Oil and Nuts
Safflower
 Sweet Chow has consciously chosen to use 100% Expeller Pressed High Oleic Refined Safflower Oil in it's granola blends. Our Safflower oil is rich in nutrients because it is left unprocessed after pressing the oil out of the seed. It has a subtle flavor,
aroma and high Vitamin E content. Our oil is mechanically expeller pressed. This natural method is chemical free unlike most oils that use a process of extraction using hexane, leaving harmful residues in the final product. Our High Oleic Safflower Oil is abundant in Monounsaturated Fats and Polyunsaturated Fats. These essential oils promote healthy skin and hair, support proper gland functioning, boost immunity, promote healthy blood, nerves and arteries by breaking down cholesterol.“Essential” means your body needs it but can not manufacture it on it's own. They are the building blocks of cell production, necessary for the assimilation of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. These are essential oils with Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids. |
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Almonds
 Are rightly called the “King of the Nuts”. Although we think of the almond as a nut, it is technically the seed of the fruit of the almond tree, a medium-size tree that bears fragrant pink and white flowers. They contain over 8o grams of protein per pound. Almonds are food for the brain and nervous system. They contain substances that have anti-inflammatory and immunity boosting effects.
Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fats; the same type of health-promoting fats that are found in olive oil which have been associated with reduced risk of heart disease. They are also high in vitamin E, calcium, phosphorous, potassium, iron, and niacin, thiamine and riboflavin.
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Cashews
 Are cream colored and mild tasting. They are not really a nut, but the seed of the sweet Cashew Apple tree. It grows outside of the apple on the lower end, thus receives lots of sunshine. It is a good source of vitamin D, iron, magnesium, copper thiamine and protein. Cashews are high in monounsaturated fats and fiber and are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help in eliminating free radicals which are known causes of cancer. |
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Pecans
 Are sweet and full of flavor. They are natural to the southern United States. Pecans are one of the healthiest nuts widely available. They are very high in protein, calcium, and iron, Vitamins A and B. Pecans add fiber to your diet and contain iron, calcium, vitamins A, B, and C, and E, magnesium, potassium, zinc and fiber, Pecans have more antioxidant capacity than any other nut. The fat found in pecans is mostly polyunsaturated and contains no cholesterol. Pecans add fiber to your diet and contain iron, calcium, vitamins A, B, and C, potassium and phosphorous. Pecans also add flavor and a delighted crunchiness to a variety of foods. |
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