Chia Seeds for Health

Cha,Cha,Cha Chia seeds, they are as old as, well, dirt.

5 Reasons to add Chia Seeds to your diet:

• Chia Seeds are high in Omega 3 – 1 oz of Chia Seeds has 4915mg of Omega 3. Omega 3 fatty acids are loaded with protein which is great for healthy skin, hair, and nails
• As a source of protein, the Chia, after ingestion, is digested and absorbed very easily.  This results in rapid transport to the tissue and utilization by the cells.
• Another unique quality if the Chia seed is its high oil content, and the richest vegetables source for the essential omega-3 fatty acid.  It has approximately three to ten times the oil concentrations of most grains and one and a half to two times the protein concentrations of other grains.  These oils, unsaturated fatty acids, are the essential oils your body needs to help emulsify and absorb the fat soluble vitamins, A, D, E, & K.
• Chia Seeds are high in fiber and help digestion. Chia is good for the digestive system because it is a hydrophillic colloid.
• Chia Seeds are great for workouts. Prior to a run or athletic event which you need to hydrate,  Chia Seeds in a bottle of water will help you hydrate. They will also help with protein to do the event without cramping up.

It’s easy to make the Chia gel:

Put water in a sealable plastic container and slowly pour seed into water while briskly mixing with a wire whisk.

This process will avoid any clumping of the seed.

Wait a couple of minutes, whisk again and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.

Whisk again before using or storing in refrigerator (Gel will keep up to 2 weeks).

You can add this mix to jams, jellies, hot or cold cereals, yogurts, mustard, catsup, tarter sauce, BBQ sauce, etc…

Here’s a short video I made showing you how to make the Chia gel.