Hemp flour is versatile and can easily be incorporated into a daily diet to enhance its nutritional value.
Defatted Milk Thistle Flour is a product made from milk thistle seeds after oil extraction. It retains valuable nutrients, including fibre, vitamins, and minerals. It is prized for its health benefits and versatile applications in cooking and therapeutic-preventive use.
Health Benefits:
1. Liver Support:
The main active substance, silymarin, helps protect and restore liver cells, improves liver function, and aids in toxin removal.
Milk thistle is often used to treat liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver.
2. Antioxidant Properties:
Silymarin neutralizes free radicals, protecting cells from damage.
It prevents premature aging and strengthens the immune system.
3. Improved Digestion:
High fibre content helps normalize bowel function, improve peristalsis, and alleviate constipation.
It reduces cholesterol levels by removing “bad” cholesterol from the body.
4. Vitamin and Mineral Enrichment:
Rich in vitamins E, B group, and D, which support skin, hair, nails, and the nervous system.
Contains minerals like magnesium, potassium, iron, and zinc essential for cardiovascular health, muscle function, and immunity.
5. Weight Loss:
Fibre promotes satiety, reduces appetite, and regulates blood sugar levels.
6. Body Detoxification:
It removes toxins, metabolic by products, and heavy metals.
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Applications:
1. Culinary Use:
Added to baked goods such as bread, cookies, and pancakes (10–20% of the total flour volume).
Used as a thickener for sauces, soups, and porridges.
Added to smoothies, yogurts, and porridges for extra fibre and protein.
2. Health Support:
Taken on an empty stomach with water (1 tsp) to cleanse the body.
Included in dietary supplements for liver treatment.
Added to teas and decoctions to support immunity.
3. Cosmetics:
Used to prepare face and body masks to nourish the skin and reduce inflammation.
Suitable for scrubs due to its fine texture.
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Contraindications:
Individual intolerance.
Gallbladder diseases (stones or inflammation) – consult a doctor before use.
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Usage Tips:
Shelf Life: Store milk thistle flour in a dry and cool place, as it may spoil quickly due to residual oil content.
Dosage: Start with 1/2 tsp per day, gradually increasing to 1–2 tbsp.
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