Diatomaceous Earth comes to us via the one-celled plant-creature called the Diatom. They live in the Earth's waterways and as they synthesize the water, they build up these mineral silica crustations around themselves. They only live for six days and after they die, these mineral crustations fall to the bottom of the water. In a few select areas in the world where it has been untouched for thousands of years, huge deposits of Diatomaceous Earth are built up, as seen in this picture to the left.


Diatomaceous Earth is hence not really "earth"; it's more like fossil shell flour - nothing more than the silica shells of these little one-celled diatoms. The micronized pieces of the Diatomaceous Earth powder are extremely hard and sharp. This is what makes it so effective for killing fleas, plus parasites and worms in animals and humans. This food grade Diatomaceous Earth is ground down into a micronized size and when you rub it inbetween your fingers really hard, you would have no idea that it is actually so hard and sharp at the smallest level. It just feels like any type of powder. However, to insects, fleas, tapeworms, mites and other parasites, it is just like shards of glass.

The Diatomaceous Earth gets onto the insect, cockroach, flea, or parasite, and as they move, these tiny microscopic sharp pieces scratch off the waxy coating of these bugs and they eventually dehydrate and die within an hour. You can put a coating of Diatomaceous Earth on your dog, for example, and it has the great potential to kill any fleas and ticks they are carrying more effectively than toxic chemicals, and in a very short time frame. Diatomaceous Earth (DE) has the potential to work effectively on bed bugs, mites, for flower gardens (just sprinkle it on the flowers and dirt), for organic gardening (effective against all garden "pests"), and for fruit trees (just mix with water and spray it on the fruit trees for pest protection). It is also great to feed about a tablespoon of DE to pets, because it has the potential to completely de-worm them in literally just a few days.

This product is food grade and humans can consume it too, but I recommend only consuming Diatomaceous Earth short term against tapeworms and other macroparasites. I know of some people who take it every day for managing parasites and cleaning the walls of the intestines, but it's not something I would personally intake on an ongoing basis. Although it is micronized and you can't really cut your fingers with it, no matter how much you pinch and rub it, still... it is still like glass on some level. For me, I would be concerned it might create polyps in my intestines or possible other issues if I consumed it long-term. In the short-term, I consider Diatomaceous Earth an outstanding product for simple, natural parasite/pest control for the whole family!

Diatomaceous Earth is Fossil Shell Flour from ancient one-celled plants called Diatoms.

DOSAGE: Daily silica needs of humans are 20-30 mg. In years past, our bodies would get enough silica from our diet. Unfortunately, many of the foods we now eat have lost their nutritional value due to soil nutrient depletion, food processing, and chemicals. Supplemental use of Perma-Guard Diatomaceous Earth is essential to total body health.

Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth Uses

Silica can help avoiding or alleviating Alzheimer's disease by preventing the body from absorbing aluminum and may flush out aluminum from the tissues. Silica can stimulate the immune system.

]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007481 Mon, 13 May 2013 12:35:25 -0500 15.99 USD 1007481 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/diatomearth.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007128 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007128 Louis C. Kervran, in his book Biological Transmutations, reveals that bones, muscles and cartilage diseases (Arthritis, Fractures, Gout, Muscle Cramps, Osteoporosis, Muscular Dystrophy and more) can be alleviated if sufficient Silica was included in the dietary intake. (add food rich with Silica). He also found that the best food for Bone Healing is whole grain (high in Magnesium and low in Calcium).

Buckwheat is one of the best sources of minerals especially Manganese and Magnesium. Millet also is high in Calcium and Magnesium, and is easy to digest. These two sprouted seeds should be included in any diet.

For Hemorrhoids you should prevent constipation by consuming sprouted Buckwheat, Barley, Soft Wheat, Rye and Oats. These could be also boiled/cooked to ease the digestive system.

Sprouting takes a nut or seed that is dormant and brings it to life. You can watch as a food that has been sitting in a bag on a shelf for months begins to grow a little sprout and transforms. One of the easiest foods to sprout is buckwheat. Buckwheat becomes packed with live enzymes and vital nutrients when sprouted.

Sprouted buckwheat is an amazing food because it tastes like a grain but is actually gluten and wheat free and not a grain at all. It is one of the most complete sources of protein on the planet, containing all eight essential amino acids. This makes it perfect for diabetics and those who want to cut down on their sugary carbohydrates and to balance their blood sugar levels. It is also known to lower high blood pressure.

Sprouted buckwheat also cleanses the colon and alkalizes the body. Buckwheat is a wonderful super food for people who have varicose veins or hardening of the arteries. One of the reasons is that it is full of rutin, which is a compound that is known as a powerful capillary wall strengthener. When veins become weak, blood and fluids accumulate and leak into nearby tissues, which may cause varicose veins or hemorrhoids.

This healing food is also rich in lecithin, making it a wonderful cholesterol balancer because lecithin soaks up "bad" cholesterol and prevents it from being absorbed. Lecithin neutralizes toxins and purifies the lymphatic system, taking some of the load off of the liver. Sprouted buckwheat is also a brain boosting super food. 28% of the brain is actually made up of lecithin. Research suggests that regularly consuming foods rich in lecithin may actually prevent anxiety, depression, brain fog, mental fatigue and generally make the brain sharper and clearer.

Buckwheat is high in iron so it is a good blood builder. It also prevents osteoporosis because of its high boron and calcium levels. Sprouted buckwheat is high in bio-flavonoids and co-enzyme Q10. It contains all of the B vitamins, magnesium, manganese, and selenium, as well as many other health giving compounds.

How to Sprout

Place 1 1/2 Cups of buckwheat groats into a bowl and cover it with 2- 3 times as much room temperature water. Mix the seeds up so that none are floating on the top. Allow the seeds to soak for about an hour. Drain the water in a colander and let them stand, rinsing 3 times per day with cool water for 2 days. You will notice a gooey substance on the buckwheat, which is starch. Make sure that you wash this off thoroughly. Spouts will form after a day or two.



]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007128 Tue, 07 May 2013 11:57:40 -0500 5.52 USD 1007128 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/buckwheat1lb.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007137 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007137 “In less than eight months, with little change in diet and minimal exercise because of arthritic knees, my triglycerides had dropped from 198 to 120, and my LDL numbers went from 121 to 98.” — Les Clark

Les was diagnosed with high cholesterol in February of 2009 after trying for a year to lower it with diet and exercise. His doctor prescribed cholesterol-lowering medications that he took for several months but quit because of their side affects.

His brother, Jeff Clark, a naturopathic physician, recommended he try raw oat groats to help lower his cholesterol numbers. “Raw (unkilned) organic oat groats are sometimes called sprouting oats or Scottish oats. Oat groats are the unbroken inner oat seed kernels with the outer husks removed. Oat groats have not been cooked nor heat treated in any way. They are living seeds that will sprout.” (Excerpted from Raw Oats for Gastrointestinal Health Copyright 2009 Jeff Clark, ND. A complete copy of his paper is available upon request.)

Les soaked 2/3 cup of raw oat groats in 1 1/2 cups of water overnight. In the morning he used a blender to chop up the groats into smaller pieces, adding a little cinnamon, yogurt or blueberries. He commented that the groats had a nice nutty, almost sweet flavor. (You might want to start with a smaller serving every couple of days until your gut environment acclimates to the raw groats. Using a blender helps break down the mixture into a pleasant and digestible consistency.)

He ate this for breakfast two to three times a week until his next blood test in September of 2009, which revealed the good news. His total cholesterol dropped from 190 to 157, triglycerides went from 198 to 120, LDL from 121 to 98, VLDL from 40 to 24, and his HDL improved from 29 to 35, still low but almost normal range.



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Anthocyanin Content

Researchers at Cornell University report that red cabbage is high compounds called anthocyanins. Though anthocyanins are pigments that give red cabbage its color, they are also antioxidant compounds, which help healthy cells in the body fight off damage caused by unhealthy cells and environmental assaults from chemicals such as cigarette smoke and pollution. Published in the November 2009 issue of "Planta," the Cornell researchers recommend red cabbage as a health promoting, high antioxidant food. Additionally, a study published in December 2004 in the "Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology" indicates that anthocyanins can slow the growth of cancer cells, stop new cancer cells from forming and reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Isothiocyanate Content

It may be hard to spell and say, but there is nothing difficult about accepting the positive effect that isothiocyanates have on your health. The Linus Pauling Institute reports that isothiocyanates are the by-products of the breakdown of sulfur compounds in red cabbage in other cruciferous vegetables. Isothiocyanates are biologically active and can help metabolize and eliminate toxins and cancer causing chemicals from the body. They also have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity. Cooking red cabbage will decrease its isothiocyanate content, so try to enjoy some raw red cabbage in salads or coleslaw.

Diabetes Benefits

Diabetes is a condition in which the body does not make, or properly use, insulin to get sugar into the cells. Consequently, when sugar stays in the bloodstream, it raises blood sugar levels and can cause damage to the organs and body systems. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, neuropathy is a common problem associated with diabetes and can affect any of the body's systems, from eyes and ears to lungs, heart and toes. Neuropathies stem from nerve damage caused from uncontrolled blood sugar. A study in the September 2008 issue of "Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine" reports that when researchers fed diabetic rats an extract from red cabbage for 60 days, they experienced improvement in all of their negative symptoms associated with diabetes, including neuropathy. Blood sugar levels were decreased and kidney function also improved.

Caution

While red cabbage is good for you in many ways, there is one way in which it may be particularly bad. If you are on blood thinners or anticoagulants, you should watch your intake of red cabbage. According to America's Anticoagulation Resource, those on blood thinners should limit their vitamin K intakes to between 60 and 80 micrograms per day. A 1-cup serving of red cabbage contains 42 micrograms. If you consume other foods high in vitamin K, such as leafy greens, you should limit your red cabbage intake, otherwise it may interfere with your blood thinner's ability to work properly.



]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007139 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:23:23 -0500 44.44 USD 1007139 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007141 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007141 When considering a superfood to help to keep you healthy you will want to look at watercress sprouts as an option. This little food is full of vitamins, nutrients, and minerals to help you to keep your body healthy and to promote longevity. These can be used in a variety of ways and provide numerous benefits that would not have thought about before. These sprouts provide a number if benefits in a many different ways.

Used by Hippocrates, the father of medicine, Hippocrates had a hospital built next to a flowing stream where he would have unlimited access to watercress sprouts, which he used to treat the sick. Dating back to the 16th century, herbalist Culpepper used watercress as an effective way to cleanse the blood. During the 1800s, watercress was eaten by the poor in place of bread and became an essential part of the working class diet. Watercress has always been revered for its healing properties and nutritional value.

Benefits

The health benefits of watercress sprouts are numerous considering it size. This leafy greenery contains phytochemicals, which are disease prevention plant compounds. One of the most noted phytochemicals in watercress is glucosinolates. As with any form of raw vegetables, glucosinolates are best absorbed when not cooked, and since watercress is not usually cooked, it makes an excellent source of glucosinolates.

Watercress sprouts, when consumed regularly, have cancer-fighting potential. A 2007 study from American Journal of Clinical Nutrition determined that watercress can reduce cancer-related cellular damage due to its natural level of antioxidants and carotenoids.

Proven effective in weight loss, one cup of watercress contains 4 calories and zero fat, which makes it an ideal food to add bulk to meals without adding loads of additional calories. Vegetables such as watercress are highly recommended by The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to help with weight loss.

Vitamins

Watercress also contains high levels of antioxidants, even more so than apples, mazuna, or broccoli. One cup of watercress will provide 106% of the RDA for Vitamin K, a much-required vitamin for those with blood clotting issues. A cup of watercress sprouts will also provide 2% of daily vitamin E intake, 22% of vitamin A and 24% of vitamin C. Watercress is also an excellent source for magnesium, thiamin, phosphorus, calcium and vitamin B6.

Vitamin A

Watercress provides as much as 100 g of Vitamin A. It provides vitamin A via beta-carotene. Vitamin A, an essential fat-soluble nutrient is necessary for normal vision, embryonic development, growth of cells and for maintenance of the immune function.

Vitamin C

Watercress sprouts provide a rich source of Vitamin C, which is necessary for normal neurological function. It can also help to benefit cardiovascular health.

Folate

Folate, and other B vitamins are also present in watercress. Folate is involved in the synthesis, repair and function of the body's DNA and it can be used to protect against colorectal cancer. It is one of the most important components to a woman's diet during pregnancy.

Iron

Iron, a necessary vitamin for production of blood and the maintenance of various organisms within the body is present in watercress sprouts. It provides 2.2mg iron per 100g. This is about 13 percent of the recommended daily allowance for iron. Iron enables energy production and the transportation of oxygen throughout the body.

Potassium

The essential mineral potassium is present in watercress. In fact, it has one of the highest natural levels of potassium available. This mineral helps to regulate the blood pressure and nerve to muscle function. Those experiencing cramping often are deficient in potassium.

Calcium

Known for its importance of maintaining and building bone mass, calcium is an essential nutrient. Watercress contains about 170 mg per 100 g or 17 percent of the recommended daily allowance per 80g serving. Calcium does much more including contributing to nerve and muscle function, blood coagulation, release of the hormone insulin and maintenance of a normal blood pressure.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Providing access to omega-3 fatty acids is a significant benefit of watercress. Watercress is naturally low in fat. However, it contains polyunsaturated fat that the body needs to maintain overall health. Omega-3 fatty acids are a requirement for heart health, protecting cell membranes and in maintaining normal brain function.

How Watercress Sprouts Help Your Body

When consuming sprouts, which you can grow from sprouting seeds, you can see a significant improvement in your overall health and well being. The following are examples of how watercress sprouts aid in improving your health, broken down by location.

The eyes benefit from watercress sprouts because of the protective antioxidants called phytochemicals lutein and zeaxanthin found within it. In addition, you can improve your night vision by getting the Vitamin A and zinc found within these sprouts.

The skin is one of the most important defence tools for the body and watercress sprouts enable it to remain healthy. The Vitamins A and C found within watercress help to keep the skin healthy and young looking, not to mention smooth.

Maintaining a healthy liver can help keep you healthy because it helps to remove waste product and toxins from the body. Watercress sprouts aid in the liver's function because it contains glucosinolates. These phytochemicals can help to regulate and boost the liver's function. This enables the body to naturally detoxify itself using natural produced enzymes.

Your hair and nails need zinc, Vitamin A and iron to look good and to remain strong. Watercress provides all of these nutrients. It can help you to have healthy hair and strong, clear nails.

The bones benefit from watercress. Because these sprouts have calcium, magnesium, Vitamins A, C and K, as well as manganese, it may help to increase the strength of bones. In addition, it helps to maintain strong bones even as you age.

The iron, Vitamin B6 and folic acid found within these sprouts ensure the body can product healthy red and white blood cells. These blood cells help to fight off infection and enable the organs to function by supplying a good source of oxygen to them. In short, it works to increase the body's immune system function. Additionally, the Vitamin C located within watercress is helpful because it helps the body to pull more iron from non-meat foods, giving your body the protein it needs.

The immune system also benefits from watercress sprout consumption. By growing these sprouting seeds, the body will take in Vitamin B. This helps the body to build antibodies against disease and illness. Vitamins C and E provide the immune system with the ability to develop and protect specialist cells. These work to remove and fight off free radicals in the body. Free radicals can often cause heart disease and cancer. In fact, the glucosinolate compounds found within watercress work as a defence against carcinogens, which cause cancer. The Vitamin A in watercress also helps to encourage immune health.

Metabolism is something everyone knows about. It is the efficiency of the body to burn food for energy. Watercress can encourage a healthy metabolism and amp up energy levels. Watercress contains the nutrient iodine, which helps the thyroid to function properly. The thyroid controls the production of some of the most important hormones in the body. Some of these hormones regulate the metabolic rate. Vitamin B1 and magnesium, found within watercress, helps the body to release energy from food. Iron helps to deliver those nutrients throughout the body's cells so you have the energy you need.

It is clear to see the watercress, from those small sprouting seeds to the wonderfully flavoured sprouts, can affect the body in numerous ways. Beyond a doubt, this is one of the healthiest food options for you and it just happens to be easy to take in, too.

Phytochemicals in Watercress Sprouts

One of the things that watercress does is provide the body with some of the most important phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are biologically active compounds found in some plants. Antioxidants are one type of these. They work as a protective measure throughout the body.

One of the highest concentrations of phytochemicals in watercress sprouts is glucosinolate derivatives. This includes PEITC and MEITCs, as well as hydroxycinnamic acids and carotenoids including beta carotene and lutein. These compounds are believed to be incredibly valuable in protecting against carcinogens. Carcinogens, which cause cancer, are commonly taken in through every action including breathing and consuming food. These toxins line the body's blood vessels and cells. With nutrients like PEITC and MEITCs, the body has the means of flushing out those carcinogens to keep them from developing into cancers. The higher concentration and amount of these compounds taken in, the more fighting power the body has.

Flavonoids and carotenoids are also powerful antioxidants. They work to flush out the cells of free radicals that can cause heart disease and lung conditions. They also work to remove those toxins that enter into the body can clog blood vessels and cells. Free radicals enter the body through its various processes including pollution, infection, alcohol consumption, cigarette smoke, and radiation exposure. The body naturally produces antioxidant enzymes, which work to counterbalance the free radicals. Yet, overproduction can lead to oxidative stress, which damages DNA, lipids and more. Without a way to sweep out free radicals, individuals are more prone to conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, chronic health conditions, cardiovascular disease, cancer and other conditions.

Watercress Sprouts for Vegetarians

Vegetarians consuming watercress sprouts will find it a particular good, nutritious option. Watercress sprouts have more calcium than leaf lettuce or spinach. It also has a great taste which can make going meatless far easier to do. These sprouts are a good source of fibre. It does contain a small level of protein as well, which can aid in the vegetarian diet. With Vitamin A, C and D, plus folic acid, calcium, iron and zinc, watercress sprouts are the ideal food for this type of diet.

Uses

Juice watercress sprouts to add it to other juices for its antioxidant benefits. Watercress sprouts can be eaten alone in salads or mixed with other leafy greens for enhanced flavour. Toss a handful of watercress on freshly made soup for a refreshing flavour boost, or substitute watercress in Asian meals.

Watercress is best consumed as fresh as possible. For those with digestive disorders, toss your watercress in a little vinegar and olive oil to improve digestion and absorption of nutrients.



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Fennel seeds indeed contain numerous flavonoid anti-oxidants like kaempferol and quercetin. These compounds function as powerful anti-oxidants by removing harmful free radicals from the body thus protect from cancers, infection, aging and degenerative neurological diseases.

Like in caraway, fennel seeds too are rich source of dietary fiber. 100 g seeds provide 39.8 g of fiber. Much of this roughage is metabolically inert insoluble fiber, which helps increase bulk of the food by absorbing water throughout the digestive system and easing constipation condition.

In addition, dietary fibers bind to bile salts (produced from cholesterol) and decrease their re-absorption in colon, thus help lower serum LDL cholesterol levels. Together with flavonoid anti-oxidants, fiber composition of fennel helps protect the colon mucus membrane from cancers.

Fennel seeds compose of health benefiting volatile essential oil compounds such as anethole, limonene, anisic aldehyde, pinene, myrcene, fenchone, chavicol, and cineole. These active principles in the fennel are known to have antioxidant, digestive, carminative, and anti-flatulent properties.

Fennel seeds are concentrated source of minerals like copper, iron, calcium, potassium, manganese, selenium, zinc, and magnesium. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Iron is required for red blood cell formation. Zinc is a co-factor in many enzymes that regulate growth and development, sperm generation, digestion and nucleic acid synthesis. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the powerful anti-oxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.

Furthermore, the seeds indeed are the storehouse for many vital vitamins. Vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C as well as many B-complex vitamins like thiamin, pyridoxine, riboflavin and niacin particularly are concentrated in these seeds.



]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007132 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:20:08 -0500 17.90 USD 1007132 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1005751 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1005751 If you want sunflower greens, then you need to get the Baby Black sunflowers. But these will sprout a little bit if you sprout them for a few days. They stay very cruncy and are really good tasty addition to any recipe or eat them by themselves.

Organic Sunflower seed is high in fiber, protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins A, B complex, C, potassium, magnesium and also these organic sunflower seeds offer the trace elements zinc, manganese, copper and chromium.

Organic Sunflower seed greens are a tender baby vegetable, high in chlorophyll, and a substitute for lettuce. Organic Sunflower seed greens have a slightly salty taste that some compare to watercress. Organic Sunflower seeds greens are rich in chlorophyll, enzymes, vitamins, proteins, and the most important "nutrient", the life force.



]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1005751 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:41:24 -0500 13.65 USD 1005751 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/sunflower.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007130 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007130 Dill weed contains numerous plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have anti-oxidant, disease preventing, and health promoting properties.

This popular herb contains no cholesterol and low in calories. However, it is contains many anti-oxidants, vitamins like niacin, pyridoxine etc, and dietary fibers which help to control blood cholesterol levels.

Dill leaves (sprigs) and seeds contain many essential volatile oils such as d-carvone, dillapiol, DHC, eugenol, limonene, terpinene and myristicin.

The essential oil, Eugenol in the dill has been in therapeutic usage as local anesthetic and anti-septic. Eugenol has also been found to reduce blood sugar levels in diabetics. (Further detailed studies required to establish its role.)

Dill oil, extracted from dill seeds has anti-spasmodic, carminative, digestive, disinfectant, galactagogue (helps breast milk secretion), sedative properties.

It is also rich in many vital vitamins including folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin A, ß-carotene, vitamin-C that are essential for optimum metabolism inside the body.

Vitamin-A and beta carotene are natural flavonoid antioxidants. 100 g of dill weed sprigs provide 7718 IU or 257% of recommended-daily levels of this vitamin. Vitamin A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin and is essential for vision. Consumption of natural foods rich in flavonoids helps body to protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.

Fresh dill is an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin; vitamin-C. 100 g contain about 85 g or 140% of vitamin C. Vitamin-C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.

Dill weed is a good source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Copper is a cofactor for many vital enzymes, including cytochrome c-oxidase and superoxide dismutase (other minerals function as cofactors for this enzyme are manganese and zinc). Zinc is a co-factor in many enzymes that regulate growth and development, sperm generation, digestion and nucleic acid synthesis. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.



]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007130 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:36:38 -0600 15.73 USD 1007130 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/dillsseg1.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007134 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007134 This Hot & Spicy salad greens mix contains cress, arugula, mustard and china rose radish seeds.

]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007134 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:36:10 -0600 20.43 USD 1007134 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/hotnspicyeg1.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007145 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007145 Sprouts of lentils, beans, pulses and other edible seeds are being used as nutrient rich, healthy foods since time immemorial. The endosperm of the seed is a miniature storehouse for the essential nutrients required for healthy functioning of our body system. When the seeds germinate, maximum energy is released for the developing plants, which we gain after consuming them as sprouts. Also, sprouts are a versatile food item, which you can have raw or prepare in different methods.

Try sprouting lentils at home. It is so easy that after going through this article, I am sure you will consider making them at home every time you plan to have sprouted lentil salads or other recipes. But, let's first take a brief look about the several health benefits of sprouts.

Sprouted Lentil Benefits

Lentils are a rich source of proteins, vitamin B, folate, iron, dietary fiber and minerals. Nevertheless, similar to any other sprouts, the nutritional content of lentils are much higher when they are in the sprouting or germinating phase. Or in other words, sprouting lentils benefits are incomparable to any other foods, as they are enriched with all the type of nutrients that are crucial for the development of the plants.

In a nutshell, benefits of sprouted lentils include increased proteins, vitamins and minerals along with ease in digestion. Considering the several health benefits of sprouts, more and more food items based on sprouted lentils have been introduced in the market. One such item that is worth a try is the sprouted grain bread, made exclusively from sprouts. Devoid of yeast, this bread is also an excellent nutritive choice for those who are restricted from yeast based foods.

]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007145 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:41:14 -0600 14.88 USD 1007145 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/greenlentil1lb.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007144 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007144 The EasyGreen Sprouter is not really well suited to growing gelatinous seeds of any kind. That's why we put "not for sprouting" on the description, though you can still kick start the seeds for garden growing with the sprouter.

It turns out arugula is packed full of many vit­a­mins and min­er­als includ­ing cal­cium, iron, potas­sium and vit­a­mins A, C and K and folic acid just to name a few. Another great ben­e­fit of arugula is its aid in can­cer pre­ven­tion. It is a cru­cif­er­ous veg­etable which stud­ies have found are an impor­tant food when it comes to can­cer pre­ven­tion due to var­i­ous prop­er­ties. Arugula is also a great source of chloro­phyll which helps to cleanse and ener­gize the blood.

]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007144 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:39:22 -0600 28.90 USD 1007144 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/arugula1lb.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007143 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007143 Most of us are reminded of ballparks, barbeques and hotdogs. Mustard, however, is used around the world to flavor all sorts of food. It is one of the most popular spices. But did you know that this tiny little seed not only packs a lot of flavor, but also has big health benefits?

Mustard is a spice commonly used in East Indian cooking. Recently as I was learning Indian cooking from a friend’s mother, we began discussing the health benefits of the various spices we were using, including mustard. I was surprised to learn that this tiny little seed can help with ailments ranging from food poisoning to cancer.

Mustard comes from the cabbage family and can be found in forty different varieties. However, there are three principal types of mustard that are commonly used: white, brown and black mustard seeds. White seeds, that are actually yellow in color, are the most mild. They are the ones used to make the yellow mustard most of us put on our hotdogs. Brown seeds, which are dark yellow in color, are a bit stronger and are used to make Dijon mustard. Black mustard seeds are the most pungent in taste.

Mustard seeds are used in their whole seed form, as a ground powder or combined with vinegar, wine or other liquids to create the paste most of us are familiar with. Mustard grows well in temperate climates. While Hungary, Great Britain, India, Canada and the United States currently produce the vast majority of mustard seeds used in the world today, the origin of mustard seeds can be traced to different areas of Europe and Asia.

The ancient Grecians used mustard seeds for their culinary properties. And it was in Rome that a paste from the ground seeds was first created, which is probably the ancestor of the mustard condiment we use today. Ancient Sanskrit writings dating back approximately 5,000 years, mention mustard seeds. Mustard seeds are also discussed in the New Testament in which faith and the kingdom of Heaven are compared to a mustard seed.

Early physicians, including Hippocrates, used mustard seed in their medicines. And even today, in many parts of the world, mustard seeds are used medicinally.

Mustard is an age-old purgative, meaning, it can be used to induce vomiting. This can be necessary in cases of accidental poisoning. My friend’s mother told me that in order to induce vomiting, you need to drink a mustard-flavored water concoction. Simply boil a teaspoon of seeds in a cup of water. Drain and allow the water to cool completely. Drink the mustard-flavored water all at once to cause vomiting.

For head or lung congestion, mustard is also a wonderful remedy. I was told that to clear congestion, prepare a warm foot-bath with water and a tablespoon of ground mustard seeds. Soaking your feet in this will draw the blood to the lower part of the body, and thus relieve congestion.

Mustard can also be used to help alleviate respiratory issues by making a poultice of ground mustard and applying it directly to the chest and throat.

In fact, mustard seeds are like tiny multi-vitamin pills. They contain calcium, iron, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, niacin, and dietary fiber. Mustard seeds also contain omega 3 fatty acids, which can lower cholesterol levels and help prevent heart disease. The seeds also have selenium and magnesium, which both possess anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or asthma. Mustard seeds are also known their anti-cancer effects due to the isothiocyanates in them.



]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007143 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:34:15 -0600 8.25 USD 1007143 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/mustardseed1lb.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007140 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007140 The soybean is the most widely grown and utilized legume in the world and one of the most well researched, health-promoting foods available today.

]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007140 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:34:11 -0600 6.70 USD 1007140 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/soybean1lb.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007138 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007138 Onion sprouts are immature onion plants that have grown for a period of only 10 to 15 days. The sprouts are eaten in this juvenile form, usually when they are from 2 to 3 inches (about 5 to 8 centimeters) in height. They provide a very mild taste when compared to a fully formed onion. In contrast to other seeds, onion sprouts grow the actual plant from their seeds instead of the root system. Onion sprouts can be grown at home and, if cultivated without pesticides and herbicides, would then be valued for their nutritional properties and their lack of chemicals often found in commercial growing crops.

As a member of the allium family, onion sprouts are the same variety of plant that includes garlic. Although individual plants might vary, the sprouts have a smell and taste similar to onions, although they are not as intense. The way they grow makes them similar in appearance to a small scallion.

Onion sprouts can be grown in a very small space in the home. They require indirect sunlight once they have started to show green shoots, but otherwise are easy to germinate and grow. This method of acquiring sprouts is popular because the amount of chemicals that are used can be strictly controlled or eliminated completely. Commercial home sprouting systems exist that can automate nearly every step of the process, allowing the sprouts to be grown any time of year. They can even be successfully grown with hydroponic or aeroponic methods.



]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007138 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:34:03 -0600 19.60 USD 1007138 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/onionhalflb.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007142 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007142 High protein, low moisture for Wheatgrass and breads. High protein, low moisture for Wheatgrass and breads.

Wheatgrass is a cereal grass. Along with alfalfa and barley grass, wheat grass has been found to be beneficial for health since the beginning of the last century. During this time it has been used to improve the health of humans and animals. In the early 1960's nutritionist and holistic health practitioner, Ann Wigmore, began to promote the health benefits of wheat grass after using it to cure her own colitis.

What is Wheatgrass?

Wheatgrass is the young grass of the wheat plant (Triticum aestivum). It can be juiced and drunk while fresh or dried and powdered and made into drinks or added to food. It is easy to grow at home indoors. It is also available in health food stores in powder and tablet form, frozen juice and as fresh juice shots.

What are the Nutrients in Wheatgrass?

Wheatgrass contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B8, and B12; C, E and K and all eight essential amino acids as well as thirteen of the sixteen non-essential amino acids. A single teaspoon of wheatgrass juice has only ten calories and almost a whole gram of protein. It also contains 8mcg of iodine, 15mg of calcium ,879 mcg of iron and 62mcg of zinc. Wheatgrass also contains Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). Because of the high content of chlorophyll, wheatgrass is believed to assist in blood flow, improve digestion and boost the overall detoxification of the body. Some studies have also shown that diets high in chlorophyll are related to lower incidences of colon cancer.

What are the Health Benefits of Wheatgrass?

Wheatgrass has a number of health benefits because of its high chlorophyll content. It can relieve allergies and clear up congestion. This also helps combat and prevent cold symptoms. In topical form it can ease the pain of minor burns and stings as well as sunburn. It is believed to help the body eliminate toxins, particularly those found in fluoridated water. It also reduces bad breath and body odor. Chlorophyll is also believed to have the ability to cure anemia, stimulating normal red blood cell count. Wheatgrass juice is high in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A. A study conducted by Dr. Chiu-nan Lai, Ph.D., at the University of Texas Cancer Center, Dept. of Biology in Houston, Texas, showed that chlorophyll can prevent certain types of cancer. Wheatgrass also helps prevent the build-up of bacteria.

How to Grow Wheatgrass

Sprout grass seeds in water for about six hours then sow in a seed tray containing fifty percent top soil and fifty percent peat moss. The soil should be two inches in depth. Water the tray lightly. Place the tray in direct sunlight for seven to ten days, watering as needed. Once the wheatgrass reaches seven inches in height, it is ready to harvest. It should be juiced immediately to obtain the full nutritional benefit.

Sproutman's Turn the Dial Sprout Chart


]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007142 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:33:53 -0600 6.20 USD 1007142 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/hardwheat1lb.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007135 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007135 These beautiful sprouts resemble red cabbage sprouts and has the same benefits as broccoli sprouts and cabbage sprouts. This seed is in the broccoli family with a distinct kale flavor. Ready to eat in about 1 week. Can be grown as a micro green - grow for about 25 days.



]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007135 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:33:20 -0600 29.80 USD 1007135 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/kale1lb.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007133 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007133 Chickpea sprouts, also known as garbanzo bean sprouts, are a protein-rich, high-carbohydrate food made from chickpeas. The sprouting process is simple -- you merely soak the chickpeas in water overnight, then rinse and drain the chickpeas several times daily until visible sprouts, which look like white tails, emerge from the chickpeas. These chickpea sprouts are relatively low in calories, so you can consume them even when dieting.

Fat

Chickpea sprouts are low in fat, as each 100 g serving contains 4 g of fat. Of this fat, only 1 g comes from saturated fat, a type of fat that may increase your risk of heart disease when you eat too much of it. The American Heart Association suggests a daily limit of less than 16 g of saturated fat to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

Protein

Chickpea sprouts are a rich source of protein. Each 100 g serving contains 10 g of protein, which is 2 g more than a cup of milk provides. Protein is vital for your overall health, so the Institute of Medicine suggests that you eat 0.8 g of protein daily for each kilogram of body weight.

Carbohydrates

Chickpea sprouts are also a rich source of carbohydrates. A 100 g serving of the sprouts provides 24 g of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are your body's primary source of energy, so carbohydrate-rich foods such as chickpea sprouts can be good choices for pre-exercise meals.

Fiber

One type of carbohydrate chickpea sprouts provide is dietary fiber; each 100 g serving contains 3 g. Dietary fiber is important because it promotes feelings of fullness, helps stabilize blood sugar levels and may help reduce your cholesterol levels.

Vitamins and Minerals

Chickpea sprouts are high in vitamin C, with 45 percent of the daily suggested intake in each 100 g serving. Chickpea sprouts also contain 16 percent of the daily suggested iron intake in an 100 g serving.



]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007133 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:33:08 -0600 7.20 USD 1007133 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/garbanzo1lb.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007129 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007129 Now you have another choice for radish. China Red Radish can be added to sprouts salads and raw sprouted soups. Use them for a spicier juice.



]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007129 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:33:00 -0600 9.28 USD 1007129 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/chinaradish1lb.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007127 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007127 Barley's fiber can prevent or help with a number of different health conditions. The fiber in Barley can also help to prevent blood sugar levels from rising too high in people with diabetes.

Barley grass contains a type of nutrients found in plant foods called phytochemicals. These are not essential nutrients, but may nevertheless benefit your health. Like other green, leafy plant foods, barley grass contains the phytochemical chlorophyll as well as a class of phytochemicals called carotenoids. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, or LPI, chlorophyll derivatives have been used orally to control internal odors and as a topical treatment for wounds for over 50 years without any serious side effects. Scientists are also studying whether chlorophyll might be useful in treating certain types of cancers, according to the LPI. Carotenoids found in barley grass and other vegetables also have antioxidant effects which may prove useful in treating and preventing cancer and other chronic diseases, though as of January 2011 there is no research to definitively support these claims.

Although barley is better known for the grains produced by mature barley plants, barley grass harvested from an early stage in the plant's growth is a popular health food due to its wealth of nutrients. Young cereal grasses like barley and wheat grass contain similar types of nutrients as those found in green, leafy vegetables like spinach, but in a more concentrated package.

Phytochemical Profile

Barley grass contains a type of nutrients found in plant foods called phytochemicals. These are not essential nutrients, but may nevertheless benefit your health. Like other green, leafy plant foods, barley grass contains the phytochemical chlorophyll as well as a class of phytochemicals called carotenoids. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, or LPI, chlorophyll derivatives have been used orally to control internal odors and as a topical treatment for wounds for over 50 years without any serious side effects. Scientists are also studying whether chlorophyll might be useful in treating certain types of cancers, according to the LPI. Carotenoids found in barley grass and other vegetables also have antioxidant effects which may prove useful in treating and preventing cancer and other chronic diseases, though as of January 2011 there is no research to definitively support these claims.

Nutrients

In addition to phytochemicals, barley grass is densely packed with both essential micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals, and macronutrients such as protein and fiber. According to an Oprah.com, while barley grass has many of the same nutrients as other green, leafy vegetables like spinach, barley grass offers these nutrients in a more concentrated package than other veggies, meaning that small servings of barley grass pack a lot of nutrition. According to the website PeerTrainer, a typical serving of barley grass, in powdered form, is 5 to 10 g. One serving of barley grass contains 1,750 IU of vitamin A, 11 mg of vitamin C, 280 mg of vitamin K, 18 mg of calcium, 3.6 mg of magnesium and 2 mg of iron. A serving also contains 800 mg of protein and 600 mg of fiber.

Comparison With Wheat Grass

There are few nutritional differences between barley grass and wheat grass. Both are cereal grasses which, when young, have nutrient profiles more like those of vegetables rather than grains. Like barley grass, wheat grass is also rich in chlorophyll, vitamins A and C, and minerals like iron and calcium. Both barley and wheat grass act as antioxidants which reduce inflammation and may possibly confer other health benefits as well.



]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007127 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:32:52 -0600 6.20 USD 1007127 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/barley1lb.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1007126 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1007126 Has a strong, nutty, sweet flavor. Adzuki is also known as the "Mercedes" of beans!

Note: Adzuki Beans will pale somewhat as they swell with water. Before you end your soak, check them: If you see that on some of your beans, part of the bean (one end usually) is still as dark as it was before soaking, they need a little more time to soak - to make sure they have taken up all the water they need.

For that reason we generally soak Adzukis for 12 hours.

If we are in a hurry we'll use warmer water - 80° is a good starting point if you want to experiment with shorter soak periods, but be careful not to go too hot - it can cook your seeds in which case they will never sprout.

Adzukis also tend to have more hard seed than other seed types. If you buy your seed from us this is not a concern, but if you buy Adzuki or other seeds elsewhere be sure to examine them after soaking to make sure there are no hard seeds (seeds that are as hard after soaking as before) lurking at the bottom. If there are - throw those (the hard ones) out! They are easy to spot as they are smaller than those that are swollen with water.

Health & Nutritional Benefits of Eating Adzuki Sprouts

Sprouted adzuki beans are beneficial for blood in stools and bleeding during pregnancy.

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Moderate Water

]]> rawworldservice@gmail.com (Matt) http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1004010 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:10:44 -0500 9.50 USD 1004010 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/images/immunityboostmix.jpg http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1004216 http://www.therawfoodworld.com/index.php?main_page=product_reviews&products_id=1004216 English Breakfast Radish - 100 Seeds

Raphanus sativus
Organic - Heirloom - Open Pollinated
2-3 in. x 1 in. root. Hardy Annual
Introduced prior to 1885, this olive-shaped radish is rosy scarlet with crisp, white flesh and a white tip. A very handsome variety. Maintains its crisp texture up to 2 months after planting.
Sow 1-2 seeds per inch in rows 6 inches apart in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Sow every two weeks for a continuous supply. Be sure to thin. Harvesting tips. Begin harvesting as soon as radishes reach eating size and before the plant goes to seed.

Water Often



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Lycopersicon esculentum
Variety - cerasiforme
Organic - Wild - Open Pollinated
1/2 oz. Tender Annual - Volumes of marble-sized fruits born in clusters.
Tart flavor early and sweeter late in the season. Vigorous, indeterminate vines. Tiny seeds are pressed into the soil surface. Tamp securely and keep evenly moist, warm and in the light for germination.

Moderate Water



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