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- 100% Wholefood Source
- 5-HTP
- Adrenal Health & Stress Support
- Alcohol Free
- Algae oil
- Alpha Lipoic Acid
- AMAZING HERBS
- Antioxidants
- Artificial Colour Free
- Artificial Flavour Free
- Artificial Sweetener Free
- Astaxanthin
- B Corp
- Baby's Health
- Blood Pressure Support
- Blood Sugar Support
- Bone & Joint Health
- Bone Support
- BPA Free Packaging
- BPA-Free Packaging
- Brain Health
- Brain Support
- Carbon Neutral
- Certified Organic
- Cholesterol Support
- Cod Liver Oil
- Coenzyme Q10
- Collagen
- Collagen for Joints
- Dairy Free
- Eco Packaging
- Eco-Living
- Egg Free
- Energy Support
- Environmentally Sustainable
- Ethically Traded
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Filler Free
- Fish Oil
- Flaxseed Oil
- General Wellness Support
- Glucosamine
- Gluten Free
- GMO Free
- GMP Manufactured
- Good Ingredients Approved
- Green Lipped Mussel
- Hair
- Hair Skin & Nails Health
- Hair Skin & Nails Health Skin Support
- Hair Skin Nails Support
- Hair Support
- Health Concerns
- Health Concerns Alcohol Free
- Healthy Food & Drink
- Healthy Oils
- Heart Health
- Heart Health Support
- Heavy Metals Tested
- Hemp
- Hemp Seed Oil
- Immune Health
- Immune Support
- Joint Supplements
- Joint Support
- Kids Daily Wellness
- Kids Growth & Development
- Kids Health
- Kids Immunity
- Kids Mood
- Kids Sleep & Calm
- Krill Oil
- Learning & Concentration
- Low FODMAPs
- Low FODMAPs Palm Oil Free
- MCT Oil
- Memory Support
- Men's Daily Wellness & Energy
- Men's Health
- Men's Mood & Stress Support
- Menopause Support
- Minerals
- Mood & Sleep Supplements
- Multiminerals
- Multivitamins
- Natural Baby & Kids
- Natural Health & Supplements
- Natural Health & Supplements Brain Health Fish Oil Brain Support Learning & Concentration
- Natural Pet
- Natural Pet Supplements
- New Zealand Made
- New Zealand Manufactured
- Nootropics Senior's Daily Wellness & Energy
- Nut Free
- Nuts & Seeds
- Omega 3-6-9 Oils
- Organic Ingredients
- Palm Oil Free
- Plant-Based Oils
- PMS Support
- Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Recyclable Packaging
- Seeds
- Senior's Health
- Skin & Nails Health
- Skin Support
- Sleep Support
- Smoothie Blends
- Socially Responsible
- Soy Free
- Specialty Supplements
- Stress & Hormones
- Sugar Free
- Superfoods
- Sustainable Omega-3
- Synthetic Preservative Free
- Tart Cherry
- Teen's Daily Wellness & Energy
- Teen's Health
- Transparent
- Transparent. Healthy Food & Drink
- Turmeric
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Vision Support
- Vitamin D
- Vitamins
- Women's Daily Wellness & Energy
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Organic Flax Balance
Regular price $47.99Waihi Bush Organic Chia Seed Oil is nutrient dense and packs a punch of energy boosting power. Aztec warriors ate chia seeds to give them high energy and endurance. They said just one spoonful of chia could sustain them for 24 hours. Chia means “strength” in the Mayan language, and the seed were known as “runners food” because runners and warriors would use them as fuel while running long distances or during battle.
Waihi Bush Organic Farm source quality organic chia seed from it’s native South America and then use our own unique process to produce superior fresh cold-pressed chia seed oil.
About chia seed oil:
- Chia seed oil is our pure, cold pressed, unrefined, extra virgin, organic chia seed oil of the highest quality
- Chia seed oil contains 59% Omega-3 EFA - Alpha Linoleic Acid (ALA) and 8% Omega-9
- Chia seed oil supports healthy levels of energy
- The great flavour makes chia seed oil a great addition to your favourite recipes and for salad dressings
- Chia seed oil added to a vitamin-packed smoothie will help make those fat-soluble vitamins more available to your body
- Chia seed oil has an ALA to linoleic ratio of 2.8:1
Why do you need Omega-3?
- The body cannot make Omega-3, you must get it from your food to function well
- Is naturally good for your skin, hair and nails
- Omega-3 is required for healthy cell function
Waihi Bush recommend taking 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil a day (15-30ml).
Flax Balance is delicious mixed into your food and can enhance the flavour because it adds a creaminess.
Try these ideas to instantly improve the nutritive value of your meal:
- Drizzle over hot vegetables
- Use to mash potatoes instead of butter or milk
- Mix into soups or stews (after cooking is finished)
- Add to porridge
- Blend into smoothies
- Stir into yoghurt or cottage cheese with fresh fruit (the sulphur containing proteins combine with Omega-3 to help the transport of oxygen in the body)
- Add in fresh fruit or vegetable juice
- Use as a dipping oil for fresh bread
- Drizzle over hot pasta
- Mix into butter for spreading
This product is shelf-stable - This product does not require refrigeration – read about our Heat Sensitive Product Policy here.