Chia Seeds

[LVGirl 4]

I tried a tsp of them in the last drink of my shake this morning and was pleasantly surprised by how well they kept me satisfied! I finished my shake at 7:45 this morning and didn't start getting hungry until 11:15. I even had a few that got stuck in my permanent retainer and couldn't believe how much they expand. LOL

[roziecakes 20]

I noticed you posting about them on another thread. I have definitely been curious about them, and every time I pass them in the store I think about getting some. I think I'm going to try them, since I've heard such good things, and now I've heard a good review from a bandster, so I think I'm on it once I'm back on regular food again.

[Dave_NW 92]

Boy, am I out of touch. I read the title of your post, and thought you were eating the seeds that come with a Chia Pet! LOL!

Dave

[roziecakes 20]

I just had a really funny image of someone happily munching the sprouts off of a chia pet. HA HA.

[vickyd 24]

I had the exact same thought, Dave!!

Boy, am I out of touch. I read the title of your post, and thought you were eating the seeds that come with a Chia Pet! LOL!

Dave

[karewpah 173]

Funny thing is...they are the same, just a different purpose. I use them and love them. I use them now while my band is completely empty so that i don't gorge on food. I can't wait to get a fill and see how they help then with hunger...

[plp1988 0]

I am total out of touch, because I do not know what they are or where to get them. Could someone please tell me what they are and where to get them. I have been band since 2007, and need help I have come to a complete stand still with my weight loss, Maybe they will help get me back on track.

[amjcal 5]

Can you pick these up at a grocery store or do you have to order them online?

[LVGirl 4]

I know you can get them online...I actually buy mine at m doctor's office. If you have Trader Joe's or Whole Foods around you I would imagine they would carry them. Or any health food store for that matter.

[LVGirl 4]

Boy, am I out of touch. I read the title of your post, and thought you were eating the seeds that come with a Chia Pet! LOL!

Dave

LOL...is it bad that when I first started reading about them I didn't even associate them with Chia Pet?

[KimK813 2]

Absolutely curious, I googled Chia Seeds. This is from Wikipedia...

Chia seed may be eaten raw as a whole seed, providing Protein, fats and Fiber.^[9] Ground chia seed is sometimes added to pinole, a coarse flour made from toasted maize kernels. Chia seeds placed in Water or fruit juice are consumed in Mexico and known as chia fresca. The soaked seeds are gelatinous in texture and are used in gruels, porridges and puddings. Ground chia seed is used in baked goods including breads, cakes and biscuits.

Chia sprouts are used in a similar manner as alfalfa sprouts in salads, sandwiches and other dishes. Chia sprouts are sometimes grown on porous clay figurines which has led to the popular U.S. cultural icon of the Chia Pet.

In a one ounce (28 g) sample, dried chia seeds contain 9% of the Daily Value for protein (4g), 13% fat (9g) (57% of which is ALA) and 42% dietary fiber (11g), based on a daily intake of 2000 calories.^[9] The seeds also contain the essential minerals phosphorus, manganese, Calcium, potassium and sodium ^[9] in amounts comparable to other edible seeds, such as flax^[10] or sesame.^[11]

Although some research indicates potential for dietary health benefits in certain disease conditions, this work remains sparse and inconclusive.^[12]

^{I may have to give these a try!}

^{Good luck, everyone!}

[zinhaa 363]

hi all really late in seeing this do you use 1 tab or 2tab

[Kinley7390 80]

http://www.mychiaseeds.com/Articles/Top10ChiaBenefits.html

Great link above on chia seeds. I have tried them in smoothies, and they do work to keep me fuller longer. Very healthy. I now swear by these and Goji berries, which also have amazing health benefits. Here is a link on benefits of Goji berries if anyone is interested:

http://www.bewellbuzz.com/superfoods/goji-berry-benefits/

I have a friend who is vegan, and he was the one to first recommend that these two things be added to the smoothies I was making. I have to say, I do feel more energy and plan to continue to use them!