Benefits of Wheat Germ
A Strong Foundation – Wheat Germ
The wheat germ is the reproductive part of the plant and therefore is loaded with good nutrition because it contains everything needed to grow and develop into a new and healthy organism. According to Mayo Clinic, wheat germ is one of the top 10 Great Health Foods. It is an excellent source of Thiamin, a high source of potassium and iron, a good source of folate, magnesium, manganese, selenium, phosphorous and zinc. Also, the wheat germ oil is highly nutritious enriched with omega-3 fatty acids and at 28% the protein levels are higher than most animal proteins.
If you ask any dietician or nutrition expert, you will get a glowing review for consuming wheat germ. There is a long list of purported health benefits linked to wheat germ including:
- Helps boost the immune system
- Boost heart health and helps prevent cardiovascular disease
- Helps keep blood sugar levels stable
- Has cancer prevention qualities
- Can assist with anti-aging, helps lower inflammation
- Positively affects mental agility
- Assist in muscle development
- Provides more stamina
- Helps the body heal wounds
- Assists with digestion
- Helps prevent damage to arteries
- Supports a healthy nervous system
- Helps to lower anxiety levels and improve mood
- Can help with weight loss
Wheat Nuts® and Nadanut® contain ~25% stabilized wheat germ, a very healthy and nutritious foundation to build a snack product upon. This is also one of the secret ingredients of the recipe that give Nadanut the look, taste, and crunch of a nut without the nut allergens or high costs. So, give them a try, you won’t believe that they are Nadanut®!