Ideal Food Source

Hemp is one of the earliest known plants to be cultivated by humans, with a recorded history of over 12,000 years, and has since been grown all around the world for food. An immensely sustainable crop, this hearty plant can be utilized for many different purposes: including using its fiber for textiles and paper, its oil for vehicle fuel and human health, and its seeds for nutrition and vitality. Just like our earliest ancestors understood, hemp’s nutritional benefits are highly renowned, and the hemp seed legacy continues as an ideal source of fuel for human health and energy.

The Power of Hemp

Though it may be just a small seed, hemp offers a huge nutritional content. Hemp seeds are naturally a fantastic protein source: they contain all of the essential amino acids, are highly digestible, and are one of the highest sources of complete protein of all plant-based foods. Hemp also has a very well-balanced ratio of essential fatty acids (EFAs) – Omega 3, 6, and 9 – which are excellent for cardiovascular health and promote a strong immune system (among many other benefits). A great source of dietary fiber, magnesium, iron, zinc, and potassium, hemp is a true superseed.

Nutrient-Dense Nut

Navitas Naturals Hemp Power is nothing short of delicious. A soft nut, our shelled hemp tastes reminiscent of a sunflower seed, with a distinctive richness. Enjoy hemp seeds by themselves, or try them sprinkled on just about anything: including granola or yogurt, salads, soups, dips, or baked into recipes. Our milled hemp protein has a mild taste, which becomes a background flavor when combined with other ingredients. Just a spoonful or two of this powder is the perfect protein boost when added to any smoothie, or mixed into flour for baking.

Aztec Seed of Strength

A long, long time ago – long before the era of terracotta “chia pets” — the chia seed was cultivated and eaten by the ancient Aztecs, Incans, and Mayans and was considered a staple food alongside corn and beans. “Chia” is the Mayan word for “strength”, and though these cultures may not have had the medical research to back up their health claims, chia is enjoying an escalating renaissance by today’s medical community as well as everyday consumers. Also full of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals (especially calcium and iron), chia has much in common with flaxseed, with the distinct advantage that its natural antioxidants make its delicate healthy fats more nutritionally stable. Navitas Naturals offers the wonderful chia seed in its whole organic state as well as in a sprouted powder form.

The Power of Chia

Chia seeds are an excellent source of dense nutrition with their healthy omega oils, easily digestible protein, and antioxidants. In fact, chia is so high in essential fatty acids that it contains eight times more omega-3s than salmon, gram for gram. Also full of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals (especially calcium and iron), chia has much in common with flaxseed, with the distinct advantage that its natural antioxidants make it’s delicate healthy fats more nutritionally stable. Research has linked this valuable food as a being beneficial for many health issues, including diabetes, hypoglycemia, celiac disease, and lowering cholesterol.

Have a Chia Boost

Navitas Naturals Chia Power has a mild nutty flavor, and develops slightly sweet notes when sprouted. It may be used much like flax powder in creating a power breakfast: just sprinkle a spoonful into oatmeal, granola, cereal, or yogurt. It also works very well as a flour substitute and can be used to make hearty breads, crackers, and more. Additionally, chia is considered highly hydrophilic – meaning the seeds have a unique ability to absorb liquid and form a gel (basic chia gel recipe). This makes chia especially good to use as a thickening agent in recipes like soup, smoothies, or enjoyed as a pudding with a touch of sweetener.

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Uses of Chia Seeds

I currently put Chia Seeds in my smoothies, shakes, and sorbets. In addition, because of their ability to “gel” and bind other ingredients, I’m currently experimenting with how to use them to make delicious raw dehydrated cracker and “bread” recipes. They have a far more neutral flavor than flax, which I’m personally not fond of but which is usually the “binder” for raw breads, as eggs are in the cooked world.

I also suspect that because of their neutral flavor, Chia seeds will do Vanilla great service in the future. As a vanilla aficionado, I’m particularly interested in experimenting to see what kind of a raw Vanilla Pudding chia seeds may be able to contribute. Imagine a creamy vanilla treat with the nutritional power of Chia behind it…what a great way to start the day! I imagine kids would go crazy over something like that…while getting a level of nutrition most boxed cereals could never come close to.

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Flax Seeds

I do not personally use Flax seeds in my diet, as I don’t care for the way they taste and I use Hemp Seeds primarily for my source of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). But Flax seeds are a very common ingredient in raw dehydrated “breads” and crackers, because they are excellent “binders” (in lieu of eggs).

Flax has been around for thousands of years, and has gained popularity as a source of omega-3 EFAs, which are reputed to help lower cholesterol, stabilize blood sugar, lower the risk of various cancers, and reduce inflammation of arthritis and other illnesses.

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Organic Hemp Seeds

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Organic Hemp Protein Powder

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Organic Raw Chia Seeds

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(Matt & Angela recently upgraded their beautiful site, which resulted in the images not displaying in my links to their store. I will eventually fix that, but for the time being… the links still work!

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Hemp Seed Products

Organic Shelled Hemp Seed, 8 oz.

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Organic Shelled Hemp Seed, 3 lbs.

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Organic Shelled Hemp Seed, 5 lbs.

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Organic Shelled Hemp Seed, 20 lbs (case of four 5-lb. bags)

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Hemp Maca E3Live Protein Powder

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Hemp Shake Amazon Acai, 16 oz.

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100% Pure Hemp Nut Butter, 8 oz.

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Nutiva Hemp Oil in Green Glass Bottle w/ cork, 16 oz.

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Nutiva Organic Hemp Seed Oil, 16 oz.

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Organic Hemp Protein = Fiber, 12-lbs. (case of four 3-lb bags)

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Organic Hemp Protein + Fiber, 3 lbs.

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Organic Hemp Protein 50%, 3 lbs.

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Organic Hemp Protein + Fiber, 16 oz.

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Organic Hemp Protein + Fiber, 30 oz. Enviro Pack

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Organic Hemp Protein 50%, 16 oz. jar

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Raw Protein Hemp Powder, 16 oz.

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Raw Protein Hemp Powder, 3 lbs.

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Chia Seed Products

Coconut Mulberry Chia Delight Cereal, 12oz

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Chia Goodness Cereal (All Raw!) 12 oz.

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Chocolate Chia Moon Drops (100% Raw!) 4.5oz

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Magic Of Chia, The: Revival Of An Ancient Wonder Food

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CERTIFIED ORGANIC Chia Seeds 1 lb

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CERTIFIED ORGANIC Chia Seeds 5 lb

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Chia Seeds 1 lb (Chemical Free)

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Chia Seeds 5lb (Chemical Free)

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Chia Seeds 25lb (Chemical Free)

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Raw Sprouted Chia Flour 8oz

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WHITE, Chia Seeds 1lb, White (Chemical Free)

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WHITE 5lb, White Chia Seeds 5lb (Chemical Free)

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WHITE GROUND, Chia Seeds 1lb (Chemical Free)

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Flax Seed Products

Flax Cracker (Thick) BREAKFAST Crusts

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Flax Cracker (Thick) Crusts

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Flax Cracker (Thick) MINERAL RICH Crusts

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Raw Bread – SUN-FLAX FOCACCIA, 4 oz.

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Raw Bread – SUN-FLAX Italian, 4 oz.

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Raw Bread – SUN-FLAX Original, 4 oz.

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Raw Bread – SUN-FLAX Raisin, 4 oz.

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Raw Bread – SUN-FLAX RYE, 4 oz.

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Sesame Flax Seed Crackers 4 oz.

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Freeze Dried Flax Sprout Powder, 4 oz.

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Hi-Lignan Nutri-Flax, 16 oz.

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New Generation B-Flax-D, 2 lbs.

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