Nin's Nutz has made every effort to provide wholesome, healthy ingredients to make our delicious granola nuggets. It is our philosophy that the more natural and simple the recipe the better the product will be for the consumer. We do not make any special claims about the ingredients used to make our granola nuggets however our products are made with gluten free ingredients and we prefer organic ingredients when possible. The ingredients we use may be processed in a facility that also manufactures products containing peanuts, soy, and wheat. What is in Nin's Nutz Granola Nuggets? Nin's Nutz Granola Nuggets all have the same basic ingredients: organic and gluten free brown crisp rice cereal sweetened with fruit juice, pecans, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, raw honey from the Rio Grande Valley, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and sea salt. Dried blueberries, dried cranberries, or dark chocolate chips are added to make the various flavors. Brown Rice Cereal Brown rice is 8 percent protein. It contains twice the fiber, 5 times the Vitamin E, and 3 times the magnesium found in white rice. The crispy brown rice cereal is organic, low fat, dairy free, whole grain, fruit juice sweetened, made with gluten free ingredients, and is low in sodium. Pecans Pecans are the only native American tree nut. They are nutrient dense containing more than 19 vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, several B vitamins, and zinc. One ounce of pecans provides 10% of the recommended Daily Value ( DV) for fiber. Naturally high quality sources of protein, pecans contain very few carbohydrates, no cholesterol, and are naturally sodium free. Pecans are an excellent source of oleic acid, a fatty acid found in abundance in olive oil and other monounsaturated fats. These fats are antioxidants that have a protective effect on the blood, lowering the total blood cholesterol and preserving the good HDL's that help combat heart disease. Pecans are also known to be helpful in fighting certain types of cancer, including colon and stomach cancers. Almonds The almond is botanically a stone fruit related to the cherry, the plum, and the peach. They are mentioned as far back in history as the Bible. Their exact ancestry is unknown, but almonds are thought to have originated in China and Central Asia. Almonds are one of the most nutritious of all nuts. Almonds are low in saturated fats and contain no cholesterol. They contain many protective nutrients-calcium and magnesium for strong bones and phytochemicals , which may help protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer. One ounce of almonds contains 12% of the daily allowance of protein. They are loaded with phosphorus, zinc, Vitamin E, calcium, folic acid, and healthy fiber. Pumpkin Seeds
Sunflower Seeds Sunflower seeds are one of the healthiest seeds one can eat. They are a good source of plant protein that supplies amino acids to help maintain and repair body tissues. Sunflower seeds contain both monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat that help to protect the heart. Almost 90% of the fat in sunflower seeds is good unsaturated fat. Sunflower seeds are cholesterol free, high in fiber, and low in sodium. Flaxseed Whole flax seed contains 28% dietary fiber (7-10%) soluble fiber, 11-18% insoluble fiber), 40% fat (73% polyunsaturated), and 21% protein. Other flax seed nutrients include vitamins E and B, sterols, and mineral nutrients such as calcium, iron, and potassium. More than 50% of the fat in flax seed is omega-3 fatty acids, which makes flax seed the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acid. Flax seed is also high in antioxidants that promote good heart health and the immune system. Cranberries and Blueberries Cranberries and blueberries are relatives. They are rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants, and anti inflammatory properties. Both are at the top of the antioxidant "A" list. They are high in vitamins A,C, E and betacarotene as well as rich in the minerals potassium, manganese, and magnesium. They are very high in fiber and low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Chocolate Chocolate is considered a flavonoid - rich food. Research correlates eating flavonoid-rich foods with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Flavonoids in cocoa prevent fat-like substances in the blood stream from oxidizing and clogging the arteries, and make blood platelets less likely to stick together and cause clots. When cocoa is processed into chocolate, it goes through several steps to reduce its naturally pungent taste. Flavonoids (polyphenols) provide this pungent taste. The more the chocolate is processed, the more the flavonoids are lost. Dark chocolate appears to retain the highest levels of flavonoids and is considered a "best bet" when choosing dark chocolate over milk chocolate. There is no established serving size of chocolate to reap any cardiovascular benefits so enjoy chocolate in moderate portions. Honey Our honey is 100% pure natural, unpasteurized and unfiltered from the Rio Grande valley. |
