Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Where does Salba® come from?
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”.
Where is Salba® grown?
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.
- Salba® can help provide the key nutrients children and adolescents need to develop into strong and healthy adults.
- 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.
How do I take Salba®?
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.
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).
What does Salba® taste like?
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.
Is Salba® safe?
Yes. 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.
I'm allergic to wheat. 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.
