2009 September 08 | Mila Chia Wellness

Archives – September 8, 2009

Mila’s Nutritional Content

OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS

MILA contains one of the highest, if not the highest, amounts of omega-3 fatty acids known in the plant world. In the 1970s and 1980s, the “fat-free diet craze took all the fats out of our diet, including the good ones. Now we know that impact that healthy fats have on our general well-being. The alpha linolenic fatty acid (ALA) found in Mila is known as the only essential omega-3 fatty acid. This means that a person must consume this fatty acid because the body cannot manufacture it. The fatty acids in MILA are a near perfect balance, plus there is no cholesterol.

Amount % Daily
per serv. Value

Essential Fatty Acids

Omega-3 (alpha-linolenic) 3 g      **
Omega-6 (linoleic acid)           1 g        **
Omega-9 (oleic acid)          0.3 g          **

Total Fat 4 g 6%

Saturated fat                    0 g            **
Trans fat                                      0 g      **
Polyunsaturated fat                   0 g        **
Monounsaturated fat               0 g         **

Cholesterol 0 g 0%

View the detailed MILA Nutritional Content

FIBER

A number of studies have found that a high intake of total fiber contributes to a healthy heart and circulatory system. High-fiber diets may also modulate blood sugar levels. Since fiber is filling and has very few calories, high-fiber foods may also help with weight loss.

ANTIOXIDANTS & PHYTONUTRIENTS

These two components have recently been recognized as important to human health, but are not necessary for life. Interestingly, phytonutrients may act as antioxidants, but not all phytonutrients are antioxidants. Antioxidants in foods can be divided into two main groups, with similar, as well as different, benefits to human health. These two groups are Vitamins & minerals and Phenolic Compounds.

PROTEIN

Protein is found throughout the body in hair, nails, outer layers of skin, muscle tissue, the inner structure of bones, and red blood cells. Protein is used by the body to perform many functions in the body including building & repairing body tissues, hormone production & carrying nutrients throughout the body. MILA is a great source of protein and contains both essential and non-essential amino acids.