Chia seeds, a versatile superfood!

Pour on the chia seeds!!!!

    Chia seeds are wonderful! They are easy to throw right on a salad or in a smoothie and they are an amazing superfood. Chia seeds are native to South America, they are well known from "chia pets" that are sold in stores. They can be ground up or just eaten whole (unlike flaxseeds that must be ground for you to get the nutrients from them) they are also great in drinks! 

    Chia seeds contain so much in a tiny little seed. They are a rich source of ALA omega 3 fatty acids, contain fiber, protein, potassium, antioxidants, magnesium, calcium and iron! They are gluten free as well :). In a serving of 2 tablespoons you get:

    10 grams of fiber

    18% DRI calcium

    35% DRI phosphorus 

    24% DRI magnesium

    50% DRI manganese

    They are almost flavorless so they can really be thrown in to so many things without changing the taste. We enjoy them the most with our yogurt, smoothies, oatmeal or in a salad. You can easily sprout them and add the sprouts to your salad or sandwich. Did you know they can be used as an egg replacement too???? Try this, 1 tbs chia seeds mixed with 3 tbs water, mix and let it sit for about 15-20 minutes. Then just add to your recipe that calls for egg!

    Do you have any special ways to use chia seeds? I enjoy them in kombucha but I'm alone on that one in my family, no one else likes the texture. 

~ Janet ✌