anyone know anything about chia seeds?!?

Fitorbust73

I started using Chia seeds about 3 weeks ago --- I love these little seeds. You DO NOT NEED to grind them you can have them as is (unlike flax). They plump up to 10 times there size and work great for thickening things (as opposed to starch or potatoes or cream). They have a great amount of fibre as well as the Omega acids that we all need... My dietician suggested I start using them -- I have them in a glass of water morning and night...LOVE THEM

denezy

I make my own granola and protein bars and put them in. Great in oatmeal and any kind of baking, really. Just keep some dental floss on hand.

Sweetsugar0424

I have been eating chia seeds in my yogurt almost daily since December after doing some research. I had a couple friends try to push them on me so I did some research and the thing that really triggered my interest is that I had a whole bunch of episodes of migraines last year and they were becoming so frequent that my doctor prescribed meds to help minimize them, but I am not a fan of medications long term so when I read that others found their headaches go away, I decided to try it. I have now been migraine-free since December 27.

There are SO many benefits to chia seeds and I recommend doing a good search on chia recipes for baking. I've actually made scones using chia seeds as an egg supplement and they were REALLY good!

Do your research, you won't be sorry.

ETA: I buy my chia seeds at Costco...they are organic and might be cheaper than a health food store...

Colleen118

I have been eating chia seeds in my yogurt almost daily since December after doing some research. I had a couple friends try to push them on me so I did some research and the thing that really triggered my interest is that I had a whole bunch of episodes of migraines last year and they were becoming so frequent that my doctor prescribed meds to help minimize them, but I am not a fan of medications long term so when I read that others found their headaches go away, I decided to try it. I have now been migraine-free since December 27.

There are SO many benefits to chia seeds and I recommend doing a good search on chia recipes for baking. I've actually made scones using chia seeds as an egg supplement and they were REALLY good!

Do your research, you won't be sorry.

ETA: I buy my chia seeds at Costco...they are organic and might be cheaper than a health food store...

I never even realized.... my migraines have all but left too since using them. I might still wake with one but those used to have me down for the day, now I just take an excedrine when it happens and I'm solid. I never put it together, was just waiting for them to return from their vacation...

JeremyMiH

I'd echo everything that everyone else has said. Great benefits like Omega 3s and feeling fuller, and you can add them to pretty much anything without it really altering the taste at all. Really quite versatile. We make both granola and cereal with Chia Seeds: louisesfoods.com/chia-seed-granola.

lafresita

I make sugar free Jam (jelly) with them: http://ohsheglows.com/2012/06/26/magical-blueberry-vanilla-chia-seed-jam/ Just substitute maple syrup with stevia for reduced sugar

And Pancakes: http://grainfreegroupie.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/chia-protein-pancakes.html I substitute the coconut flour with half a mashed banana and soak the chia seeds in almond milk for 5 mins before

And chocolate chia pudding: http://ohsheglows.com/2012/01/11/healthy-chocolate-chia-pudding/ or http://wholenewmom.com/recipes/chocolate-carob-chia-pudding-dairy-free-sugar-free/

I always keep a jar of 'chia gel' i.e. chia seeds soaked in water (ratio 1:10) ready to add to smoothies/breakfast etc. as it is easier to digest and obtain the full nutrients.

notmac

interesting

divalivious

I add them to my yogurt every morning. Have also added it to smoothies and baking. Tossed it on/in rice plain or pilaf and stirfries.
If you have pintrest do a search you will find some great recipes. I found these two that I havent tried yet but they looked easy and yummy

Raspberry Coconut Chia Puddin Pops
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/08/raspberry-coconut-chia-pudding-pops.html

Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding
http://www.greenplaterule.com/recipes/pumpkin-spice-chia-pudding/

divalivious

ETA: I buy my chia seeds at Costco...they are organic and might be cheaper than a health food store...

Saw them there once and never picked them up now cause I want to buy them I cant find them. I still keep looking in the hopes I can get them there cause they were far cheaper most the places I saw. Grrrr!!!

And the migraine thing I get them too and have noticed an improvement. When I take the chia regularly. Never even thought about it before. Looks like them things will be a constant companion in my purse when traveling.

Jamie_Lauren

I put them on everything - morning oats, in yoghurt, on top of fruit, on cooked chicken breast, in smoothies and stir frys. They are extremely versatile and you can't taste them.

melaniecheeks

I had them for breakfast this morning.

I mashed half a ripe banana, added some liquid egg white and fluffed that together, sprinkled on some ground chia seed. Stirred well, blast in a microwave for a minute or so. Turns out like a sort of pancake.

It would be nice with a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a drop of vanilla essence.

csi4us

I started using Chia seeds about 3 weeks ago --- I love these little seeds. You DO NOT NEED to grind them you can have them as is (unlike flax). They plump up to 10 times there size and work great for thickening things (as opposed to starch or potatoes or cream). They have a great amount of fibre as well as the Omega acids that we all need... My dietician suggested I start using them -- I have them in a glass of water morning and night...LOVE THEM

So do you feel full after your morning glass of water with the chia seeds. I have read, because they expand you don't feel hungry. Is that correct?:drinker:

xiofett

No cook refrigerator oatmeal. You don't really taste them, but they absorb excess liquid and give the oatmeal a yogurty texture.

http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal

molly_grue

I use them in my oatmeal. It makes it thicker.

sunnshhiine

I bought a small back of them recently. You can put them in yogurt, smoothies, fresh juices, etc. they are really good for you.

LordBear

make your own chia pet?

caseythirteen

I had bought a bag (at Trader Joe's) and had only eaten them once in my salad. That was yummy but was eating yogurt when I read this and decided to add a half tbsp. to it. I found another way to eat them! It was delicious - 1/2 c. plain greek yogurt, 1/2 c. blueberries, 1/4 serving vanilla whey protein powder, 1 tbsp ground flax meal and 1/2 tbsp. chia seeds.

KayteeBear

You can use them for many things but I use them mainly for yogurt and smoothies.

gmallan

BUMP

jenngi620

Ok, so where can I get them? I've been looking but can't find them locally. Does a regular grocery carry them? Are they usually packaged in a bag, box, packet? I saw the post about Costco, but I don't have a membership.