My Azure Order is HERE!!!

Well....It took almost a week to receive my order but...at least it is here! :)

I was happy with the way the items were shipped. I have been wanting to make bread and desperately NEEDED my millet flour........UNFORTUNATELY, in the mix of many searches for the best price for 5lbs.....I overlooked that their Millet flour IS processed in the same mill as WHEAT products! :(
I paid $3.60 for 5lbs and now I know why! lol Guess I am on the search for a NEW bread recipe until I can get a GLUTEN Free bag of Millet flour!

So here is what I ordered and how it was packaged! (Want to see my order post - CLICK HERE!)

 

I thought it was packaged nicely! 

Ok first thing was the hemp seed! I had to order 12-2oz packs to get the best price! Not a problem for me though b/c I transfer to a jar and refrigerate so this allows me to pantry the unopened packs!

 

Hemp is becoming much more popular again! It is found in many forms but for this post I am going to mention that you can get Hemp Milk, Hemp Protein and Hemp Seed. I have all three! I will discuss them all at some point but for now we are going to discuss the SEED only! 

Hemp Seed taste and smell very nutty! They make a GREAT addition to smoothies which is how I use it most often! It is also good in breads and can be sprinkled on salads. 

Benefits

Hemp is high in protein and it contains nine of the essential amino acids. It has high amounts of fatty acids and fiber. Not too mention it has a good amount of vitamin E. It has a good amount of Omega 3s. It is NOT the highest in Omega 3s but it is a good source. 

We use the hemp mostly in our smoothies. It is a GREAT source of protein and taste MUCH better than any protein powder we tried, including the hemp protein. Some people really like the protein powders BUT we personally were not a fan! 

I came across a website that has a good article regarding Hemp Seeds! Check out the article here! 

The information below was copied from their article! It is NOT my info and I urge you to check out their page for further info! 

Here are just some of hemp's many uses:

• Food - Hemp seeds can be turned into hemp seed oil, butter, hemp milk and even flour. The list of food applications is endless. Over the years, hemp seeds have been part of the food supply in many cultures around the world. In parts of Asia, roasted hemp seeds are eaten as a snack, like popcorn (tasting similar to pine nuts).
  
  Historically, the most famous hemp seed consumer was Buddha himself, who ate them during his fast of enlightenment.
• Fiber - Hemp is used to make a variety of materials from the coveted natural fibers of hemp fabric to rope, paper and building materials.
  
  In fact, hemp was the fabric used in the original Levis jeans, but the fabric had to be abandoned by Levis due to lack of supply.
  
• Fuel - Hemp is considered one of the most efficient plants for biofuel as an alternative to gasoline. Woody Harrelson recently drew attention to the myriad of uses for industrial hemp by touring the West coast with a diesel bus run on hemp biofuel.

Benefits of Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds are nutrient-powerhouses containing:

• All 20 amino acids, including the 9 essential amino acids (EAAs) our bodies cannot produce.
• A high protein percentage of thesimple proteins that strengthen immunity and fend off toxins.²
  
  Eating hemp seeds in any form could aid, if not heal, people suffering from immune deficiency diseases. This conclusion is supported by the fact that hemp seed has been used to treat nutritional deficiencies brought on by tuberculosis, a severe nutrition blocking disease that causes the body to waste away.³
  
  
• Nature's highest botanical source of essential fatty acid, with more essential fatty acid than flax or any other nut or seed oil. ⁴
• A perfect 3:1 ratio of Omega-6 Linoleic Acid and Omega-3 Linolenic Acid - for cardiovascular health and general strengthening of the immune system.
• A superior vegetarian source of protein considered easily digestible.
• A rich source of phytonutrients, the disease-protective element of plants with benefits protecting your immunity, bloodstream, tissues, cells, skin, organs and mitochondria.
• The richest known source of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids. ⁵

Hemp seed oil has been attributed to helping: increase energy, soften skin, relieve arthritis and normalize blood cholesterol.

Check back to see what Hemp recipes I can find and come up with! :) 

NEXT on my order was Coconut Flour!

Coconut flour consist of 14% coconut oil and 58% dietary fiber!


Coconut flour is perfect and ideal for baking!

Coconut flour has as much protein as wheat flour. 

Coconut Flour consists of the highest percentage of dietary fiber( 58%) found in any flour. Wheat bran has only is 27% fiber. 

Next in the order - MILLET flour!

 

The millet flour I ordered was NOT guaranteed gluten free and I will NOT be using it!!!

However if you DO find a guaranteed gluten free Millet flour here are the benefits and uses for it! 

Click Here to read about the benefits and uses!

OR 

Here!

Please leave your comments or question Below if you have any! I will update you with recipes regarding these items! :)

Nuts Online Order is HERE!!!

I received my order from nutsonline.com last night! I was super excited! I am still waiting on my stuff from Azure.com. In a previous post I mentioned me placing this order. I was hoping to receive both this weekend so that I could bake some bread but.....no such luck b/c the flours I ordered were from Azure. Oh well...Hopefully Monday! :)

Here is a look at what I received today and how it was packaged. :) 

***I did pull it out of the popcorn stuff to show you! It was packaged really well! Super impressed***

                   Caraway Seeds                                          Chia Seeds

 

                  Detox Mix                                              Banana Chips

                                                          Eldelberries

This was a free sample they included in our order! Yay! Thanks for the gift!!!

Benefits of things ordered - 

7 Good Reasons To Start Eating Chia Seeds

1. Help weight loss. Chia seeds are popular for weight loss. They reduce food cravings by preventing some of the food that you eat from getting absorbed into your system. This blockage of calorie absorption makes them a great diet helper.
2. Feel fuller faster: They can also help your diet by making you feel full. This is because they absorb 10 times their weight in water, forming a bulky gel.
3. Hydration for athletes: They are also great for athletes because the "chia gel" can hydrate the body.
4. Reduce your blood pressure: There's evidence to suggest they can reduce blood pressure.
5. Omega-3: They are the richest plant source of Omega-3 (the vital fats that protect against inflammation—such as arthritis—and heart disease). In fact, they contain more Omega-3 than salmon!
6. Benefits for diabetes: Because chia seeds slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrates into simple sugars, studies indicate they can control blood sugar. This leads scientists to believe chia seeds may have great benefits for diabetics.
7. They are easier to digest than flax seeds, and don't need to be ground up.

Caraway Seeds

Caraway seeds have a pungent and anise- like flavor and aroma. Used primarily as a spice in breads (especially rye bread). It can also be used in casseroles and mixed in with cheeses.

There are benefits AND disadvantages to using these! Please read up on them before using them!!!
http://www.liveandfeel.com/medicinalplants/caraway.html

Detox Mix 

Help to detoxify your mind and body with this great tasting trail mix. This detox mix is packed with raw cashews, raw pepitas, raw sunflower seeds, cranberries, blueberries, goji berries, brazil nuts, and dried pomegranates.

Elderberry benefits

Used for its antioxidant activity, to lower cholesterol, improve vision, boost the immune system, improve heart health and for coughs, colds, flu, bacterial and viral infections and tonsilitis.

Click Here for More information on Edelberries and their benefits!!!

Tell us how YOU use these products!!!

I placed my FIRST online order!

I placed my first online order last night and I am so excited.

I took my time and tried to compare many things before placing my order!

Here are the things I ordered and where I ordered them from:
This was from https://www.azurestandard.com/

SE089	Manitoba Harvest Hemp Seed Nut	12 x 2 ozs.	1	1	$25.10	$25.10
FL162	Bob's Red Mill Coconut Flour, High Fiber, Organic	1 lb.	2	2	$5.15	$10.30
FL025	Azure Farm Millet Flour (Unifine), Organic	5 lbs.	1	1	$3.60	$3.60

 You will want to create an account. Some items are cheaper here but others may not be! They will not show you the price of items unless you create an account. I did have to pay a processing fee and shipping and handling. SO...be sure to that you got EVERYTHING you need before submitting your order! 

****Want to see my order - click here!****

This was from http://www.nutsonline.com/

Product Name	Packaging	Qty.	Total Lbs.	Unit Price	Total
Simply Elderberries	2 Ounce Containers	2		$6.49	$12.98
Detox Mix	1 Pound Bags	1	1	$7.99/lb	$7.99
Organic Banana Chips	1 Pound Bags	2	2	$3.29/lb	$6.58
Organic Chia Seeds	1 Pound Bags	1	1	$9.99/lb	$9.99
Caraway Seeds	1 Pound Bags	1	1	$3.49/lb	$3.49
Subtotal:					$41.03

This company also charges for Shipping so be sure to get EVERYTHING you need before submitting your order!  They also offer a 10% discount for referring family and friends. :) 

I will post pictures of my items as soon as I get them! 


Just so you know what I plan to make with these items......

Hemp Seeds are GREAT for smoothies! They taste nutty and pack a good amount of protein! They can also be used in breads.

Coconut flour and Millet flour will be used for baking things like whole grain breads, muffins, cakes, etc.

Chia Seeds and Caraway Seeds will be used for many things! Smoothies, breads, toppings etc.

Edelberries are good for the respiratory and immune system and can be used for many things such as in smoothies, topped on GF oatmeal, cereal, etc.

The detox mix and Banana Chips will be used for snacking purposes. My kids as well as my husband LOVE to snack and we need healthy GF options so...this will be a good way to get in the nutrients we need while enjoying the snacking! :)


****Want to see my Nuts online order? CLICK HERE!****