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Powerful Ingredients

Our products are scientifically formulated, utilizing ingredients individually demonstrated to augment cardiometabolic health. To view over 500 references supporting our ingredients, click here.

Walnuts

Walnuts

Omega-3Antioxidants

Rich source of ALA omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, both of which help reduce inflammation. The beneficial fat composition has been shown to help lower total and LDL cholesterol when eaten every day.

Almonds

Almonds

FiberAntioxidantsPlant Sterols

Contain healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, and plant sterols — all 4 building blocks for heart health. We use whole raw almonds, whose brown skin contains powerful antioxidants.

Pecans

Pecans

Antioxidants

Rich in monounsaturated fats that can help lower LDL cholesterol. Also contain vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium, which play roles in maintaining healthy blood pressure.

Peanuts

Peanuts

Antioxidants

Studies show regularly eating peanuts is associated with about a 20% lower death rate from heart disease. Harvard Health reports peanuts appear just as potent for preventing heart disease as tree nuts.

Flax Seeds

Flax Seeds

Omega-3Fiber

High in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber; flax seeds improve blood vessel function and have been shown to significantly reduce blood pressure and blood glucose levels in those with type 2 diabetes.

White Chia Seeds

White Chia Seeds

Omega-3Fiber

High in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and soluble fiber. Shown to help lower blood pressure, improve blood sugar, and lower LDL cholesterol when consumed daily. Also inhibit platelet aggregation, reducing heart attack risk.

Oat Bran

Oat Bran

Fiber

The outer layer of the oat kernel, containing more soluble fiber than whole oats. Soluble fiber reduces the absorption of cholesterol into the bloodstream, thereby lowering cholesterol levels.

Whole Oats

Whole Oats

FiberAntioxidants

High in antioxidants including avenanthramides, which have anti-inflammatory and vasodilating properties. Rich in beta glucan, a soluble fiber which prevents cholesterol absorption and reabsorption in the digestive tract.

Saskatoon Berries

Saskatoon Berries

AntioxidantsFiber

Think of these as super blueberries. High in antioxidants and fiber, they also deliver manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, and vitamin C. Antioxidants help prevent LDL oxidation — a key step in arterial plaque formation.

Dried Cranberries

Dried Cranberries

Antioxidants

High antioxidant content with anti-inflammatory properties. Like Saskatoon berries, cranberries help ensure LDL cholesterol is not oxidized — which is critical because LDL must be oxidized before it can deposit in artery walls.

Blueberries

Blueberries

AntioxidantsFiber

Shown to increase insulin sensitivity in people who are obese. Also high in antioxidants and fiber, and have been shown to support cardiometabolic health in multiple studies.

Apples

Apples

FiberAntioxidants

An apple a day keeps the doctor away! Whole-apple consumption has been shown to reduce LDL, total cholesterol, and systolic blood pressure while increasing HDL (good) cholesterol and improving endothelial function.

Strawberries

Strawberries

AntioxidantsFiber

Full of antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties. Low glycemic index with a good source of fiber and vitamin C — our Strawberry Banana Smoothie Mix delivers 60%+ of your daily vitamin C.

Bittersweet Chocolate (72% cacao)

Bittersweet Chocolate (72% cacao)

Antioxidants

Rich in flavanols — antioxidants from cacao responsible for the bitter taste. Flavanols have been shown to help reduce blood pressure. We use 72% cacao chocolate, the ideal threshold for health benefits.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon

Antioxidants

Contains high levels of antioxidants and has been proven to help with LDL cholesterol and blood pressure control. Multiple studies show cinnamon also helps improve blood sugar levels.

Dates

Dates

Fiber

Despite being naturally high in sugar, dates don't significantly impact blood sugar levels. They contain high amounts of fiber and potassium and help with inflammation, making them both sweet and health-promoting.

Plant Sterols

Plant Sterols

Plant Sterols

Natural plant components that block dietary and bile cholesterol absorption in the intestinal tract. In patients with high cholesterol, plant sterols can reduce LDL by up to 12% without adverse effects.

Psyllium Husk

Psyllium Husk

Fiber

A rich source of soluble fiber shown to help lower cholesterol in its own right. The fiber in psyllium husk also supports a healthy gut microbiome with all the downstream beneficial health effects.

Cranberry Seeds

Cranberry Seeds

FiberOmega-3

Fiber superheroes — offering 1.6x as much dietary fiber as chia or flax seeds. Together with omega-3 content, they help support heart health. Also a good source of zinc to support the immune system.

Montmorency Cherries

Montmorency Cherries

Antioxidants

Dried tart cherries are particularly high in anthocyanins — the antioxidant that gives them their red color and potential anti-inflammatory effects that support both muscle/joint health and cardiovascular health.

Blackstrap Molasses

Blackstrap Molasses

Antioxidants

Ounce for ounce, more iron than eggs, more calcium than milk, and more potassium than almost any other food. Also very rich in antioxidants. A great source of vital micronutrients.

Whole Pinto Bean Flour

Whole Pinto Bean Flour

FiberAntioxidants

High in fiber and antioxidants; whole pinto beans can help lower LDL. As a low glycemic index ingredient, they also help with blood sugar regulation. Beans are central to the diets of Blue Zone communities worldwide.

Vanilla Bean

Vanilla Bean

Antioxidants

We use real whole vanilla beans and seeds — not "vanilla flavor." Real vanilla can help lower cholesterol and is naturally rich in antioxidants associated with reducing LDL impact and lowering cancer and dementia risk.

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Discover the four building blocks of heart health.

Fiber

Found in foods like oat bran, flaxseed and dried fruit, fiber binds to cholesterol particles in the intestine and moves them out of the body.

Plant Sterols

Plant sterols — a group of substances made in plants such as nuts and seeds — block cholesterol absorption in the digestive tract.

Antioxidants

Found in foods like dark chocolate, berries and pecans, antioxidants help prevent the build-up of plaque in the blood vessels.

Omega-3

Omega-3s present in chia seeds, walnuts, and flaxseed reduce inflammation and help lower triglycerides while raising HDL (good) cholesterol.

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