Chia seeds or Flax?

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linddavis
linddavis Posts: 101
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Seems like most I know are in one camp or the other... I prefer Chia because
it doesnt thicken things up... how about you? why?

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  • BigGuy47
    BigGuy47 Posts: 1,768 Member
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    I guess I'm an odd one, I use both.

    Chia seeds can be used to thicken things up. If you put chia seeds in your yogurt and let it sit in the fridge for 15 minutes the yogurt will be thicker. I like to add ground flax seeds to my smoothies.
  • iechick
    iechick Posts: 352 Member
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    I use both.
  • dixielawgirl
    dixielawgirl Posts: 437 Member
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    Both.


    Chia does thicken, though....have you tried "chia pudding" ? It's pretty good.

    edit: I like using flax & chia in overnight oats, greek yogurt & smoothies. Also, it's great in breads/baked goods. I use them both for the fiber/omega 3s associated with them.
  • Debbie_Ferr
    Debbie_Ferr Posts: 582 Member
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    depends why you're using them.

    fiber ?
    fat ?
    protein ?
    phytoestrogens ?
    omega 3 ?
    other specific micro nutritients ?
    thickening ?
    flavor (or lack of flavor) when adding to other things ?

    they're both excellent in many ways, and consumed is such a small quantity,


    http://www.prevention.com/which-healthier-chia-seeds-or-flax-seeds

    http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/07/09/flax-vs-chia_n_3567261.html
  • linddavis
    linddavis Posts: 101
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    i read both articles , thanks! sounds like alternating or using both is a good idea. Chia - whole seeds.
    Flax, buy whole, ground as you go...

    Thanks for the comments, I knew you guys would have answers!!:wink:
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
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    I use both. As another has suggested, grind up the flax as you go instead of buying a big bag of ground up stuff.

    I use chia in puddings or oatmeal for the most part, flax in my smoothies and sometimes in baked goods. I don't see a reason to not use both

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