These rusks can be compared to ‘muesli-rusks’ and are great for breakfast with a cup of coffee or you can enjoy them as a snack when you are on-the-run or peckish. The rusks are popular not only for its delicious taste & crunch, but also because of its nutrient density in one rusk. The ingredients are 100% natural, wholesome and sourced from quality suppliers. Find a short-and-sweet summary below of why we chose these specific ingredients and the science behind this powerhouse product.

Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, poppyseeds, chia seeds and flaxseeds all deserve an article of their own. Sunflower and pumpkin seeds are difficult to include in the diet as is, especially in that of children. That is what makes our products so exciting. The sunflower seed and sprout contain valuable antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, wound-healing, and cardiovascular benefits found in its phenolic compounds, flavonoids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and vitamins. The most abundant nutrients are selenium, copper, zinc, folate and iron.

The pumpkin, from the Cucurbitaceae family, has seeds that are discarded as the by-products of food processing, but they have been discovered to contain a rich repertory of nutrients such as proteins, unsaturated fatty acids, phenolic acids, carotenoids, tocopherol, phytosterol, squalene etc. Biological assays have proven these seed extracts to exert antioxidative, hypoglycaemic, anticancer, antihypertensive, cardioprotective, antilipemic, gyno-protective, and anthelmintic (destroys parasites) properties. Further, the seeds do not contain any major anti-nutrients.

Flaxseed is high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and other unique plant compounds, if the body’s conversion of ALA to EPA is efficient. Flax seeds are exceptionally rich in lignans, containing up to 800 times more than other foods and improves cardiovascular health.

Oats are a source of magnesium often lacking in the diet. Only found in oats, are a family of powerful antioxidants and may reduce inflammation in your arteries and regulate blood pressure. Beta glucans, the soluble fibers from oats, have demonstrated benefits for blood sugar control. Studies show that moderate to large amounts of oats are well tolerated by patients with Coeliac disease. Oats partly address the issue of nutrient deficiency in Coeliac patients by being rich in fiber, thiamine (B1), riboflavin(B2), niacin (B3), folate (B9) and iron). Oats are a high protein grain.

Raw honey has more beneficial nutrients like pollen, enzymes and antioxidants than refined honey or cane sugar. Raw honey antioxidants reduce inflammation and a lower risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Bee pollen has been found to fight inflammation and improve liver function. It also has properties that may help fight against heart disease and stroke.