Start The Morning With The Wisdom Of The Ages
Richmond, BC (October 2010) – More and more, people are looking for foods that have been consumed around the world for generations due to their exceptional health and nutritional benefits. Now, Kirkland Signature and Nature’s Path Organic Foods, the number one organic cereal manufacturer in North America, are capturing the health benefits of the ancient world in your morning cereal box with the introduction of new Ancient Grains Granola with Almonds.
“We always seek to use the most innovative, nutritious ingredients and sometimes that means looking back rather than forward. People in ancient civilizations around the globe ate grains that may seem exotic to us, but were staples in their diets due to their health benefits,” said Arran Stephens, President and Founder of Nature’s Path. “We’ve combined five of those grains in one delicious cereal to create a high fiber, whole grain breakfast that stands the test of time.”
Kirkland Signature and Nature’s Path Ancient Grains Granola with Almonds is made up of just that, fiber-rich, whole grains that have been eaten since ancient times:
-Spelt: Considered to be of prehistoric origin, spelt is an early form of wheat that contains notable amounts of iron, amino acids and fiber.
-Kamut Khorasan Wheat: Buttery wheat believed to be of Egyptian origin and kept alive by peasant farmers in Egypt and the Middle East. Kamut contains higher levels of lipids, amino acids and vitamins than durum wheat.
-Amaranth: This grain was so important to the Aztecs that Cortez, in an effort to destroy the Aztec culture, declared that anyone growing amaranth crops be put to death. Thanks to some seeds that were smuggled into Asia, you can enjoy its lively, peppery taste and high quality protein.
-Quinoa: Originally cultivated by native people of the Peruvian and Bolivian highlands, quinoa is known as a complete protein, including all the essential amino acids that our bodies can’t make by themselves.
-Oats: Crushed grains of oats that have been rolled into flakes, these are an excellent source of iron, dietary fiber and thiamin.
A tasty combination of sweetness, cinnamon and almonds, Kirkland Signature and Nature’s Path Ancient Grains Granola with Almonds is a good source of protein, an excellent source of fiber and contains 31 grams of whole grains. Like all Nature’s Path products, it is USDA certified organic, which means it doesn’t contain artificial preservatives, additives, genetically modified organism (GMOs) or synthetic pesticidess. In addition to the USDA Certified Organic Seal, Kirkland Signature and Nature’s Path Ancient Grains Granola with Almonds also bears the new Non GMO Project Verified Seal, which lets consumers know that it has passed a rigorous, independent verification process and is the best choices in order to avoid genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Kirkland Signature and Nature’s Path Ancient Grains Granola with Almonds is found exclusively at Costoco stores nationwide.
About Nature’s Path
Founded in 1985, Nature’s Path Organic Foods is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia and employs more than 350 people at its four facilities in Canada and the United States. The privately held, family-owned company produces breakfast foods and snacks sold in specialty foods stores and retailers in 40 countries around the world. The company’s innovative brands include Nature’s Path®, Flax Plus, EnviroKidz®, and Optimum®. Visit Nature’s Path online at www.naturespath.com and www.facebook.com/naturespath. For the latest news and updates, follow us on twitter: @naturespath and @envirokidz.
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Did you know?: Nature’s Path recently purchased 2,240 acres of fertile Saskatchewan farmland while partnering with local organic farmers on a cooperative crop-share basis. This represents our latest initiative to increase organic cropland and support family farms.
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