[Latin Name]  Pinus pinaster.

[Specification] OPC ≥ 95%

[Appearance] Red brown fine powder

Plant Part Used: Bark

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Pine bark?]

Pine bark, botanical name Pinus pinaster, is a maritime pine native to southwest France that also grows in countries along the western Mediterranean.  Pine bark contains a number of beneficial compounds that are extracted from the bark in a way that doesn’t destroy or damage the tree.

[How does it work?]

What gives pine bark extract its notoriety as a powerful ingredient and super antioxidant is that it’s loaded with oligomeric proanthocyanidin compounds, OPCs for short. The same ingredient can be found in grape seeds, the skin of peanuts and witch hazel bark. But what makes this miracle ingredient so amazing?

While OPCs found in this extract are mostly known for their antioxidant-producing benefits, these amazing compounds exude antibacterial, antiviral, anticarcinogenic, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. Pine bark extract can help reduce muscle soreness and may help improve conditions relating to poor circulation, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, diabetes, ADHD, female reproductive issues, skin, erectile dysfunction, eye disease and sports stamina.

Seems like it must be pretty amazing, but let’s look closer. The list goes on a bit further, as the OPCs in this extract may “inhibit lipid peroxidation, platelet aggregation, capillary permeability and fragility, and to affect enzyme systems,” which basically means it may be a natural treatment for many serious health conditions, such as stroke and heart disease.

[Function]

1. Lowers Glucose Levels, Improving Diabetic Symptoms
2. Helps Prevent Hearing Loss and Balance
3. Staves Off Infections
4. Protects the Skin from Ultraviolet Exposure
5. Decreases Erectile Dysfunction
6. Reduces Inflammation
7.  Helps Increase Athletic Performance

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3 Main ingredients!!! Pb2, Oatmeal, Syrup

You can double the recipe because they are So delicious!! If using peanut butter than you will need to microwave to soften after adding syrup to it ok?!!!

Spray a pan with cooking spray!!
Add 1.5 cups of oatmeal to a medium bowl (12 smart points). Add a pinch of salt.

IN a small bowl add 1/2 cup ( 6 tbs)of pb2 powder and add cold water to form a paste ( 3 smart points). Add 1/4 cup of Josephs no sugar syrup ( or whatever syrup or honey you prefer but calculate the points) to the pb2 paste and 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract.

Add mixture to the oatmeal and mix together. Add the following: 1 tbs of semi sweet sugarless chocolate chips, 1 tbs slivered toasted almonds, 1 tbs sunflower seeds ( Total 3 sp)

These are optional!! You can add whatever nut, seed, chocolate chips, sprinkles, coconut. Just make sure you account for the smart points!!!

My total is 18sp for the entire recipe!
STORE IN FRIDGE OR FREEZER. Depending on how big your cut them will determine the smart points!!! ENJOY!!

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