What is each of the ingredients? rolled oats
the product is passed through rollers grains of oats (Avena
Sativa). It provides great amount of soluble fiber
which contributes greatly to lowering cholesterol and blood triglycerides. It is also rich in phosphorus
,
iron, calcium
and
vitamin B1 (thiamine).
Wheatgerm He gets mo
liendo embryos of wheat grains (
Titicum spp. ), remember that every seed is composed of an embryo (a kind of mini -plant that stays alive while ago that it has the capacity to germinate) and a coat, which provides nutrition until germination, usually in the form of starch and oils. Wheat germ, the latter contain no elements, is immensely rich in protein
,
zinc and vitamins E
(an important antioxidant in the diet),
A ,
K, F
and the B complex
. It also has a high content of omega 3
(second only to the chia and flax) and in good proportion to the
omega 6 (4 / 1).
Honey
is the viscous fluid produced by the European honeybee (Apis mellifera
) from nectar and pollen of different types of flowers. Its properties are known by virtually all peoples of the world, and accompanies the medicine for over 7000 years.
is antimicrobial and wound healing; rich
potassium and phosphorus
. Moreover, being composed of simple sugars (as opposed to table sugar, sucrose),
its energy is available more quickly , making it ideal to be eaten at breakfast earlier in the day.
Sunflower
These seed plant sunflower (Helianthus annus
) , originally from Mexico. They are rich in vitamin E
, folic acid, potassium
,
magnesium, phosphorus
,
vitamin B1 (thiamine) and calcium
.
Linseed
are the seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum
). It is important to remember that in general, seeds that are large enough to be crushed by our bite is necessary to pass heat to release their property, something happens in this granola as it comes toast. They are rich in Omega 3 and 6
(and a good treatment, 4 / 1), also have a huge amount of vitamin E
and other B complex
.
also provide fiber and lignans
. Almonds
seed is the fruit of the almond tree (Prunus dulcis
), a native of eastern Asia. They are rich in vitamin
B5 and B6
,
D (folate),
E, thiamine
,
riboflavin, niacin
, besides their valuable contribution of essential minerals: zinc
, iron
,
calcium, magnesium
,
phosphorus and potassium
.
Cashews
are the fruit of the cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale
), native to northern Brazil. Sometimes they say "India's nuts." Its iron content
is immense. Also contributing to the diet
potassium, vitamin
B1 (thiamine) and B6
(riboflavin), folic acid
and phosphorus
, Also have lots of protein
.
Raisins
is the dried fruit of the vine (Vitis vinifera
). There are many varieties of grapes
, in the case of this granola sultana raisins are used, a kind of Turkish-Iranian origin that is characterized by its balanced taste between sour and sweet, and have no seeds. Its properties are related to their high amount of vitamin A
, plus
C, B6
,
B1, B2
and
E . Provides minerals such as potassium
,
calcium, magnesium
,
phosphorus, iron
. And to a lesser extent, folic acid
,
anthocyanins, flavonoids
and tannins.
Grated coconut
fruit is dried and shredded coconut (Cocos nucifera
). It is the ingredient that goes to a lesser extent in the granola, and that before providing nutrition, it is included for its fragrance and ability to highlight other flavors. However, the two are their nutritional intake of
cantiadad iron and phosphorus
, in addition to the large amount of saturated fats from plant sources.