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Chia seeds have been around for centuries. Why is it that they have just been noticed as a super food? Most people know these seeds from the Chia pet. These seeds have a super ability to retain water. Ten times there size in water. For centuries this tiny little seeds were used as a staple food by the Indians of the south west and Mexico. Known as the running food, its use as a high energy endurance food has been recorded as far back as the ancient Aztecs.

Let’s get to the magic of these little seeds. If you take a spoonful of seeds and put them in a glass of water for 30 minutes or so, the glass will contain a solid gelatin. The gel reaction happens because of the soluble fiber in the Chia. The same thing will happen in your stomach. The gel that is formed in the stomach will create a barrier between the carbohydrates and the enzymes that break them down into simple sugars. They make you feel fuller faster because they absorb 10 times there weight in water and form a bulky gel.

Chia Seeds are also a very high source of protein. The possess 19-23% protein. The great thing about the protein it is a whole and complete amino chain. Usually When you eat grains and vegetables, they have to be eaten with a combination with other grains and veggies to achieve the correct balance of Amino acids. Not so with Chia Seeds. The seeds are digested very easy. They are assimilated very quickly by the body and will begin to regenerate muscle tissue.

The Omega 3 content of these seeds is amazing. Just 2 table spoons will give you more Omega 3 fatty acids than a portion of salmon. They also contain Omega 6 at a favorable ratio of 3:1. 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. This also important to your bodies blood. Fatty acids help to transport oxygen to the cells of your body.

One interesting thing about these seeds is they have no taste and when they are added to foods, they will mimic the taste of that food. Here are a few foods you can add them too:

• Cereal
• Salad
• Muffin, Cookie, & Pancake Recipes
• Soup
• Oatmeal
• Salsa & Dips
• Smoothies

Just a quick breakdown of the advantages of eating these amazing seeds. They are nutritious, energizing, reduce cravings, and easily digestible. Dr. Oz and Dr. Weil have both commented on their tremendous benefit.

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