6.Hempseed
Source: Canada
*contains amino acids
*high in protein
*contains Vitamin E
*contains zinc, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron
7.Cacao
Source: South America, Ghana, Brazil, Indonesia
*theobromine naturally found in raw cacao is a mild, non-addictive stimulant that some believe can treat depression
*highest antioxidant in the world. 20 x greater than green tea
*15 times higher than blueberries
*contains vitamin c contained
*lowers cholesterol
*contains magnesium, chromium, iron, zinc and copper
*can take like a mineral supplement
3.Coconut
Source: Thailand, Caribbean, other Islands
*contains Lauric Acid : type of fat easily absorbed by body for instant energy: only other source of this abundance is breast milk
*anti-bacterial & anti-fungal
*boosts thyroid function
*promotes digestive healing
*identical to human blood plasma
4.Flax Seed
Source: Ethiopia, Egypt,
India,New Zealand
can use as egg replacer
in recipes
*high levels of dietary fiber
*contains omega 3 fatty acids
*Lignans, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flaxseed contains 75 to 800 times more lignans than other plant foods.
5.Chia Seed
Source: Mexico & Guatemala
*contains the most omega 3 fatty acids
*aids in weight loss
*hydrates the body
* slows down how the body converts carbohydrates into simple sugars
*reduce blood pressure
*relieves joint pain