Chia Seeds

I tried them once....but because I'm bald....I had all these little green sprouts comin' outta my head....embarrassing.

I tried them once....but because I'm bald....I had all these little green sprouts comin' outta my head....embarrassing.

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Chia Muffins!

Here is the recipe:
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/chia-muffins

I've made them and they are absolutely delicious!

Bump for later. Thanks.:)

bump for later.

I have drank a raspberry drink at Whole Foods that had Chia seeds in it. Once you get used to the texture of of drinking it, it is not too bad. I would like to see/try other ways.

bump. thanks for the recipe ideas everyone!

Aaaah, so they DO work??? I've been wanting to try these for about 6 months now... I'm glad I finally found a product that actually get's good reviews! So, how much do they curb your appetite? You don't forget to eat, do you?? LOL:laugh:

I haven't found them to be any more of a "superfood" than any of dozens of other healthy foods. I do feel full and satisfied when I eat them, but no more so than when I eat things like nuts, veggies, fruits, flax, wild rice, quinoa, etc. Nor have I found any special benefit in my running performance when I eat them. However they are a nice healthy food that tastes pretty good, so I eat them in rotation with my other healthy staples. I like variety.

this is what I posted on face book from blood work in mid june - I had started taking 1 krill oil per day and the occasional dose of chia seeds. I can also vouch that the fiber in chia seeds really does help - they are a great way to get an awesome balance of carbs/protein/fat and 0 sodium. very filling. lasts for hours. easy to use. helps with type two diabetes too as it absorbs sugar and slowly releases into system.

** Got my cholesterol tested this week - now that I eat all that bacon, real butter, and full fat cheese!!!! - Since Feb 1st have lost 58 lbs, my total cholesterol went up from 189 to 199........BUT.. my good cholesterol went UP from 33 to 41, yeah!!! Triglycerides went DOWN from 178 to 149. And the LDL (bad?) cholesterol went up only from 112 to 128. Pretty darn good if I do say so myself! And yeah - that's with bacon, beef, real cheeses, real unsalted butter, and fresh ingredients (try not to use cans or frozen foods). yeah!!

When you add water to the chia seed it will become a gel. Once in a gel try adding it to your smoothie. That may help keep them from clumping. You can also use that gel as a fat substitute in baking. If you incorporate them into muffins it makes like a poppy seed muffin.

One thing to remember is that if you are eating chia seeds make sure you are drinking water, absolutely important. It will help keep you from getting dehydrated, These were used my south western indians and the hunters and scouts would take them on journeys when food was not readily available. They would be nourished and it would help them from dehydrating.

I also made a smoothie with 1 scoop ON Gold Standard Double Choc Protein Powder, f1/2 c. frozen raspberries, 1/2 c.blueberries,4 ice cubes, 1/2 c. water, chia seeds, in my VitaMix.....also the same feeling as you that the chia seeds were like raspberry seeds when I drank it.

Maybe i'll treat them like poppy seeds and bake with them.

I used to eat them all the time...usually mixed in yogurt or something of that nature.

http://www.theyummylife.com/recipes/228/Cherry,+Vanilla+Bean+Oatmeal+Smoothie

Haven't tried these yet but they sure do look good.

I am going to try this, really need something to assist with my bottomless pit I tend to have at night. It may be just what I need!