Chia Seeds--Not Just for Chia Pets Anymore

Do you remember those silly Chia Pets that grew hair after you put a slimy coat of seeds all over it? Well, as it turns out, Chia Seeds are very nutritious when added to your daily diet. 


Emily says: 

So I'm reading this little piece on chia seeds. I've never known much about them before, but they are actually something i'm going to try and add to my diet I htink. They are high in fiber, iron, calcim and antioxidants so you can add them as a snack. However this says that tey form a gel when you add them to fluid, so they recommend using them to thicken soups and stir frys for added nutrients in an already planned meal. Sounds awesome! 

We can get these from Trader Joes, Hy-Vee Health Market, and Whole Foods.

And this article-http://www.mychiaseeds.com/Articles/Top10ChiaBenefits.html- says that chia seeds made into a gel can replace HALF of the butter you put into things for baking.


Katie (our office manager) eats 1TBSP of them on a spoonful of Greek Yogurt before they turn into a "gel".


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