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Nutritional Yeast

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh
Even in small amounts, nutritional yeast is a significant source of some B-complex vitamins.

Nutritional yeast (español: levadura nutricional) is a deactivated yeast, often a strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae sold in the form of flakes or yellow powder. Its strong flavor is often described as nutty, cheesy, or creamy. Nutritional Yeast can be used as a flavor enhancer in cheese substitutes, mashed or fried potatoes, scrambled tofu, and popcorn. Some brands are fortified with additional B12.

It has approximately 9 grams of protein in 2 tablespoons. It provides 9 amino acids that the human body cannot produce and 5% (unfortified) to 20% (fortified with B12) of recommended daily iron.

Sources: Wikipedia / healthline

WARNING: In large amounts, the high fiber content may cause digestive discomfort, and high niacin content can cause facial flushing. Some brands may contain tyramine, which can trigger migraines in certain individuals.

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Chia Seeds

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh 
Chia seeds are rich in calcium, phosphorous, and other minerals. They may be added to other foods as a topping or put into smoothies, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and bread. The gel from ground seeds may be used to replace the egg content in cakes and is a common substitute in vegan baking.

Salvia hispanica, commonly known as chia (español: chia), is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. It is considered a pseudocereal, cultivated for its edible, seed. The word “chia” is derived from the Nahuatl word chian, meaning oily.

Recipe: Chia and Fruit Jam

1 ounce or 28 grams of chia seed provides%DV
CALCIUM18%
FAT9 G
FIBER11 G
MAGNESIUM30%
MANGANESE30%
OMEGA-35 G
PHOSPHOROUS27%
PROTEIN4 G
SOURCE: HEALTHHLINE

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Agar-Agar

Posted on by Mary Ann Lesh 
Agar is used as a laxative, an appetite suppressant, a gelatin substitute, a thickener for soups, in fruit preserves, ice cream, and other desserts, and as a clarifying agent in brewing.

Agar or agar-agar (español: agar) is a jelly-like substance, obtained from red algae. It is used as a plant-based substitute for animal-derived gelatin. Agar has been used as an ingredient in desserts throughout Asia.

Source: Wikipedia