Chia is a hot, recently rediscovered nutrient powerhouse – once a staple of the Ancient Aztec warriors. With double the fiber, double the protein, and over 500 mg more omega-3s than ground flax, it’s little mystery why chia seeds are quickly outpacing flax.
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New study shows chia can replace eggs and oil successfully
You may have thought about replacing eggs or oil with chia when cooking or baking. Perhaps you’ve worried that this will affect the flavor or texture of your product. Worry no longer! A study conducted in 2010 used chia gel to replace 25%, 50%, and 75% of the oil or eggs in a cake. 75 panelists were… Continue Reading
Cooking with Chia Seeds: 5 Top Tips
5 tips to help you master the art of baking and cooking with chia seeds.
Chia Seeds Health Benefits: a dream come true? Or reality?
Just imagine… becoming healthier… feeling fantastic… having more energy and vitality… What would you say if you could get all these health benefits—and many more—from a natural source? What if you learned this natural source is something as simple as the minute seeds of a centuries-old plant? And what would you say if these seeds… Continue Reading
Are Chia Seeds Better than Flax Seeds?
Maria emailed me a question about using chia seeds as a natural remedy for fibroadenoma: Hi, I have been researching about Fibroadenoma (non Cancerous lump in the breast) and one of the natural remedy was taking flaxseed oil. Would Chia seeds have the same benefit, or can you take both together? I have been taking… Continue Reading
Black Chia Seeds Recipes
Lately some people have been asking about recipes specifically for black chia seeds. There is actually no nutritional difference between white chia seeds and black chia seeds. This blog post explores the debate: Black Chia vs White Chia? So, any of the recipes on this blog and elsewhere can be used as black chia seeds recipes…. Continue Reading
Do I Eat Chia Seeds Before Breakfast?
Some people have been asking when is the best time to eat chia to get the complete set of chia seeds health benefits. Do I eat chia seeds before breakfast? Do I eat chia seeds with food? Do I eat chia seeds with water? Do I eat chia seeds at night? Do I eat chia… Continue Reading
The Great Chia Seeds vs. Flax Debate: Which is Better?
This subject comes up a lot on health forums. Which is better for you – chia seeds or flaxseeds? I’ve written a lot about chia seeds health benefits. If this is your first visit and you’re not familiar with the health benefits of chia seeds, you might like to start here. Flaxseeds are also known… Continue Reading
Chia Superfood Smoothie
Here is a chia smoothie I made this morning. I’m calling it my Superfood Smoothie because in addition to the chia seeds health benefits, you will also get lots of additional health benefits from blueberries, banana, manuka honey, and almonds. Here’s the list of ingredients and a little bit about their health properties. 2 tb chia… Continue Reading
How to Beat Your Gluten Allergy With Chia Seeds
The other day I was out at a restaurant with friends. There were six of us at the table, and over half had some kind of food allergy or other! Our very patient server must have spent 10 minutes going over the menu with us while everyone figured out what they could and couldn’t eat…. Continue Reading