Functional food, what is it and what is all the fuss about?

What is functional food?

Functional foods are the future of healthy and conscious eating. This is a category of food products that, in addition to basic nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates or fats, contain additional biologically active ingredients. These ingredients have documented beneficial effects on the health and functioning of the body. An example is the concentrated plant extracts present in MONCANA products.

Health benefits of functional foods

The main feature of functional foods is their ability to promote health naturally, without the need for dietary supplements. The health effects of bioactive ingredients are confirmed by scientific studies, which guarantees their effectiveness and safety.

Why choose functional foods?

Functional foods offer many advantages that go beyond traditional nutritional benefits. Here are some reasons why you should include it in your diet:

Improving health and well-being: With the addition of bioactive ingredients, functional foods can support health on various levels, from improving digestive function to supporting the cardiovascular or immune system.

Natural health support: Eating functional foods is a natural way to provide your body with essential ingredients without having to turn to dietary supplements.

Disease Prevention: Regular consumption of functional foods can reduce the risk of many diseases of civilization, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and metabolic disorders. In addition, by choosing MONCANA products, you support local farms and contribute to shortening the supply chain, which is good for the environment. Thanks to the micronization process, our flours i bread mixes are distinguished by high bioavailability of nutrients, which means that they are better absorbed by the body.

MONCANA and the future of functional foods

At MONCANA, we constantly strive for development and innovation in the field of functional foods. Through our participation in the government's NUTRITECH program - nutrition in light of the challenges of improving societal well-being and climate change - we are developing new technologies and formulas that could become the future of healthy nutrition. Our goal is to develop an entire line of functional foods, and our innovative products, such as functional oatmeal, are already on the market.

Functional oatmeal - what it is?

One of MONCANA's most important products in the functional food category is our functional oatmeal. Enriched with natural plant extracts concentrated in a 4:1 ratio, they have clinically proven effectiveness in supporting health on many levels. Thus, instead of ingesting a handful of dietary supplements, we can enjoy tasty oatmeal that not only provides essential nutrients, but also supports our health.

MONCANA functional oatmeal

• Oatmeal with dandelion: Ideal for a healthy gut. Dandelion, combined with oatmeal, supports the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria and supports liver and bile duct function. >>
• Oatmeal with hawthorn bicarb: This combination supports gut and cardiovascular health. Hawthorn helps distribute oxygen to cells, relaxes and supports the nervous system. >>
• Oatmeal with common nettle: Excellent for healthy kidneys and urinary tract. Oatmeal and nettle boost immunity and improve the appearance of hair, skin and nails thanks to nettle's high silicon content. >>
• Oatmeal with milk thistle: Supports liver health due to its silymarin content, which has strong antioxidant effects, can reduce fibrosis and support regeneration and prevention of cirrhosis. >>

Innovative Drinking Fitting

MONCANA also offers innovative drinking phytococcasions that provide not only hydration, but also plant extracts essential for health. Each product is designed to meet the specific needs of the body, providing benefits with the consumption of just one glass (250 ml) per day.

Examples of drinking phytocorrections from MONCANA:

• FITOCUSING THE NERVE: Uses nettle and water "Dabrowka" for urinary and immune system support. Ideal for people who want to support kidney therapy with natural ingredients. >>
• LIBERTY FITUCATION: Combines thistle with "Mieszko" water to regenerate and protect the liver. Preventive use can prevent liver disease. >>
• Heart Phytocurrency: It benefits from the properties of hawthorn, dandelion and water "Mieszko", supporting circulation and heart health. Due to hawthorn content, watch out for interactions with heart medications. >>

All phytokuracje are based on therapeutic mineral waters from Szczawno-Zdrój, valued for their unique chemical composition and proven effectiveness in the prevention and treatment of many diseases.

Why MONCANA?

Functional foods are the future of healthy eating, and MONCANA is at the forefront of bringing these innovations to market. With products such as functional oatmeal and drinking phytococcasions, consumers can enjoy tasty and healthy food that positively impacts their health. When you choose MONCANA products, you are choosing quality, innovation and concern for the well-being of both your body and the planet.