Health Benefits – Mama Rosie’s products are made from only the highest quality, all natural ingredients. We use no preservatives, additives, or fillers. What we have added to some of our pastas is SoyLife™ soy protein, flaxseed, and Omega 3. (SoyLife™ is added to our cheese lasagna, spinach & cheese manicotti, spinach & cheese ravioli, and low-fat ravioli.)

Soy Protein
The soy protein we use is made naturally from the germ of the soybean. The germ is a tiny portion of the seed where large amounts of beneficial nutrients are stored. Although soy germ is small in size, it is big in nutrition. Not only is soy germ the highest natural source of soy isoflavones, it contains more than 40 other nutrients.

Many studies have shown the health benefits of soy protein to include:

•  Antioxidant properties
•  Cancer risk reducing properties
•  Cardiovascular benefits
•  Good source of calcium
•  No cholesterol, possibly cholesterol reduction
•  Reduced risk of osteoporosis
•  Reduction of menopausal symptoms
•  Aging benefits – prevents damage caused by free radicals, which is believed to be responsible for aging and age related forms of disease.

Flax and Omega 3
Flaxseed contains Omega 3 oils, lignans, and fiber. The National Cancer Institute has identified flax as having potential cancer fighting properties. And, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, flaxseed contains 27 identifiable cancer preventing components. Flaxseed is also high in Vitamin D, important in preventing osteoporosis. Omega 3 contains a beneficial and critical group of special fats which are generally under-represented in our diets. Flaxseed and Omega 3 have been clinically proven to have a positive impact on:

•  Energy and vitality
•  Reducing the threat of blood clots
•  Protecting against cancer – particularly hormone sensitive cancers such as breast and prostate
•  Lowering blood cholesterol levels
•  Helping lower high blood pressure
•  Increasing metabolic rate with a positive impact on weight management
•  Helping ease blood sugar levels
•  Regularity – a natural laxative