Chia seed.....

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  • Hoakiebs
    Hoakiebs Posts: 430 Member
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    I'vebeen using them for a month. They are supposed to fill you up, they're a great source of fiber and protein. They are also supposed to lower BP. They leveled out my weight loss and made it less jerky. I eat a tbsp in the morning smoothie and another tbsp in my v8 juice in the afternoon.
  • AlayshaJ
    AlayshaJ Posts: 703 Member
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    I don't really like the term "taking" chia seeds. Makes it sound like a pill or a drug. Its a seed. You eat it.

    ANyway, I eat them everyday with my oatmeal in the morning because I have weird intense hunger in the morning and it has helped keep me full for a little while. I also LOOOVE Synergys Raspberry Chia drink. It tastes so good! (To me, my mom thought it was horrible)

    Google it if you want to know all the benefits...
  • stormdancer
    stormdancer Posts: 32 Member
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    I love my chia seeds, I usually put 2.5 tablespoons into a cup of juice, let set 10 minutes before drinking. Its awesome.
    The seeds get this gel coating around them so its...interesting to drink, but its cool. And they are totally tasteless so they
    take on the flavor of what they are put into. (Which means, don't soak them in tap water, cause then they will take on the
    flavor of any unsavory flavors in the tap water. Yes I am in Minnesota, the tap water is rusty and smells a bit sulfurous.)

    But yea I will link a couple articles below, but its more than just the energy and the way it keeps you satisfied longer.
    Chia seeds are high in fiber, more antioxidants than the same amount of blueberries, and higher in Omega-3 fatty acids than salmon by far. One Tbsp has 150% of the daily value for Omega-3s.

    And, the soaked chia seeds (as stated in the second link) "Chia gel is as easy to use as butter or oil." "For example:
    If “Grandma’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies” recipe calls for 8 tablespoons of butter, use 4 tablespoons of butter and 4 tablespoons of chia gel. Bake the cookies just as you normally would."

    Here, links http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA365093/Chia-for-Health.html and
    http://www.mychiaseeds.com/Articles/BakingMySeeds.html
    http://www.mychiaseeds.com/Articles/Top10ChiaBenefits.html
  • TheDevastator
    TheDevastator Posts: 1,626 Member
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    I've heard chia seeds help detoxify because they are gelatinous which helps bind toxins. They are high in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, molybdenum, niacin, zinc, fiber, anti-oxidants, omega 3s and protein. My only problem with them is the cost because I always buy organic seeds.
  • elishabeish
    elishabeish Posts: 175 Member
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    Wow! I'm going to have to try this. Chia, better for more than just growing green "pets" in your kitchen! LOL!

    I first heard about them on Dr. Oz. Then I got an article on WebMD about it too. Seems to be true that they help with weight loss, energy levels and sleep patterns (to some extent).

    Sprinkle them in your morning cereal, over salads, or in stir-fries and sauces. I couldn't imagine just swallowing a tablespoon of the loose seeds!

    so going to try this!
  • jopalis
    jopalis Posts: 238 Member
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    How to count the nutritional value of 1 TBS of chia gel in my calorie diary?
  • tlc12078
    tlc12078 Posts: 334 Member
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    Where do you get them at?
  • Shock_Wave
    Shock_Wave Posts: 1,573 Member
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    I have never thought about eating chia seeds but I do plant them and water them often and they make for a good chia head :smile:
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  • quiltbugj
    quiltbugj Posts: 89 Member
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    How to count the nutritional value of 1 TBS of chia gel in my calorie diary?

    The calorie count for dry seeds are in the foods listings.
  • jessiepilot
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    Love them! Eat them daily in my smoothly or just thrown on whatever I'm eating or in a glass of water. 1 TBS daily.
  • bethelcheryl
    bethelcheryl Posts: 199 Member
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    Would they taste weird in oatmeal?
  • Trail_Addict
    Trail_Addict Posts: 1,350 Member
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    Would they taste weird in oatmeal?

    nope
  • LoveLivingHealthy
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    i've been a chia seed fan for a couple years now. Its so good for you as far as giving you energy, the fiber, protein, omega 3's, etc. And they taste yummy :)
  • pinkminy
    pinkminy Posts: 286
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    my husband eats them every morning on his breakfast cereal. I sometimes put them in a bit of water leave overnight in the fridge and have them the next morning, the swell and go like jelly make you feel fuller for longer and give you energy Highly nutritious and have a laxative effect.
  • StrongGwen
    StrongGwen Posts: 378 Member
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    for nutrition count I scanned the bar code with my MFP phone app.

    I have not been using them regularly but think I'll be more consistent--I could use more energy. I also mix them in my home-made whole berry cranberry sauce which I sweeten with Stevia so there's no sugary goo, and chia helps make it gel up. very low cal and easy, and mixed with cottage cheese/yougurt makes a great meal!
  • msqdpie
    msqdpie Posts: 92 Member
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    I'm Sold! And am Running to Get some today Thanks :happy:
  • booyainyoface
    booyainyoface Posts: 409 Member
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    chia pudding!

    1 cup almond milk
    2 or 3 tbsp chia seed
    cinnamon
    a pinch of shredded coconut or honey

    shake it up real good so they seeds don't cluster and let it set an hour or so

    its like tapioca, so good!
  • RDHY2K
    RDHY2K Posts: 8
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    I mix mine with a fat free yogurt every morning. I have not noticed that they make me feel "full" however I my issue has never being hungry all the time, my issue is just eating all the time, whether hungry or not.

    I notice my skin! If feels so much smother and softer. I can tell there are benefits outside of weight loss.

    I do have a funny story. I ate some in for breakfast, well they keep getting stuck between my teeth. So I brushed. A day later I noticed a sprout coming up from my bathroom drain. I guess one got stuck. Too funny.
  • th2much
    th2much Posts: 156 Member
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    I bought some and going try it.
  • UrbanRunner81
    UrbanRunner81 Posts: 1,207 Member
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    I love to eat them for breakfast.

    1 banana mashed, 1 cup of almond milk, 2 tbsp of chia seeds, let sit for 20 minutes, then slice some strawberries on top and enjoy. So yummy and great for you!