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10 Facts about Omega Mix

Grape Tree Omega Mix is the healthy high fibre seed blend that is perfect for sprinkling on cereal, yogurts, or salads.

1. Omega Seed Mix is packed with Protein

Just 100g of seeds can give you up to 54% of your daily protein requirements.

2. Consuming Omega Seed Mix obtains essential minerals 

The World Health Organization recommends consumption of pumpkin seeds as a good way of obtaining essential mineral zinc, which can prevent retina damage and aid the healing of wounds.

3. Linseed contains the right kinds of fats

Fat rich linseed can be a useful binding agent in baking, replacing eggs for those on a vegan diet.

4. Omega Seed Mix full of nuritional goodness

Pumpkin seeds are a very good source of phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, and copper. They are also a good source of other minerals including iron.

5. Balancing the PH levels in our bodies 

The only alkaline producing seeds are sunflowers, helping to balance the pH levels in our bodies as most diets are highly acidified.

6.  The healthy boost we need

Sunflower seeds will also give you a healthy boost of the essential mineral selenium, which enhances the immune system and supports fertility and brain function.

7. Reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes

Numerous studies have demonstrated that magnesium helps reduce the severity of asthma, lower high blood pressure and prevent migraine headaches, as well as reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. And sunflower seeds are a great natural source of magnesium.

8. Pumpkin Seeds high in vitamins

Pumpkin seeds contain conventional antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin E and they also contain it in a wide variety of forms. Vitamin E is essential for healthy eyes and skin.

9.  Help with Inflammation 

Linseed is high in fibre and fat and is easily one of the best food sources of omega 3 fats which can protect blood vessels from the effects of inflammation.

10. Russia discovered Sunflower Seeds

Had the Russians not turned the sunflower seed into a global crop we’d never have discovered the benefits of this mighty seed.

WHAT’S IN OUR OMEGA MIX: sunflower seeds (44%), golden linseed (22%), brown linseed (22%), pumpkin seeds (11%) 500g available in store and online.