Day 7

9/12/12

Yummy in my Tummy!

So, I have been hearing lots of good things about Chia Seeds lately.. ya know, Ch Ch Ch Chia pets? Well the seeds are all the rave these days.  I happened to see this container for 10$ marked down from 22$ at the grocery store, so I jumped on it.

*This whole grain is an ancient health food that was used by the Aztecs and Mayans as a main energy source. Now, as modern scientists and nutritionists are recognizing the extreme lack of certain nutrients in the standard American diet, they are looking to history for natural solutions*

For starters, I just followed the recipe on the back of the container-

CHIA FRESCA: 2 tsp Chia Seeds, 8 oz. water, juice of 1 lemon or lime, and stevia or other natural sweetener.  I know it looks questionable, but it really tastes good.  If you have texture issues, this may not be the recipe for you.

I plan to use this gluten free, high fiber-protein-antioxidants product in many other ways in the days to come!

Other Uses:

Add to casseroles and baked goods
Sprinkle on cereal, yogurt, or salads
Stir into beverages, soups, and sauces

Weight-Loss Pudding
1 oz ground chia seeds
3/4 cup juice

BENEFITS:

1. Weight loss
2. Balance blood sugar
3. Help with Diverticulitis
4. Add Omega-3-6-9 to diet
5. Boost Energy
6. Cut cravings

For more information, check out Dr. Oz's page about Chia Seeds!
Dr. Oz