Second, it works as thickener in liquids and batters.

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