What are chia seeds?
Clarewho
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I keep seeing them mentioned in posts but I'm not sure how they're used and what benefits they give? Thanks I'm just being nosy really! Wondering if I should get some?? Thank you x
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Here you go, Google can be your friend http://authoritynutrition.com/11-proven-health-benefits-of-chia-seeds/0
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Chia seeds have a very slick soluble fiber when they are moistened. They are fairly high in calories so I'd measure them like peanut butter. I put them in my cereal, yogurt, and overnight oats. I've also used them as a thickener with yogurt and beets. Creates a kind of pudding. I see others grind the seeds up and add them to smoothies.
Yes, the same thing:
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Thank you. I must admit they look like a miracle food. Which makes me suspicious lol! Do you think there is a definite benefit for you personally in eating them? I'm wary in case they are faddy?? Thanks again.0
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Faddy; definitely faddy. I just like trying new things. I'm trying to convince more people to try buckwheat. It's not faddy and it's different.0
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Ha ha thanks very honest answer! Maybe I'll get myself down the health food shop. If nothing else it mixes it up a bit eh?0
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Chia seeds can really fill you up when added to smoothies or soups. They swell up when added to liquid and help your stomach feel full. They are sold at Nuts.com if you want to try them. I don't believe they are allowed on this diet for the first 2 weeks. I don't know if we can have them after that. Hope this helps.0
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What diet doesn't allow chia seeds?0
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I was at a bio store the other day and asked about chia seeds--I was curious too after hearing about them on the boards. They were on sale so I bought a bag. I started making pudding every night for the next day. I put 10g coconut, 10g chia seeds, 6g dried cranberries and 80ml of skim milk in a small jar. Mix it up a couple of times and let sit over night. I really like it, it's really filling, even eating half at a time. Since I'm always hungry before going to bed and tend to eat then, I save half for a snack. I'm alot less hungry and the calories aren't bad--175 for the whole jar. I haven't seen any "miracles", but I like it.
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Ooh thank you. That does sound good. Will definitely get some x0
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Do they need to be cooked first? I picked up both chia and quinoi in the city to try but not sure what to do with either.0
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111YoYo111 wrote: »Do they need to be cooked first? I picked up both chia and quinoi in the city to try but not sure what to do with either.
No, I don't cook them first. They come out sort of like tapioca pudding. Since I like tapioca, I like them too.
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Chia plumps up spectacularly in liquid, without cooking. Try it in yogurt or milk.
Cook Quinoa gently and you can use it just like couscous. 1/2 cup Quinoa to 1 cup water.
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I buy this type and throw it into my smoothie and sometimes sprinkle it on peanut butter and agave toast.0 -
shrinkingletters wrote: »
I buy this type and throw it into my smoothie and sometimes sprinkle it on peanut butter and agave toast.
Ohhh that looks yummy!
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You can also use them as a replacement for eggs in some recipes (they act as a binding agent):
http://deliciouslyella.com/banana-bread/
I'm in the UK and I got my Chia seeds through Amazon - they sell a whole bunch of health food stuff at reasonable prices (sometimes! check the weights and postage costs before purchasing) but any health food shop or Holland & Barratts will sell Chia seeds 0 -
I like having them for breakfast, you make them pretty much like you would over night oats. Just a little warning: they are high in fiber so you should drink a lot of water. If I eat more then a tablespoon of it a day I get constipated like crazy.0
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I love chia seeds and eat them in my Greek yogurt everyday for lunch.0
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I started adding chia seeds to my life because they are a way to get more protein into my diet. A grain with protein? Count me in, fad or no.0
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I have chia seeds with almond milk to help me get my fiber for the day since it's high in fiber for such a tiny amount.0
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shrinkingletters wrote: »
I buy this type and throw it into my smoothie and sometimes sprinkle it on peanut butter and agave toast.
Christ, that looks so good! And convenient to get some healthy fats in when they're lacking. Wonderfully flavored.
But, just like PB2, we probably don't have it over here u.u
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Chia also add body to some soups, e.g. "Cream of" broccoli soup (puréed in chicken stock, no cream). I love it in some soups & don't love in others. In addition to substituting for egg, some people sub soaked chia (forms a gel) for 1/3 to 1/2 the oil in a dressing. When I've done chia pudding, I barely scald milk, purée some almonds & orange zest in it then add the chia & chill overnight. Caloric but seriously nutritious and yummy.0
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Chia also add body to some soups, e.g. "Cream of" broccoli soup (puréed in chicken stock, no cream). I love it in some soups & don't love in others. In addition to substituting for egg, some people sub soaked chia (forms a gel) for 1/3 to 1/2 the oil in a dressing. When I've done chia pudding, I barely scald milk, purée some almonds & orange zest in it then add the chia & chill overnight. Caloric but seriously nutritious and yummy.
This sounds fantastic! Gives me ideas!0 -
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Proceed with caution I think!!0
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Chia seeds are full of Omega 3, health food stores like Holland and Barrett sell them in the UK 0
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