Salba- powerhouse superfood- illegal or legal?

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I checked the archives and couldn't find any info so am asking if

anyone has any information on which category this would fall into

for the SCD?

thanks, in Canada - newcomer to SCD

(currently gluten/dairy/soy/corn/yeast/junk free ;-))

http://www.sourcesalba.com/faq.php

Salba® is gluten free and makes an excellent substitute for flour (1

part ground Salba® replaces 3 parts flour). It can be used as an

effective thickener for gravy, soups or sauces and can replace eggs

in any recipe (¼ cup Salba® Gel as made with 2 tbsp of ground Salba®

and ½ cup cold water can replace 1 egg).

Salba® can help provide the key nutrients children and adolescents

need to develop into strong and healthy adults

Salba® is pure nutrition and 100% side-effect free. This natural

whole food has gone through more than 15 years of clinical testing

and study to prove its safety and nutritional benefits. Salba® even

holds a US medical patent (#60-274.256) and is the only whole food

in existence that is medically patented.

Since Salba® is an Ancient Grain, is it safe for me?

Absolutely, yes. Salba® is 100% gluten-free and safe for Celiacs or

those with wheat allergies.

Because Salba® is grown in some of the most nutrient-rich soil in

the world, in the pristine land surrounding the Amazon Basin in

Peru, it's packed with more naturally occurring vitamins and

minerals than many fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy products. Gram

for gram one 12g (2 flat tablespoons) serving of this whole food

offers:

7 TIMES more Vitamin C than an orange. This antioxidant vitamin

helps your body protect against aging by shielding cells, tendons,

ligaments, and essential collagen from damage. It also helps you

maintain strong immune function.

6 TIMES more calcium than whole milk. Despite supplements, many

women (and men) don't get even half the calcium they need to

maintain healthy bone density and strength. Salba® makes it easy to

do what's best for your bones!

15 TIMES more magnesium than broccoli. Like calcium, most people

don't get enough of this essential mineral. Stress, medications and

a diet rich in processed foods can all sap your supply putting your

energy level, cardiovascular, and nervous systems at risk for

trouble. But Salba's natural magnesium stores help ensure you have

the magnesium your body needs for vibrant energy, healthy blood

sugar, proper nerve function, even healthy muscle and heart tissue.

3 TIMES more iron than spinach. Even slight deficiencies of iron can

cloud thinking, shorten attention span and make concentration

difficult. The iron in Salba® can help sharpen your mental function

and promote a powerful immune system.

MORE potassium than a banana. Potassium serves many functions in the

body. The potassium in Salba® can help you maintain healthy blood

pressure, proper kidney function, ease leg and muscle cramps and

strengthen your energy levels.

And this is just the beginning of Salba's® incredible nutrition.

Salba® also offers naturally occurring Folate, B Vitamins, Zinc,

Selenium, Vitamin A and many more to help boost your mood, improve

your immune system and fortify your body.

What is Salba®?

Salba® is a 100% natural whole food that is a unique variety of the

Salvia hispanica L. botanical family. Salba® is packed with more

energizing nutrition than any other vegetable source, even Flax.

After more than a decade of testing, no single food known to man can

match Salba's® nutritional power. This ancient grain is rich in

Omega 3 fatty acids, with an optimal Omega 3 to 6 ratio, beneficial

fibre, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin C, Potassium, vegetable

proteins plus vital age-fighting antioxidants. Clinical studies

suggest Salba's® unique nutritional make-up can: help boost energy

levels, reduce blood pressure, improve your heart health, promote

balanced blood sugar, aid in hunger management, promote healthy

weight loss and support easy digestion.

Salba® was first `discovered' by painstakingly sorting out the few

white seeds produced from the mostly black seed of the Salvia

hispanica L. botanical variety. Grown in South America, this whole

food, in one form or another, has been around for more than 500

years and is currently produced in Peru's pristine Amazon Basin.

It is certified Non-GMO and farmed without the use of chemicals or

pesticides.

In ancient times the Aztecs valued it more highly than gold, and for

good reason. As legend has it, after eating just a handful of this

nutrient packed seed daily, Aztec messengers could run from village

to village over a number of days! It's no wonder they called this

energizing ancient grain the " Aztec running food " .

Today Salba® is grown under controlled conditions in some of the

most nutrient-rich soil in the world, in the pristine land

surrounding the Amazon Basin in Peru. Because the soil's natural

nutrient stores have never been depleted, Salba® is packed with more

naturally occurring beneficial vitamins and minerals than many

fruits, vegetables and dairy products farmed elsewhere. Salba® is

100% natural.

Who should use Salba®?

Everyone. Because of Salba's® nutritional density, this ancient

grain is beneficial to people of every age.

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Salba's® rich Calcium and Iron content make it excellent for women

in their child bearing years, nursing and beyond menopause.

Its high fibre content makes Salba® a great help to those watching

their weight. Salba® holds 14 times its weight in water so it helps

to swell the stomach and alleviate feelings of hunger while

providing a nutrient rich food to cleanse the colon and bowels for

more effective digestion.

Salba's® superior ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 fatty acids, fibre,

antioxidants and minerals make it perfect for anyone concerned about

fighting the aging process. Studies show these nutrients help reduce

fatigue, strengthen heart muscles, improve blood circulation and

flow, support healthy blood sugar levels, promote agile joints,

improve digestion and enhance mental clarity and memory.

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To maintain Salba's® exceptional nutritional profile it is not

encapsulated or manufactured into any kind of tablet or gel cap.

Instead, you will enjoy Salba® just as nature intended: as a raw and

functional super food. The serving size is 2 tbsp / 12 grams. You

can sprinkle Salba® on cereal in the morning, mix it with yogurt,

smoothies or salads. You can use it to bake or cook with by

including it in breads, cookies, muffins, burgers, soups,

casseroles, pastas or anything else you desire.

Unlike other Omega 3 rich foods such as Flax seed, Salba® has no

discernable taste. In fact, it tends to take on the flavor of

whatever foods or condiments you mix it with. Salba® is great with

anything from salads to desserts.

http://www.salba.info

Due to its unique composition, unparalleled by any other food,

Salba® could be classified as a " functional food " in its fullest

sense. Based on its composition, using data from major

observational, animal and clinical studies, Salba® can be

recommended for the following various applications of consumer

interest:

1. Sport/Exercise/Physical Activity

2. Elderly and Aging Population

3. Children & Adolescents

4. " On-the-Go " Meals

5. Women's Health

6. Weight Loss/Wellness

7. Bowel Movement & Colonic Health

8. Vegetarian/Deficiency Diets/Famine

9. Specialty Diets

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> I checked the archives and couldn't find any info so am asking if

> anyone has any information on which category this would fall into

> for the SCD?

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Thanks for your question on Salba.

On their site the first thing it says is, " Salba is an ancient grain. " Sorry but

ancient or

modern, grain is restricted from SCD

Here is a list of legal supplements "

http://www.pecanbread.com/new/Sup1.html

The list has been developed and increased for six years and is very

comprehensive.

Children seem to get an awful lot of recommendations for supplements and enzymes

and

many appear to have been helped by their use, while other parents have been able

to rely

mainly on the SCD food for their children and legal vitamins..

Carol F.

SCD 7 years, celiac