Good
health and eating wisely are important to us, so Wellness
Multi Grain Bagel, a very high source of iron and source
of fibre, is a welcome addition to our range of Functional
Foods. We have undertaken many taste trials and found the
best combination of nutritious and tasty seeds and grains
for this bagel, including:
Sunflower
Flax
Poppy
Rye
Wheat
Oats
Big Health in Small Seeds
The large bright yellow sunflower, that turns its face to
follow the sun is not only a happy reminder of summer and
a cheerful colour splash, it is the producer of a small seed
with a lot of goodness.
“They are about 25 percent protein, have a good fibre
content, the best of the seeds, and are richer in the B vitamins
also, particularly in thiamine, pyridoxine, niacin, and pantothenic
acid. With their high potassium and low sodium and with zinc,
iron, and calcium all at good levels, sunflowers are a very
mineral rich food.” Elson M. Haas M.D. staying Healthy
with Nutrition: The Complete Guide to Diet and Nutritional
Medicine.
Another seed contained in our Wellness Multi Grain Bagel
is flax seed. This seed is rich in protein, fibre and minerals,
and is a good source of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s)
(traditionally sourced from fish). In addition to playing
a vital role in maintaining human health, Omega-3 EFA’s
have shown a potentially protective effect against heart
disease.
A report issued by the Federal Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality and funded by the Office of Dietary
Supplements
at the National Institute of Health concluded that Omega-3
fatty acids can help people with diabetes or the metabolic
syndrome reduce levels of triglycerides, an unhealthy type
of fat linked to heart disease.
Goodness of Grain
Rye, one of the grains we include in our Wellness Multi
Grain Bagels, has several potential life-promoting characteristics.
Research is ongoing to demonstrate the role of whole grain
rye in reducing the risk of colon cancer and heart disease.
“
Rye is unique in its versatile traditional and also modern
uses as whole grain products rich in dietary fibre, but also
minerals, vitamins, phenolic compounds and phytoestrogens.” Prof.
Kaisa Poutanen VTT Biotechnology and Food Research.
