Packed full of all those plant omegas the body craves, like Omega 3! Sacha inchi naturally contains a balance of fatty acids Omegas 3, 6 and 9, which when coming from a renewable plant source could be just as effective as fish oil according to more and more research. Omegas have been shown to help improve the appearance of the skin, while also reducing wrinkles, sun spots and blemishes. Also, omega 3s may have soothing anti-inflammatory properties that help prevent psoriasis and eczema. Next, the omega 3s found naturally in sacha inchi work to potentially help reduce the inflammation of the joints, muscle soreness from exercising and aides in the fight of possible chronic diseases linked to inflammation, like arthritis. Additionally, the Omega-3 fatty acids found in Sachi Inchi Protein Powder could potentially help to reduce inflammation within the brain and alleviate headaches, helps ease inflammation within the brain (which can cause emotional issues like depression and memory loss according to one study). | All-Natural and organic plant protein per serving Sacha inchi provides such a great natural alternative to those looking to cut meat proteins from their diet without compromising on the essential proteins the body needs for nail, hair and muscle growth or maintenance. Because of the importance of protein to the body, plant proteins have also been shown by scientists to potentially “prevent the onset of risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, i.e., hypercholesterolemia and hypertension, in humans”. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is a modest 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. To determine your daily protein intake, you can multiply your weight in pounds by 0.36, so for a 50-year-old woman who weighs 140 pounds and who is sedentary (doesn’t exercise), that translates to about 53 grams of protein a day. So imagine the impact these seeds can have on your daily protein intake! | A potential cholesterol, diabetes, and blood pressure fighter First, sacha inchi could possibly help in reducing cholesterol simply by replacing bad fats. Sacha inchi is finding more and more support in the science community regarding its effects on cholesterol. In fact, sacha inchi may help lower the LDL as well potentially increase the HDL- after a four month experiment between sacha inchi and sunflower, a study found that Sacha Inchi impacted and raised the HDL the most. And the impact on cardiovascular health isn’t stopping at cholesterol as sacha inchi may possibly help with high blood pressure thanks to the high amounts of potassium packed inside these tiny seeds. Additionally, sacha inchi seeds may also help manage diabetes according to researchers. Because sacha inchi contains gamma- and delta- tocopherols, the same antioxidants that may help slow the body’s aging, as well as vitamins like A and E, the body has more help to possibly combat diabetes naturally. | Sacha inchi: the natural mood enhancer, in more than one way! Since sacha inchi seeds are high in a compound called tryptophan, this amino acid may help in feeling good because it is a precursor to the hormone serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter and these seeds are believed to help calm the nerves, boost the mood and deal with anxiety, depression and stress according to more and more research. The tryptophan in these complete seeds may also help with a restful night sleep, which seems so important in this busy world. Want another boost in mood? These seeds fight weight gain too. It may seem counterintuitive since sacha inchi is known to be high in calories, but these seeds may help fight against weight fluctuations. Fiber, which is linked to gastrointestinal health, represents about 75% of the carbohydrate in sacha inchi seeds and research is supporting the idea that a fiber-rich whole food sources of carbohydrates is far superior to refined ones, meaning Incaliving’s Sachi Snacks can help maintain weight. |