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Sunflower Lecithin
Sunflower Lecithin
Sunflower Lecithin
What is it:
Lecithin itself is a substance found naturally in your body, plants, and other animal sources. Sunflower Lecithin is commonly used as an emulsifier to thicken and stabilize products. It can also increase the shelf life of sweets and control the crystallization of sugars. Sunflower Lecithin as an additive is a good alternative to egg or soy lecithin because it is nonallergenic, vegan, and non-GMO, and the extraction method for the lecithin doesn’t require the use of harsh chemicals.
Rating:
Lecithin is found naturally in many foods and has been linked to many potential health benefits including decreased cholesterol levels (soy-derived), improved digestive health, and better brain function (due to the amounts of Choline and fatty acids). It contains many vitamins and minerals your body requires including Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Choline, Inositol, Omega-3 fatty acids, and Omega-6 fatty acids. The most commonly reported side effects of Lecithin are digestive issues.
Resources:
- Lecithin from soy decreases cholesterol levels (double-blinded controlled trial)
- Lecithin may reduce inflammation in the gut (review)
- Lecithin may enhance neuronal development (animal study)
- Intake of choline associated with cognitive performance (cohort study)
How we rate ingredients
Health is like a bank account, certain ingredients make a deposit into your health bank, meaning they add to
your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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