I tried a "new" product called Running Food. They are chia seeds that have actually been around for thousands of years and date back to the Aztecs. (yes this is what Chia pets were grown from). Seems to live up to the claim of keeping you fuller longer. Also a good way to maange cravings.
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I have been using these, too. I put them in my oatmeal. It really fills me up.
BRADIA5/29/2010 6:01:00 PM
I am mexican and all my family has always at nights leave a half glass of water and one teaspoon of chia seeds. The following morning, the water has become a light jelly that has no flavor, seeds softened, you mix them and drink them. No cholesterol has been found in the family ever. My sister's family doctor in LA was amaxzed and couldn't believe it. Remember, there is no flavor so that is good.
ALLILACROIX5/29/2010 6:57:00 AM
I have heard of them as well. I looked at my local health food store-they sell them in protein powder and by themselves. Which do you prefer?
MISSLOIS5/28/2010 3:54:00 PM
What does it taste like?
DDEITCH5/28/2010 10:01:00 AM
This is very interesting information. I usually do the flaxseeds--i had never heard of eating ChiaSeeds.
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Use Chia seeds when you bake
Chia seeds can replace butter in many baked goods. 1 of the qualities of the Chia seed is its hydrophilic properties, with the ability to absorb more than 12x its weight in water. The shelf life is less than w/ butter, but the fat and calorie difference is huge!
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Follow this link to learn everything there is to know about the Chia seed. http://www.living-foods.com/articles/chia.html I buy my Chia seeds at Whole Foods.
Chia is high in fiber, protein, boron and magnesium. Great for weight loss, Along with balancing your blood sugar, it will keep your blood sugar from spiking throughout the day, Chia Seeds are odorless and have no taste. Add 1 teaspoon to yougurt. Buy at your favorite health food store.
Every morning with breakfast, I mix a couple teaspoons of chia seeds into my orange juice. I stir them in and let them sit for a few minutes to absorb some of the OJ.
The chia seeds absorb about 10x their weight in liquid and make me feel full for hours. This keeps me from feeling like I'm starving and eating everything in sight.
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