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Chia seeds

gwicks54
gwicks54 Posts: 201 Member
edited January 4 in Social Groups
http://blog.thrivefoods.net/2009/07/chia-seeds-top-10-benefits.html

I just read this after noticing on a friends dairy that she uses them. Does anyone have any input?

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  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    http://blog.thrivefoods.net/2009/07/chia-seeds-top-10-benefits.html

    I just read this after noticing on a friends dairy that she uses them. Does anyone have any input?

    Good Morning!

    I have Chia seeds almost every morning in a shake and I love them! I let 1 Tbs soak in water for a few minutes, then add my protein powder and anything else that strikes my fancy (1 tsp. instant coffee and a dash of cinnamon usually). I do this at night so I can roll out of bed and have something ready, and it gets a really nice thick consistency when the chia are allowed to soak.

    They really do help to keep you full. I ran out earlier this week, and I'm really noting a difference since I've been using ground flax in how full I am, energy, and cravings. They are flavorless, have really low GI, and full of healthy omegas and fiber, I really don't think you can go wrong. www.eatingbirdfood.com has some great chia recipes (http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2011/08/why-eat-chia-seeds/)

    Enjoy!
    Kat
  • xSveltex
    xSveltex Posts: 18 Member
    I try to use Chia Seeds every day. I usually mix it into my morning PWO shake, or drink it down with some Almond Coconut Milk. Its a quick low calorie way to easily get fiber to add a significant amount of fiber into your diet.

    Chia seeds are mostly tasteless, so once you get over the mottled texture of the seeds, they can pretty much go in anything.
  • katunder
    katunder Posts: 41
    I love Chia Seeds, here is what I make with them:

    Cheesy Flax & Chia Seed Cracker Bread
    http://www.ibreatheimhungry.com/2012/01/cheesy-flax-chia-seed-cracker-bread.html


    Atkins Diet Recipes: Low Carb Chocolate Chia Pudding
    http://www.atkinsdietgeek.com/2012/07/atkins-diet-recipes-low-carb-chocolate-chia-pudding-e-if/

    And, like others mentioned I do add them to my protein shake and yogurt.

    Enjoy!
  • gwicks54
    gwicks54 Posts: 201 Member
    Thanks for the info & the links to recipes. I will buy some & try them. I haven't done flax seed yet either.
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