OrganiX™ PhytoFood (30 Serv)

Scientific Information/Data

Utilizing the great taste and high protein of organic cashew butter, living organic foods with active enzymes, and sprouted whole grains, OrganiX™ food bars represent the perfect healthy blend of taste and nutrition. Each of the three varieties of the 50 gram OrganiX raw food bars represents a perfect on-the-go, healthy, between-meals snack or occasional meal accompaniment for children and adults alike. Each bar is nutritionally fortified with phytonutrients, fiber, and omega-3 rich Organic Bio Flax Sprouts™, making these bars dramatically more nutritious compared to other products that contain flax oil, flax flour, or flaxseeds.*

OrganiX food bars acquire their natural sweetness from agave nectar, date paste, and raisins. Healthy fats come not only from the flax but also from cashew and sesame nut butters. The naturally occurring sugars are balanced by the presence of the equivalents of approximately: the amount of protein in an ounce of chicken (7 g), slightly less than the amount of fat in a teaspoon and a half of oil (7 g), the amount of saturated fat in less than ½ teaspoon of butter (2 g), and the fiber in a slice of whole wheat bread (2 g).*

Organic Bio Flax Sprouts are produced using a technology that creates a living, enzyme-active food and blends the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, (α-linolenic acid), lignans, soluble and insoluble fiber, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Flax seeds have a high amount of secoisolariciresinol diglucoside which is metabolized into mammalian lignans by the gut microflora. Both plant and mammalian lignans modulate hormone metabolism and act as antioxidants.*[1-3]

Many of the ingredients in each variety of the bars are in sprouted form. Sprouting not only increases enzyme activity but also biologically activates the seed, thus increasing the bioavailability of the plant proteins, essential fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.*

OrganiX bars are appropriate for individuals who are food-sensitive/ allergic to gluten (including wheat), soy, or dairy as none of these ingredients are present. OrganiX bars are manufactured in a facility that processes tree nuts, peanuts, seeds, soy, wheat, and dairy (milk).*

The chart below shows the ORAC (high oxygen radical absorbance capacity) scores for ingredients similar to those contained in the OrganiX 100% whole food bars. The general aim is to consume adequate fruits and vegetables to average approximately 3000 ORAC per day.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

References

1. Saarinen NM, Wärri A, Airio M, et al. Role of dietary lignans in the reduction of breast cancer risk. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2007 Jul;51(7):857-66. [PMID:17576639]

2. Bergman Jungeström M, Thompson LU, Dabrosin C. Flaxseed and its lignans inhibit estradiol-induced growth, angiogenesis, and secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor in human breast cancer xenografts in vivo. Clin Cancer Res. 2007 Feb 1;13(3):1061-7. [PMID: 17289903]

3. Hu C, Yuan YV, Kitts DD. Antioxidant activities of the flaxseed lignan secoisolariciresinol diglucoside, its aglycone secoisolariciresinol and the mammalian lignans enterodiol and enterolactone in vitro. Food Chem Toxicol. 2007 Nov;45(11):2219-27. [PMID: 17624649]