Ellie's Whole Grains

Ellie's Whole Grains offers Gourmet quality Golden Flax seed, Flax Hull Lignans + Heaven's Barley. Flax Hull Lignans are the hull of flax seed and are a Superfood that has been researched for their immense health benefits~ some of these include: * decreasing or elimination of hot flashes * prevention of breast, prostate and colon cancers * prevention/delaying of diabetes * prevention of heart disease * decreasing inflammation helping those with arthritis, lupus, *more on website. Premium Gold Flax seed is GLUTEN FREE + is an excellent source of Omega 3, protein, Fiber + Lignans. Flax seed can help *decrease cholesterol levels, prevent + eliminate constipation, *stabilize blood sugar levels *maintain healthy weight levels, *prevent some cancers, *see more on website. All of our Flax and Flax Hull Lignans, which makes up >90% of our products, are grown by a local family farmer: The Miller Family Farm. It is fascinating that flax has been used even as far back as 1000 BC for baking bread in Greece and Jordan! CHOLESTEROL: Studies show substantial reductions in cholesterol levels simply by adding raw ground Flaxseed to the diet. Flax seed has helped many of my customers decrease cholesterol levels as well as decreasing their blood pressure. Some of my customers have told me they have been able to work with their Doctors to reduce or get off blood pressure medications!! CONSTIPATION: Both the Omega 3 and the fiber in flax help cleanse the colon! Did you know that if we are not having a Bowel Movement every day (or every other day), that our body is REABSORBING Cholesterol!!And our bodies just cannot get rid of the toxins it is trying so hard to move out! BLOOD SUGAR: Flax seed is a Low Glycemic food and has a glycemic index of 32. The glycemic index rates how quickly the body breaks down the food and how it affects blood sugars. CELIAC DISEASE, CHRONS DISEASE, DIVERTICULITIS, DIVERTICULOSIS: Flaxseed is GLUTEN FREE and an excellent substitute to almost any recipe. Golden Flax Seed is ground in different ways and it is especially important to be very careful and know your source and -if it is ground- that it is True Cold Milled and from a source you can trust! WEIGHT LOSS or maintaining weight: The Omega 3 are the good fats that tell your brain you are full, while the fiber in flaxseed helps the body work hard to break down the food, thus enabling your body to get more 'bang for the buck' and feel satiated longer! Heaven's Barley is organic sprouted Barley Gold Super Food that is 97% digestable allowing your body to absorb more amino acids and nutrients to assist our bodies in healing and getting rid of toxins.