Salba....AMAZING

[Spiritlite]

Google Salba...you will find out the exact health benefits...lowers cholestoral, helps with arthritis, blood pressure, more energy etc etc etc I could go on. It's basically a little seed. It's 15 dollars for a packet of seed but there are 100 servings, you don't have to grind them, but drink a lot of water as they take in a lot of water. They have a slightly nutty flavor and don't change the flavor of food that much.
Seriously guys do some research and give it a shot....this looks like a miracle food. Below is just a tiny glimpse, it has magnesium and actually a lot of minerals that multivitamins have. Plus it's vegetarian...and gluten free.
Spiritlite.



8x MORE
Omega-3s Than Salmon


Salba offers superior Omega 3 benefits to fish oils (http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/redir.php?link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spiritualforums.co m%2Fvb%2Fredir.php%3Flink%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww .salba.com%252Ffacts%2523) and salmon without the strong taste. Omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function, growth and development. Salba is the richest vegetarian source of EFAs in nature.
25% MORE
Dietary Fiber Than Flax Seed


Dietary fiber supports healthy digestive function and promotes natural detoxification (http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/redir.php?link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spiritualforums.co m%2Fvb%2Fredir.php%3Flink%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww .salba.com%252Ffacts%2523). Because of Salba (http://www.spiritualforums.com/vb/redir.php?link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spiritualforums.co m%2Fvb%2Fredir.php%3Flink%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww .salba.com%252Ffacts%2523)'s ability to absorb approximately 10 times its weight in water, it may also help to create a sensation of “fullness” that can help to curb hunger.

30% MORE
Antioxidants Than Blueberries



Antioxidants are nutrients in our foods which can slow the oxidative damage to our body. When our body’s cells use oxygen, they naturally produce “free radicals” that cause damage to our tissues, including major organs and skin – which tend to accelerate the aging process.

15x MORE
Magnesium Than Broccoli



Magnesium helps with formation of bone and teeth and assists the absorption of calcium and potassium. Where calcium stimulates the muscles, magnesium is used to relax the muscles.

6x MORE
Calcium Than Whole Milk


Calcium is the chief supportive element in bones and teeth. Calcium salts make up about 70 percent of bone by weight and give your bone its strength and rigidity.

3x MORE
Iron Than Spinach


The main function of iron is to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs. When iron is low, this oxygen consumption slows down.

50% MORE
The Folate Content of Asparagus



Folate is needed to make DNA and RNA - which is critical during periods of rapid cell division and growth such as infancy and pregnancy.

[Silver]

On one site, someone's saying salba is the same as chia seeds, which I have.

Is that your understanding, spiritlite?

(I've been on a fresh aloe vera kick, having found huge fresh leaves of it available in a local supermarket.)

[Spiritlite]

I've heard that Salba is a relation to Chia...but seriously Silver get the Salba it's so so good. I love aloe vera by the way very good for you...
Spiritlite.

[Silver]

I have lots of chia seeds right now, don't need a similar product right now.

I love the aloe vera. I had an allergic reaction to some lotion, made me break out in hives on my upper right arm and it took about a week of applying the fresh aloe and it stopped itching almost immediately, is so cool and soothing. I want to make a fresh aloe lotion for my hair and scalp, it's so slimy, wondering how to 'process' it for use on my hair. Any ideas?

[Spiritlite]

I have no clue about the aloe for your hair you may have to do research. When you're done with Chia seeds give Salba a chance...seriously. I would love it if others' researched this seed and gave it a try...I've heard and read so many many good things about it.
Spiritlite.

[Silver]

Like I said, it may very well be the same thing, just another name for it.

[Spiritlite]

Silver I have no idea....have you googled it to find out?
Like I said I just learnt about Salba......I'm just saying from what I've read it's very very good for you and probably what you have is just as good I don't know...sorry.
Spiritlite.

[Silver]

It was a review for the chia seeds product being sold on one site, and the reviewer referred to the salba as chia seeds.

[Spiritlite]

Cool Silver....then you have good stuff. thanks for clarifying :)
Spiritlite.

[Spiritlite]

Silver according to this article Chia is the generator of Salba....... :)

Chances are you’re not familiar with salba seed. It turns out that salba is back in fashion, granted it only took about 500 years, but as the saying goes ‘what’s old is new again’. Like all good things that are fashionable, salba is actually a new twist on an old food. Salba is a variety of ancient plant species belonging to the mint family called Chia, yes as in the Chia Pet. Chia was revered by the Aztecs who used it has a staple in their diets (http://www.eatingforenergy.ca/). Who knew that a novelty craft item would hold such a nutritional powerhouse as salba seeds?
The Chia plant produces two different coloured seeds: black and white. Salba is the result of selecting out and only using the white seeds, which turn out to be responsible for the nutritional profile of this newly discovered food. Move over flax, there’s a new player in town.
So what makes salba the next big thing? For starters salba is a great source of omega-3 fat (alpha-linolenic acid), protein, potassium, magnesium, calcium, folate, niacin, copper, fibre and antioxidants. A 2 tablespoon serving of salba has a whopping 127mg of magnesium, 256mg of calcium, 220 mg of potassium, and more omega-3 fat than an equal amount of ground flax seed. As well, unlike flax, salba has a better balance of omega-3 to omega-6 fats making it a great source of essential fatty acids (those that the body can not make and therefore must be obtained from the diet). Salba is also a great example of a functional food which is a food that provides health benefits beyond their basic nutritional function (i.e. calories, protein etc).
What is also remarkable about this ancient seed; is that it can absorb much more water than flax. In this case, water retention is a good thing. By absorbing many times its weight in water, whole and ground salba seeds forms a thick gel or bulking agent making it a great additive to foods such as oatmeal, yogurt, applesauce, smoothies etc which results in a slower digestion of food. Slower digestion means a steadier rise in blood sugar (http://www.totalwellnessconsulting.ca/salba_seed.htm#) and therefore insulin release. This helps to keep you feeling full longer, helps to prevent swings (http://www.totalwellnessconsulting.ca/salba_seed.htm#) in hunger and may help to reduce your total food intake by moderating appetite – all this and a handful of vitamins and minerals. Why wouldn’t you eat it?
There’s a reason the Aztecs grew this stuff and relied on it heavily as a stable of their diet. Salba seed is truly a winner when it comes to providing a lot of nutritional bang for your buck which is something that make dietitians very happy – in a world where our nutritional requirements haven’t change but the nutritional landscape has, dietitians are always looking for ways to make ‘every bite count’ and adding salba makes that a whole lot easier.