Wednesday, August 28, 2013

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Pure Sweets

We found Philadelphia based Pure Sweets an all-natural, gluten-free, organic, vegan, kosher and social-good (5% of profits go to charity) bakery that helps bridge the gap between achieving a healthy DNA and decadent taste for its menu. The brand is designed to help hardcore health nuts, and “cheesesteak and pretzel” lovers alike to open their arms to consuming all-natural, preservative and refined sugar-free products.

Founder and CEO Andrea Kyan has been die-hard vegetarian (and now vegan) since she visited a slaughterhouse in 1993.  Yet, she has tips on how to ease into a plant-based lifestyle through an understanding of good nutrition, and using that knowledge in all her recipes.  Her brand caters to everyone from food lovers, to heath nuts, and to those with gluten and egg allergies—vegans are actually the minorities.

Pure Sweets

Pure Sweets

Pure Sweets

Desserts don't have to be empty calories.  Each ingredient used at Pure Sweets contains essential nutrients for healthy living.
Fruits & Veggies
BANANAS
High in potassium (good source of electrolytes), Vitamin C (boosts immune system), fiber (lowers risk of diabetes and heart disease), Vitamin B6 (builds amino acids), pectin (soothes stomach).
BEETS
Loaded with Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, and C, in addition to the phytochemical beta-cyanin (prevents cell mutations), fiber (cleanses toxins from cells and bloodstream).
BLUEBERRIES & FRUIT SPREAD
Anti-inflammatory, excellent source of manganese (bone development), fiber (regulates blood sugar and cholesterol levels), antioxidants (prevents free radical damage), pectin (soothes stomach).
CARROTS
Anti-inflammatory, high Vitamin A (promotes lung health), rich in beta-carotene (immune booster).
CRANBERRIES
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, high in antioxidants.
DATES
Helps regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels by slowing down gut absorption of glucose.
FIGS
Excellent source of potassium (regulates high blood pressure), fiber (prevents diabetes and heart disease), manganese (alleviates muscle cramps).
GOJI BERRIES
High in antioxidants, Vitamin A (promotes eye health), 25 amino acids.
LEMONS & FRUIT SPREAD
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antimicrobial, high Vitamin C (boosts immune system).
LIMES
Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, lowers cholesterol; Limonen aids in increasing the levels of liver enzymes involved in detoxifying carcinogens.
MANGOES
Digestion aid, high in iron (fights fatigue) and antioxidants, rich source of Vitamin A (beta-carotene), Vitamin E (protect cells from free radicals), Selenium (prevents heart disease).
ORANGES (CLEMENTINE/BLOOD)
Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, high amounts of Vitamin C (lowers hypertension), calcium (supports bone health), folic acid (helps produce and maintain new cells), potassium.
RASPBERRIES & FRUIT SPREAD
Anti-inflammatory, high in ellagic acid (may help prevent cancer cell growth), Vitamin C (dilates blood vessels), fiber (balances sugar and cholesterol levels), manganese (trace mineral that keeps metabolic rate high).
STRAWBERRIES
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, good source of fiber (promotes weight loss), Vitamin C (fights cataracts by increasing blood flow), manganese (supports thyroid functions).
SWEET POTATOES
High in beta-carotene, Vitamin A & C (fights free radicals), helps rebuild muscle and stabilizes blood sugar.
Nuts & Seeds
ALMONDS
Anti-inflammatory, good source of fiber (promotes weight loss), calcium, magnesium (helps absorb calcium and builds proteins), Vitamin E (antioxidant), antioxidants (protects cells from free radicals), phytochemicals (suppresses cancer cells), regulates blood sugar alleviates premenstrual symptoms.
CASHEWS
Rich source of copper (immunity builder), magnesium (helps absorb calcium, builds proteins), oleic acid (fights free radicals).
COCONUT OIL + BUTTER
Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial, maintains balance of lipids.
HAZELNUTS
Rich in fiber (balances sugar and cholesterol levels), folate (repairs cells), Vitamin E (protect cells from free radicals), iron (oxygen carrier), copper (stimulates brain), manganese (metabolizes carbohydrates and proteins).
PEANUT BUTTER
Antimicrobial, good source of fiber (balances sugar and cholesterol levels), contains healthy monounsaturated fats, proteins, Vitamin E (anti-inflammatory), Resveratrol (wards off potential pathogens).
PECANS
High amounts of oleic acid (excellent source of antioxidants), ellagic acid, Vitamin E (protect cells from free radicals), Vitamin B-complex group.
PISTACHIOS
Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, carotenes (antioxidant), Vitamin E (protect cells from free radicals), copper (essential for normal cell growth), iron (hemoglobin formation).
PUMPKIN SEEDS
Antioxidant, excellent source of amino acids, Vitamin E (protect cells from free radicals and good for the skin), Vitamin B6 (makes neurotransmitters), copper (reduces arthritic symptoms), iron (muscle function), manganese (maintains healthy nerves), selenium (fights free radicals).
SESAME SEEDS
Anti-inflammatory, rich in calcium (eases premenstrual symptoms), iron (builds neurotransmitters), zinc (promotes healthy skin), Vitamin E (antioxidant), relieves constipation.
SUNFLOWER SEEDS
Anti-inflammatory, lowers cholesterol, good source of magnesium (regulates high blood pressure), selenium (antioxidant).
WALNUTS
Anti-inflammatory, contains more omega-3 in a serving than salmon, regulates cholesterol, high in Vitamin E (immune enhancer), fiber (lowers risk of diabetes and heart disease).
Spices & Sweeteners
CARDAMOM
Anti-inflammatory, digestion aid, NF-kB regulator or nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (regulates inflammatory and immune responses).
CAYENNE
Digestion aid, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, improves blood circulation.
72% SINGLE-ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE
Anti-inflammatory, flavonoids act as antioxidants.
CINNAMON
Anti-inflammatory, digestion aid, antimicrobial, antibacterial, NF-kB regulator or nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (regulates inflammatory and immune responses), helps regulate blood sugar, lowers total cholesterol, triglycerides.
CLOVES
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, digestion aid, NF-kB regulator or nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (regulates inflammatory and immune responses), may also regulate insulin activity.
GINGER
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, NF-kB regulator or nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (regulates inflammatory and immune responses), nausea reducer when consumed with protein.
LAVENDER
Digestion aid, improves blood circulation, boosts immune system, natural relaxant for nervous system.
NUTMEG
Digestion aid, reduces nausea, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, NF-kB regulator or nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (regulates inflammatory and immune responses).
PEPPERMINT
Aids in digestion, reduces nausea, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, boosts immune system.
SEA SALT
Essential minerals including calcium, magnesium (treats migraines, depression), potassium (lowers blood sugar levels), balances acidity in cells, helps balance sugar levels, aids in sleep regulation.
BROWN RICE SYRUP (& BROWN RICE)
Anti-inflammatory, good source of fiber (lowers risk of diabetes and heart disease), manganese (key for energy production), selenium (antioxidant), lignans (reduces risk of breast cancer).
MAPLE SYRUP, GRADE B + MAPLE SUGAR
Digestion aid, contains high amounts of zinc, calcium, potassium and manganese (for muscle recovery), antioxidants.
 








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