Name: Awesome Foods
Address: 329 E Penn St, Norristown, PA, 19401, US
Telephone: 610-757-1048
Price range: $ - $$$
Rating: 4.0

The Benefits of Awesome Foods Ingredients

Almonds: Almonds are the only alkaline nut. 100 grams of almonds have 10 grams of omega 6 fatty acids and 21 grams of protein.

Apples: A 4-1/2 ounce serving of apples provides 12% of the RDA for fiber. The glycemic load of apples is 3.

Blueberries: Blueberries have a glycemic load of 6. Compared to most other fruits, blueberries have a higher level of antioxidants.

Buckwheat: Buckwheat is a gluten-free seed. There are 230 milligrams of rutin in a kilogram of buckwheat. Rutin is an anti-oxidant.

Cabbage: This cruciferous vegetable has antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties.

Carob: It is an alkaline, legume fruit with a cacao-like taste. Carob is virtually fat free & a 3 ounce serving of carob provides 12% of the RDA of fiber. It does not contain theobrmomine, caffeine, oxalic acid or phenylethylamine. These substances are contained in cacao. Carob has a glycemic load of 27.

Carrots: 1/2 cup of this vegetable provides 210% of an adults daily value for vitamin A.

Cashews: Cashews have a lower fat content than most other nuts, approximately 75% of their fat is unsaturated fatty acids, plus about 75% of this unsaturated fatty acid content is oleic acid, the same monounsaturated fat found in olive oil.

Cherries: herries contain anthocyanins, which are potent antioxidants. Cherries have an estimated glycemic load of 7.

Coconut: 3 ounces of coconut gives you 30% of the RDA of fiber. Coconut has a glycemic load of 1.

Coconut Nectar: Coconut nectar comes from the sap of the coconut palm tree blossom and it has a glycemic index of 35. It is 74% sucrose and 10% fructose. Sucrose takes longer to break down in the body than fructose, so it does not cause a large insulin spike like cane sugar, honey, agave nectar, maple syrup, etc.

Dried Plums: Dried Plums have a glycemic index of 29 compared to dates, which have a glycemic index of 103. A 6 oz serving of dried plums has 12 grams of dietary fiber, which is 49% of the daily requirement & 27% of the daily requirement of vitamin A.

Flax Meal: Flaxseeds provide one of the highest dietary fiber contents found in any seed or grain (28%). Flaxseed’s fiber contains a good balance between soluble (7 – 10%) and insoluble (16 -19%) dietary fibers. Insoluble fiber slows digestion, reducing the rate of glucose absorption, which helps control blood glucose and insulin levels. 2 tablespoons of flax meal contain 133% of the daily vaue of Omega 3 fatty acids. Flax seeds are the number one source of Lignans. Lignans are fiber like compunds that provide anti oxidant protection. Flax meal is easily digestable.

Flax Seeds: Flaxseeds provide one of the highest dietary fiber contents found in any seed or grain (28%). Flaxseed’s fiber contains a good balance between soluble (7 – 10%) and insoluble (16 -19%) dietary fibers. Insoluble fiber slows digestion, reducing the rate of glucose absorption, which helps control blood glucose and insulin levels. 2 tablespoons of flax seeds provide 133% of the daily value of Omega 3 fatty acids. Flax seeds are the number one source of Lignans. Lignans are fiber like compounds that provide anti oxidant protection.

Goji Berries: Compared to other fruits, goji berries have higher amounts of antioxidants, vitamins & minerals.

Hemp Seed: It is a complete protein. It contains all the essential amino acids and is easily digested, absorbed and utilised. Hemp Seeds also, have all of the essential fatty acids, Omega-3’s, Omega-6’s and Omega-9’s in the proper ratio.

Kale: Kale is a green leafy cruciferous vegetable. Kale has the most nutritional value for fewer calories than almost any other food. A 2 ounce serving of Kale has 170% of the recommended daily value(RDA) of vitamin A, 110% of the RDA of vitamin C, 8% of the RDA for Calcium & 6% of the RDA for Iron.

Mesquite Powder: It comes from a desert mesquite pod, it has a low glycemic index of 25.

Nori: Nori sheets are 38.9 percent protein by weight.(4 times that of liver and twice that of soy beans)It has almost 8 times the calcium by weight then milk. One sheet of nori provides 13% of the RDA of vitamin A and 6% of the RDA of vitamin C.

Quinoa: Quinoa is gluten free and it is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. Quinoa contains almost twice as much fiber as most other grains.

Sunflower Seeds: Sunflower seeds are high in minerals, for example, according to Nutritiondata one (1) ounce of sunflower seeds has 91 mg of Magnesium, 185 mg of Phosphorus & 188 mg of Potassium.

Tomatoes: 4-1/2 ounces of tomato provides 25% of the RDA of vitamin A & 32% of the RDA of vitamin C.

Yams: Yams have a glycemic index of 37 compared to 61 for sweet potatoes & 72 for white potatoes. You get 28% of your daily requirement of vitamin C from 1 ounce of dehydrated yams.