It’s official: Mealtime is now a breeze, thanks to Dr. Fuhrman’s new organic nut butters!
Our Organic Raw Sprouted Almond Butter and Organic Raw Cashew Butter are single-ingredient beauties that are made in small batches, without SOS (salt, oil, sugar) or preservatives. This lets the natural flavor of the raw nuts shine through, whether you’re using them in sandwiches (and other portable meals) that the kids (and you) will enjoy, OR as the base for a healthy dressing or dip, OR wherever your imagination takes you.
The science says . . .
Research suggests that nuts and seeds are beneficial for longevity.1 Both contain a wide spectrum of micronutrients including:
Phytosterols that help lower LDL cholesterol
Arginine – an amino acid that promotes circulation
Minerals, including potassium, calcium, magnesium, and selenium
Antioxidants, including flavonoids, resveratrol, tocopherols (vitamin E), and carotenoids.
Studies have consistently shown that nut consumption is beneficial for heart health. Eating nuts regularly is linked to a healthy weight, lower cholesterol levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease.2-4Studies in healthy people and those with type 2 diabetes showing that adding almonds to the diet improved blood glucose and insulin levels.5-9
You’ll love the natural flavor of Dr. Fuhrman’s Organic Raw Sprouted Almond Butter and Organic Raw Cashew Butter – and your body will love the nutritional benefits.
Take advantage of the thickening power of chia! This tasty jam is easy to make and it will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup date paste (see note)
3 cups frozen sliced strawberries (or other berries)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon pure vanilla bean powder or alcohol-free vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place frozen strawberries and date paste in a medium pot, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently and mashing with the back of a spoon or a potato masher to break up large pieces. Add chia seeds and continue to cook and stir for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
Transfer to a glass jar or other covered container and refrigerate. Will keep for several weeks.
Serving size is about 3 tablespoons.
Note: To make date paste, blend 1 cup pitted dates and 1/2 cup warm water in a high-powered blender until smooth, about 30 seconds. Leftover date paste can be used to sweeten other recipes.
References
Grosso G, Yang J, Marventano S, et al. Nut consumption on all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies.Am J Clin Nutr 2015, 101:783-793.
Kris-Etherton PM, Hu FB, Ros E, Sabate J. The role of tree nuts and peanuts in the prevention of coronary heart disease: multiple potential mechanisms.J Nutr 2008, 138:1746S-1751S.
Sabate J, Oda K, Ros E. Nut consumption and blood lipid levels: a pooled analysis of 25 intervention trials.Arch Intern Med 2010, 170:821-827.
Mattes RD, Dreher ML. Nuts and healthy body weight maintenance mechanisms.Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2010, 19:137-141.
Li SC, Liu YH, Liu JF, et al. Almond consumption improved glycemic control and lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Metabolism 2011, 60:474-479.
Josse AR, Kendall CW, Augustin LS, et al. Almonds and postprandial glycemia--a dose-response study.Metabolism 2007, 56:400-404.
Jenkins DJ, Kendall CW, Marchie A, et al. Effect of almonds on insulin secretion and insulin resistance in nondiabetic hyperlipidemic subjects: a randomized controlled crossover trial.Metabolism 2008, 57:882-887.
Jenkins DJ, Kendall CW, Josse AR, et al. Almonds decrease postprandial glycemia, insulinemia, and oxidative damage in healthy individuals.J Nutr 2006, 136:2987-2992.
Gulati S, Misra A, Pandey RM. Effect of Almond Supplementation on Glycemia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Asian Indians in North India with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A 24-Week Study.Metab Syndr Relat Disord 2017, 15:98-105.
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