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Nourish ~ Healthy and Delicious Snacks

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Nourish is a wonderful word that helps to explain exactly what it truly represents, a way for one to take care of their health. Joy Bauer is an expert with nutrition as she is the founder of Nourish Joy-full Snacks. Joy Bauer, a nutritionist, and TV presenter started the company in her kitchen. She was determined to feed her children snacks that would satisfy their cravings for a sweet treat without compromising on health. NourishJoy-full” Snacks is a range of nourishing snacks that are both healthy and delicious. Recently I purchased one of her current products in the marketplace, her recipe is basic and includes whole grain oats, brown rice, chia seeds, coconut, cane sugar, fruit pectin with sunflower oil and sea salt. These are healthy ingredients for the body in my personal opinion I would recommend anybody to try this particular type of snack as a healthy alternative. Her message to the people is that her snacks are packed with joyfully nutritious ingredients that are low in calories.


Chia seeds contain an amazing amount of nutrients as they are renowned worldwide as one of the healthiest ingredients on earth. They have very important benefits that can increase the health of your brain and well being of your body. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in tiny black seeds that originate from the salvia hispanica, which is related to the mint plant. Chia is the Ancient Maya word for strength, it was and is an important food for the Aztecs and the Maya. Now this food has become a modern-day Superfood, they are currently being consumed by health-conscious people all across the world. Don't let their size fool you as they honestly are and can be an essential ingredient to implement to your diet.


One ounce serving size of chia seeds contains 11 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein, and the fat which includes 9 grams and 5 are from the Omega-3 source. Chia seeds are full of antioxidants, this may help to lower the risk of heart disease. The chia seeds have a high concentration of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and protein thus helping with the bone health of the body.


A diet that implements Omega-3 fatty acids can help to protect the eyes where they receive Light producing DHA- docosahexaenoic acid, this compound is a specific Omega-3 found in fish, specifically salmon, mackerel and sardines and several other foods. This fatty acid is said to help with mood and memory as it is produced naturally within parts of the membrane structure connecting a brain to help regulate moods throughout the body.


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