Does the quality of your food effect the quality of your life?
In the past, I didn’t have a true concept of what it meant
to live healthily. My idea of
being healthy was to be skinny. I think that this is a common misconception for
a lot of people, especially women. I thought the less food I ate the better.
And when I did eat, I had feelings of guilt and shame surrounding my mealtimes,
which were few and far between. During this part of my life, I was also feeling
depressed and anxious. I wasn’t fully expressing myself. I didn’t experience a
lot of joy in my life…and if I did it was in a fleeting, unsustainable fashion.
What I’ve learned since beginning my studies in holistic nutrition is that our
relationship with food is indicative of our relationship with our life. Once I
learned what foods worked for me (as it’s different for each person), I began
nourishing myself with nutrient dense whole foods. That is, food that hasn’t
been processed and stripped of all nutrients (like many canned or processed
foods that come in a package). I began spending most of my time in the grocery
store in the produce section. I
realized this is where the real food lives! These are the foods that make my
body and soul thrive. As I began to give myself permission to enjoy foods that
fueled me (eating for fuel+enjoyment is the ultimate eating experience), I
began to experience states of pure bliss in my life. I began not only seeking
the highest quality food possible but also the highest quality life experiences
possible. This is when my love affair with SUPERFOODS like raw cacao began. I
thought “Why not feed myself with the healthiest foods out there? What’s
stopping me?” The quality of foods that I choose to eat is a mirror of the
quality of experiences I have in my life now. I want nothing but the most
fulfilling, highest vibration food and life experiences because you only live
once. Why not love yourself enough to take really good care of yourself? Have
you experienced a shift in the way you eat and the quality of your life? Please
share with us below.
SEED Nutrition
Health Benefits of Hemp Protein
- Increased energy/productivity
- Improved metabolism
- Reduced food cravings
- Reduced cholesterol and blood pressure
- Improved immune system
Hemp seeds are an EXCELLENT SOURCE of protein. It has a compete spectrum of organic proteins including all 20 amino acids that are USED in the human body. The important thing about proteins found in hemp is that they are similar to those found in the human body because hemp uses the right quantities to help our bodies make the protein it needs.
Essential Healthy Fats
Hemp contains the Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) omega-3 and omega 6 in a healthy 3:1 ratio. It contains the hard to get gamma linolenic acid GLA. Essential fats found in hemp help reduce food cravings and inflammation and improve circulation throughout the body.
Fiber
Hemp is a source of dietary fiber containing 8 grabs of fibre (one third of the recommended daily requirement) also an excellent source of dietary fibre.
Did you know? That there are no known allergies to hemp foods! Hemp does not contain sugar, saturated fatty acids, trans fats, no cholesterol, and does not contain any THC.
Find it in our Be Strong - Ultimate Protein Smoothie Mix with Hemp Protein, Mesquite (calcium & protein), and antioxidant rich cacao.
What is the HIGHEST antioxidant food on the planet?
What do antioxidants do, you may ask?
They eliminate harmful free radicals from the body making you stronger and healthier. Free radicals are a part of life, our body releases them when we breathe, run, and age ... but even MORE are produced with harmful pollutions, toxins in the air & food, and alcohol - so the MORE antioxidants in your diet the BETTER chance you have to resist the damage caused by free radicals and greatly reduce the risk of certain cancers.
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ORAC Scores for top 10 Antioxidant foods per 100g |
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1) |
Not Your Sugar Mamas Raw Cacao Powder* |
98,000 |
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2) |
Raw Cacao Nibs** |
62,100 |
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3) |
Not Your Sugar Mamas Raw Dark Chocolate* |
27,900 |
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4) |
Roasted Cocoa Powder |
26,000 |
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5) |
Goji Berries** |
25,300 |
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6) |
Acai Berries** |
18,500 |
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7) |
Dark Chocolate |
13,120 |
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8) |
Prunes |
5,770 |
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9) |
Raisins |
2,830 |
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10) |
Blueberries |
2,400 |
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Source: US department of Agriculture |
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* Tested by Southern Cross University Australia |
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** Tested by Brunswick Laboratories, MA, USA |
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Raw Chocolate Lovers Rejoice
Part of our mission at 7a foods is to hand select quality foodstuffs for our store. In staying true to our mission, we’d like to bring Not Your Sugar Mama’s into the spotlight and talk a little about raw chocolate and the women who make it.
Growing up, Bennett Coffey came to the Vineyard every summer. Lucky for us, Bennett made the island her permanent home three years ago. Since then she has earned a living teaching sailing and yoga, gardening, catering, and a one-night-gig working at a fine dining restaurant where she was not asked back after one too many wine glasses were broken.
From 2008-2009 Bennett attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. During her time there an alumnae gave a lecture on the benefits of raw chocolate and passed out free samples. Bennett was hooked. “They were delicious,” she remembers. “And I felt different after eating it.”
It turns out, chocolate, when not mixed with dairy and sugar, is one of the most powerful antioxidants on the planet. It is also remarkably rich in magnesium, which balances brain chemistry, combats depression and builds strong bones. Eating chocolate in it’s raw form diminishes appetite, enhances relaxation and promotes better sleep. Upon learning all this, Bennett wanted to share the good news, that chocolate can be good for you!
Bennett began by making chocolate for family and friends as gifts. The positive response from those lucky taste-testers prompted Bennett to try out new recipes, experiment with different ingredients and ultimately secure a commercial kitchen space, and then, with the help of a friend, Kyleen Keenan, Not Your Sugar Mama’s was born.
Recently, Bennett and Kyleen opened a small chocolate factory in the Tisbury Marketplace (next to Rocco’s pizza). Don’t worry if you cannot get to Vineyard Haven because Not Your Sugar Mamas is currently sold in 50 locations in the New England Area, including 7a Foods.
Cheers to healthy chocolate and stay tuned to the 7a Foods blog for more profiles on our specialty products and the great people who make them.
Look for Not Your Sugar Mamas chocolate bars in our refrigerator!
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