CHIA Seeds

[sanks51 214]

Hi Everyone

Was wondering if anybody has experience with Chia Seeds? Do you use milled or whole? How do you use them? Have they had a positive impact towards your nutrition macros?

I was reading a bit of research on them earlier and think nutrition wise they seem to have lots of benefits. Just not sure how to incorporate them.. The recipe I saw and that was very non specific said chia seeds soaked overnight, coconut cream, and a sprinkle of cocoa nibs. To top it there was a juicy raspberry on top. Looked delicious, and right up my street!

I'm cleared to eat seeds etc so there are no issues there. Many thanks for your input in advance -

[PGee 318]

I read someone puts them in her smoothies.....I stir some into my yogurt....let it sit for 15-25 minutes so they absorb the liquid.

pre sleeved, I made up some chia gel and would eat a three teaspoons a day (not all at once)

You may want to do a search on hear for chia seeds and see what comes up

[Miss Mac 6,262]

In my fridge I keep a jar of equal parts flax seed, wheat germ, and whole chia seeds. The nutritional value is similar on all three. For example, I add it to oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, and my new Protein Drinks now, With four grams of Fiber per serving it helps with elimination. It is high in anti-oxidants and Omega 3s. It taste nutty and the chia seeds swell up like tapioca to help you feel fuller longer. Chia is gluten free. The only thing is you gotta watch out for the calories which are 60 per tablespoon. For me, the calories are worth the benefit I get from it. I asked my NUT about it last Friday, and she said go for it, but when I talked to the surgeon on the 24th, to ask him how long to wait post-op before incorporating them back into my diet.

[sanks51 214]

I read someone puts them in her smoothies.....I stir some into my yogurt....let it sit for 15-25 minutes so they absorb the liquid.

pre sleeved' date=' I made up some chia gel and would eat a three teaspoons a day (not all at once)

You may want to do a search on hear for chia seeds and see what comes up[/quote']

Thanks very much. I was wondering whether to soak or just eat them.. I'll try in my yoghurt tomorrow

[sanks51 214]

In my fridge I keep a jar of equal parts flax seed' date=' wheat germ, and whole chia seeds. The nutritional value is similar on all three. For example, I add it to oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, and my new Protein drinks now, With four grams of fiber per serving it helps with elimination. It is high in anti-oxidants and Omega 3s. It taste nutty and the chia seeds swell up like tapioca to help you feel fuller longer. Chia is gluten free. The only thing is you gotta watch out for the calories which are 60 per tablespoon. For me, the calories are worth the benefit I get from it. I asked my NUT about it last Friday, and she said go for it, but when I talked to the surgeon on the 24th, to ask him how long to wait post-op before incorporating them back into my diet.[/quote']

Thanks Miss Mac, some very helpful information in taste and calories.. I'm off to the health shop to buy some so I can give them a try

[NMJG 1,266]

I have some ready to go for when I'm cleared, but haven't used them yet. Hopefully someone here has ideas. I think they are nutty tasting so you can sprinkle them on things (yogurt, casseroles).

[Marcy Houghton 10]

There are lots off recipes out there online using chia seeds. My favorite way is to just sprinkle them on some frozen fruit, like the tropical mixed fruit, or strawberry mangos and pineapple mixed fruit you can buy at walmart....and let the fruit thaw for a littlw while, then eat it. The seeds absorb some of the liquid and i just love the taste. You can also use them as an egg .substitute in baking. If you do a search online you will gind lots of jdeas. Dr. Oz puts them in his smoothies. But i don't like letting it sit and get thiick and goooey.....

[sanks51 214]

Thanks for the ideas Marcy, I wasn't too sure how to use them. I'm not sure I would be a fan of gloopy chia seeds.. I've got a small bag so I'll try them in my yoghurt this morning. I don't do many liquid things like Soups and smoothies.. Think I was put off for life in my post op liquid phase