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What are the top ten ways you benefit from eating chia seeds?
The top 10 benefits of eating chia seeds seen here are in no particular order. Which one is most important to you? You can expierience all of the following benefits when you order MySeeds Chia.
1. Lose Weight Without Starving

The Chia Seed is a dieter’s dream come true. The tiny, healthy seeds can be made to taste like whatever you want, and their unique gelling action keeps you feeling full for hours. Hunger is a main enemy of real weight loss, and you don’t want to fight it with jittery expensive pills. When a chia seed

is exposed to water, it forms a coating of gel, increasing its size and weight. Since the gel made of water, it has no calories. It’s also difficult to remove from the seed, meaning that it helps your body think it is full, without adding calories!
2. Balance Blood Sugar

Keeping balanced levels of blood sugar is important for both health and energy. Blood sugar may spike after meals, especially if you eat high-starchy foods or sweets. This can lead to ‘slumps’ in your day where you feel tired and out of energy. By balancing your blood sugar, you not only lower your risk for type 2 diabetes, but you also ensure steady, constant energy throughout your day.

But how does the Chia Seed help with this? Both the gelling action of the seed, and it’s unique combination of soluble and insoluble fiber combine to slow down your body’s conversion of starches into sugars. If you eat chia with a meal, it will help you turn your food into constant, steady energy rather than a series of ups and downs that wear you out.

3. Help Prevent Diverticulitis / Diverticulosis

With the abundance of over-processed foods and white flour on the market today, rich sources of fiber are harder to come by. These foods of convenience have contributed to the rise of diverticulitis. Irregularity is a

big factor in this risky condition. To help ensure regularity, you need plenty of soluble and insoluble fiber in your diet. If you don’t want to eat celery, and whole-grain everything…or piles of bran flakes, the Chia Seed is here to help. Each seed is coated with soluble fibers which aid its gelling action. The exterior of the seed is protected by insoluble fiber. The insoluble fiber is unable to be digested (it does not contribute any calories, or break down) so instead, it helps keep food moving smoothly through the digestive process. Soluble fiber, and the gel coating of the seed keeps the colon hydrated and ensures the easy movement of food.

4. Add healthy omega-3 oil to your diet

Omega-3 oil is usually thought of as “that healthy stuff in fish”. But, what if you don’t want to eat fish every day? What if you’re a vegetarian, or simply worried about pollution adding harmful substances to your fish dinner?

Chia is the richest plant-source of this healthy oil. By weight, chia contains more omega 3 than salmon, and it still tastes like whatever you want! Omega 3 oil is important in heart and cholesterol health. It’s also recently been targeted as a weight-loss helper. USA Weekend magazine also reports on a study where overweight dieters who included omega 3s in their eating plan lost 2 more pounds monthly than the control group, who did not.
5. Feel more energized all day long

Don’t want to feel like taking an afternoon nap? Your energy levels have a lot to do with what you eat. Chia is one of nature’s highest plant-based sources of complete protein. Usually protein from items like peanut butter

and some beans are incomplete, meaning you have to combine them with other foods to get the full benefit. Not Chia though, it’s protein is complete to raise your energy levels. The combination of complete protein, vitamins, minerals and blood-sugar balancing gel all work together to make sure you have steady, never jittery energy.

6. Bake with less fat

Do you enjoy making baked goods at home, but hate all the butter and oil that has to go into them? Chia gel can substitute for half the butter in most recipes! The food will bake the same and taste the

same (or better) from the addition of the chia gel. All you need to do is divide the amount of butter or oil in half, and then use the same amount of chia gel to fill in. The anti-oxidants in chia can even help keep the food tasting fresh longer. Everything from cookies to cakes to muffins, pancakes and waffles can be made with chia gel as your butter replacement. Which recipe will become your new favorite?
7. Add age-defying anti-oxidants

Anti-oxidants have been in the news lately due to their super healthy benefits. You know that blueberries and several exotic fruits (that aren’t always in season) have them, but did you know that chia is extremely high in anti-oxidants too? These helpful substances are what makes the Chia Seed stay .

fresh for so long. At room temperature, they’ll stay fresh and ready to eat for over two whole years! And that’s all without a single chemical or preservative. This amazing ability is not found in other seeds like flax or sesame, because those seeds don’t have the same rich anti-oxidant content.


Anti-oxidants help prevent free-radical damage in your body. Free radicals lead to problematic conditions such as premature aging of the skin and inflammation of various tissues. Fight free radical damage by staying fresh and healthy with nature’s anti-oxidant powerhouse


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Chia: Ancient Super-Seed Secret
By Lindsey Duncan, ND, CN

Long ago, before the Spanish conquest of Latin America – and well before the Ch-ch-ch-chia Pet was born – chia seeds were a staple food, like corn and beans, in the diets of the Aztecs and Mayans. Chia actually got its name from the Mayan word for “strength.”
Most evidence shows that humans began using chia seeds around 3500 BC. Aztecs and Mayans consumed chia seeds regularly, grinding them into flour, pressing them for oil and drinking them mixed with water. At this time in history, chia seeds were considered to be almost magical because of their ability to increase stamina and energy over long periods of time.
After the Spanish conquest of Latin America, chia seeds and their benefits became somewhat eclipsed, as the Spanish introduced their own foods and prohibited the farming of chia. 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, including chia. Because of this, it is regaining popularity and its benefits are becoming known to modern America.

The chia seeds are “super” because, like a superfruit, they deliver the maximum amount of nutrients with minimum calories. They have several of the same benefits as the more well-known “super seed” flax, but unlike flax seed, you don’t need to grind them to reap the health benefits. The nutritional benefits of chia include fiber, omega fatty acids, calcium, antioxidants and much more – even protein!
While the American Dietetic Association recommends 20 to 35 grams of fiber each day, unfortunately the average American only gets 12 to 15 grams. With nearly 11 grams of fiber per ounce, chia delivers 42% of your recommended daily value of fiber in a single serving. Fiber is vital for all aspects of health, and is especially key for weight loss and digestion. Fiber helps slow digestion and makes you feel fuller by soaking up fluid and expanding in your digestive tract.
Chia absorbs up to 12 times its own weight and expands to curb your appetite, so adding just an ounce or so of chia seeds to your diet can reduce caloric intake and help lower the energy density (or calories) of foods, plus double the amount of fiber you receive.
My favorite way to eat chia is as a snack or dessert in a weight-loss pudding. To make the pudding, simply mix 3 tbsp of ground chia seeds with a cup of your favorite juice – my favorite is pomegranate and berries with resveratrol, for an extra boost of antioxidants. Click here for the complete recipe.
Contributing to its super-seed status, ounce for ounce, chia seeds have more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon! Chia is one of the most concentrated sources of omega-3 in any food. It also contains high amounts of omega-6. Everyone needs to consume high amounts of these essential fatty acids in their diet, because these EFAs build new cells and regulate various processes of the body, but our bodies cannot make them internally. They also support heart health and beautiful skin, hair and nails.
Chia also contains calcium; in fact, it delivers 18% of your daily value per ounce, which is three times more than skim milk. Many Americans – especially vegetarians or those who avoid dairy – are not getting enough calcium. Calcium deficiency can lead to osteoporosis, a disorder characterized by porous and fragile bones. Osteoporosis is a serious health problem for more than 10 million US adults, 80% of whom are women. Another 34 million have osteopenia, which is essentially pre-osteoporosis.
Overall, this tiny little seed packs a big nutritional punch.
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I drink a lot of chai tea, but haven't tried incorporating the seeds into my diet. Just haven't gotten around to it yet. I'll have to make my way to the food co-op in the next few days to get some. hf
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I low carb and eat them, I've sprouted them but you can use them in multiple ways including substituting them for egg whites. I think this thread is going to inspire me to buy some more, thanks! hf
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I've tried 'em. Only thing I've noticed is weird dreams.
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I low carb and eat them, I've sprouted them but you can use them in multiple ways including substituting them for egg whites. I think this thread is going to inspire me to buy some more, thanks! hf
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hf Thank's! I don't try them but i will!
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I drink a lot of chai tea, but haven't tried incorporating the seeds into my diet. Just haven't gotten around to it yet. I'll have to make my way to the food co-op in the next few days to get some. hf
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Chai is different then chia. Chia seeds are those used to come with a planter widely advertised during the holidays. Now they are a great source of healthy things.
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Oil Extraction

Cold pressing chia seeds extracts the odorless and nearly flavorless chia seed oil for nutritional supplements.

Supplement Use

Comprised of 59 percent omega-3 fats, chia seed oil has the highest omega-3 content of any plant oil. Chia seed oil can be substituted for fish oil supplements because it offers the same levels of essential fatty acids without any cholesterol.

Other Nutrients

Chia oil has more than 1,000 units of antioxidants. It is rich in calcium as well as the mineral boron, which helps absorb calcium from food. Chia oil is also rich in manganese.

Medicinal Uses and Side Effects

The omega-3 fats in chia seed oil reduce inflammation and lower cholesterol. Chia seeds and sprouts relieve stomach distress. Chia seed oil has no side effects.


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The Benefits Of Chia Seed Oil:

•Helps build muscles and other tissues.
•Fosters proper digestion.
•Strengthens the immune system.
•Supports cardiovascular and heart health.
•Aids in digestion.
•Promotes smooth skin, healthy hair and strong nails.
•Helpful in maintaining glandular activity, especially the activity of the thyroid gland and the adrenal glands.
•Complete source of protein in an easily digestible form.
•One of the richest vegan sources for the essential omega-3 fatty acid, alpha linolenic acid (over 60% of the oil – believed to be the highest plant-source of Omega-3 on the planet!) plus adequate amounts of Omega-6.
•Effectively treats Hypoglycemia.
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I low carb and eat them, I've sprouted them but you can use them in multiple ways including substituting them for egg whites. I think this thread is going to inspire me to buy some more, thanks! hf
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hf Thank's! I don't try them but i will!
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I've made sort of a mock jelly out of them by mixing them with squished strawberries, a bit of water, and sweetener. Let me know if you like them, I just ordered a pound off Amazon because I don't know if I still have any...I'll have to look. Of course, you can always do this with them...

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I drink a lot of chai tea, but haven't tried incorporating the seeds into my diet. Just haven't gotten around to it yet. I'll have to make my way to the food co-op in the next few days to get some. hf
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Chai is different then chia. Chia seeds are those used to come with a planter widely advertised during the holidays. Now they are a great source of healthy things.
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I figured as much. It just inspired me to buy the real thing is all.
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I low carb and eat them, I've sprouted them but you can use them in multiple ways including substituting them for egg whites. I think this thread is going to inspire me to buy some more, thanks! hf
 Quoting: Laura Bow


hf Thank's! I don't try them but i will!
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I've made sort of a mock jelly out of them by mixing them with squished strawberries, a bit of water, and sweetener. Let me know if you like them, I just ordered a pound off Amazon because I don't know if I still have any...I'll have to look. Of course, you can always do this with them...


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lolsign Yes i will try it! I will tell you and i will grow it too!
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I low carb and eat them, I've sprouted them but you can use them in multiple ways including substituting them for egg whites. I think this thread is going to inspire me to buy some more, thanks! hf
 Quoting: Laura Bow


hf Thank's! I don't try them but i will!
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I've made sort of a mock jelly out of them by mixing them with squished strawberries, a bit of water, and sweetener. Let me know if you like them, I just ordered a pound off Amazon because I don't know if I still have any...I'll have to look. Of course, you can always do this with them...


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lolsign Yes i will try it! I will tell you and i will grow it too!
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Okay, let me know...I may dig around and see if I have any left to eat today, our kitchen has been in a constant state of limbo so I have stuff stored in another room. I know a lot of people tend to mix them in with protein shakes/milkshakes, I would sometimes use it as a topping for yogurt :)

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to making breads, add in cornflakes, in juices...
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Grreeaaat Post OP!!

I had a problem with diverticulitis years ago but thanks to a little concoction of chia seeds and blueberries I am pain free. Here is what I did:

1. get a quart of blueberries and juice them
2. drink the blueberry juice
3. combine 1 cup of chia seeds with the pulp leftover from the juicing process and put in the fridge for 1 hour.
4. After the hour has passed you can eat the "pudding"


I usually take this to work with me and consume over several hours.
Drinking the blueberry juice first loosens any impacted material in the colon. The chia and blueberry seeds open in the digestive tract and gently scrub the colon wall.

I do this about once a week to maintain good colon health.

Oh and I have recently started putting local honey into the pudding for a little sweetness.
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but you eat the seeds or only the whater resulting from the seeds soaked?
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Bought 14 pounds for $70 on Amazon and they are a great survival food.
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didnt know the health benefits if it, here in México we ad chia seeds to fresh lemonade koolaid
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didnt know the health benefits if it, here in México we ad chia seeds to fresh lemonade koolaid
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hf
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I love them in my smoothies. Just a tablespoon in a full blender of veggies gives the whole smoothie a little more substance.
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I just ate them for breakfast and my Chi grew several sizes.
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I just ate them for breakfast and my Chi grew several sizes.
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That's very good! Do you know moringa?





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