Chia seeds

aprilgrl27
aprilgrl27 Posts: 176 Member
edited December 24 in Food and Nutrition
Other than Whole Foods, where do you guys purchase them? I want to try them. Also, what do YOU like to add them to?
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  • MrsORourke
    MrsORourke Posts: 315 Member
    I got mine on Amazon...and I add then to yogurt - and put them in my refrigerator oatmeal.
  • aymetcalf
    aymetcalf Posts: 597 Member
    I order off amazon and put in my yogurt/oatmeal in the morning.
  • afwg1979
    afwg1979 Posts: 170 Member
    My friend found some at TJ Maxx and puts them in her cereal.
  • lilkat_0087
    lilkat_0087 Posts: 55 Member
    I buy them at bulk stores and use them to thicken recipes. ex. oatmeal, pasta sauces, jams, smoothies
  • KellyKAG
    KellyKAG Posts: 418
    Love the Chia!

    I get them from an all natural health food store in my neighborhood. I love overnight oatmeal:

    1.5 tbs chia seeds
    1/4 cup plain vanilla yogurt (some people prefer greek yogurt...yuck)
    1/4 cup old fashion rolled oats
    1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
    1tbs unsweetened cocoa powder

    mix refrigerate overnight and add some raisens in the morning to sweeten it up. My husband will only eat it with a little sweetener in it but i think its good without.

    I also add some to my smoothies.

    Have not made the chia pudding yet. It may be great but it's too ugly for me to get very excited about.
  • eelsayp
    eelsayp Posts: 1
    I get them a Sunflower Farmers Market I put them in Green Tea as well as the mentioned stuff
  • hongruss
    hongruss Posts: 389 Member
    I get them off the internet & throw them in my ice cream or morning cereal, although someone said that they need to be pre soaked to get the best from them, as they are tough for the body to break down.

    Russ
  • MalSponseller
    MalSponseller Posts: 217 Member
    Boyfriend bought them online somewhere
  • Boingo1
    Boingo1 Posts: 205 Member
    I couldn't find them in the health food section of any of my local grocery stores. Just as easy to order off of Amazon for me. My first time using them this week!!! I made Overnight Oatmeal from Skinnytaste.com. I absolutely LOVE IT. The seeds don't add any flavor at all, but make the oatmeal concoction a nice texture, thickens it up!
  • ishmael81
    ishmael81 Posts: 14 Member
    We got some from a coop in our area. I usually put them in salad dressing and mix it up.
  • jimgatewood
    jimgatewood Posts: 85 Member
    I buy Chia seed at most grocery stores I shop at. They are usually in the health dept. or near the flaxseed area. Also any natural food store will have them. I use them with yogurt, oatmeal, salads, soups, smoothies, eggs, fruit juice, PB2, pudding, and mixing a couple tsp with a quarter cup of water to make an egg sustitute for baking.
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  • gatecityradio
    gatecityradio Posts: 401
    I have a protein powder that has chia in it.
  • shirerose
    shirerose Posts: 116 Member
    commenting to come back later. :) looking to start adding chia seeds to my diet!
  • hilarysgiants
    hilarysgiants Posts: 132 Member
    I just received mine yestereday in the mail, from Amazon.com. I put it in my water this morning and might throw some on my lunch later. It creates a different type of texture and some seeds stay crunchy. I didn't mind it though.
  • WarriorReady
    WarriorReady Posts: 571 Member
    bump
  • seardefilip
    seardefilip Posts: 96
    I have not purchased them, but GNC has them at the checkout :)
  • sharonloraine
    sharonloraine Posts: 69 Member
    bump
  • janinebudgell
    janinebudgell Posts: 44 Member
    I put them in everything I bake or boil :)

    I love the egg sub. idea! thanks for that I will be trying that for sure.

    i buy the ground and whole chia seeds and the light and dark lol I like to mix it up ;)
  • rl1421
    rl1421 Posts: 9
    I get them at nuts.com and add them to overnight oats, yogurt, and smoothies. I also sprinkle them on scrambled eggs, roasted veggies, and salads. You can add them to pretty much anything for an extra nutritional boost!
  • CrystaLight74
    CrystaLight74 Posts: 88
    Bump for later. Thanks!
  • llw1013
    llw1013 Posts: 31 Member
    I think I found mine at either Wegman's or Trader Joe's.

    Add them to overnight oatmeal and throw a spoonful into some green tea. They are tasteless, so you can add them to anything, really.
  • aprilgrl27
    aprilgrl27 Posts: 176 Member
    Thanks for all the replies. I can definitely see refrigerator oatmeal in the near future!
  • callmenikita
    callmenikita Posts: 118 Member
    Bought mine from walmart online and had them delivered site to store.
    and also got some on amazon for 7 bucks.
  • keri3
    keri3 Posts: 60 Member
    Gnc
  • Eve23
    Eve23 Posts: 2,352 Member
    Chia seeds are amazing. I have seen them in some grocery stores I found mine at Remi teas online.

    If you let them soak they create a gel that can replace fat in your baking. The seeds make me think of poppy seeds without the flavor. If you plan on being out in the heat its good to have some before you head out. It will help keep you from dehydrating. Just make sure you drink a few cups of water if you decide to do that.

    I hope that gives you some ideas.
  • annie_banannie
    annie_banannie Posts: 65 Member
    I go to a local middle eastern food store that sells them in bulk and buy about 1 cup of chia seeds at a time. I store them in the freezer so they don't get rancid, although it probably isn't necesary.

    I add them cereals, yogurt and to foods that need a bit of thickening.

    Frankly, I think the best thing about chia seeds is the way they absorb liquid. I just stir in some seeds, wait about 10 minutes, and the seeds take up most of the liquid.

    When the whole seeds are dry, they look like tiny poppy seeds. After they absorb liquid, they resemble small tapioca pearls. Chia seeds add texture to foods but do NOT affect the flavor.
  • ebontuck
    ebontuck Posts: 4 Member
    I find them in the health foods and organic section of the local grocery store.

    I love to put them in my ice water with some cranberry juice and half of a lime squeezed in. Just let them soak for a few minutes before you drink. I have put them in smoothies as well, but they tend to get clumpy.
  • mrskymberly
    mrskymberly Posts: 12 Member
    I have bought Chia Seeds at a health food store but have also seen them in the bulk food section at a local grocery store. I think they are becoming more popular and more stores are starting to carry them. I will add 1 TBS of dry seeds to 1/2 c old fashioned oats & 1 c water and cook for 5 minutes. I will then add some fresh berries and a bit of splenda if needed. They don't add any flavor but really bump up the nutrition. I will also make 'chia gell' in which I will soak 2 TBS Chia Seeds in 1 c water for an hour. I will then add the gel to yogurt, cereal (like a bowl of grape nuts,) or sauces like spaghetti sauce or applesauce. Good luck!
  • mrsbear1024
    mrsbear1024 Posts: 3
    What makes chia seeds better than flax seed meal, which is MUCH less expensive, at least where I shop?
  • Emilie1024
    Emilie1024 Posts: 3
    It depends on where you live. I live in NY and health stores are everywhere. I add them to oatmeal.
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