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2016
An Unusual Culinary Column: Chia Seeds, The New Rage
By Karen Kain
You don’t have to look far these
days to come across a chia seed drink.
They seem to be everywhere. What is it
about those tiny seeds that when soaked
overnight become a blown up gooey gel
and why are those drinks so darn expen-
sive?
First I am going to tell you why
chia seeds are so good for you and then
I am going to share some super simple
and delicious ways to start adding them
to your diet.
First of all chia seeds are a great
addition to your diet because they have
more omega 3 than salmon, more potas-
sium than bananas, more calcium than
milk, and are loaded with antioxidants.
Chia seeds are rich in B vitamins, thia-
mine and niacin; they are also a great
source of riboflavin and folate. Let’s not
forget, they are a nice source of minerals
like calcium, iron, magnesium, manga-
nese, phosphorus and zinc.
They are an excellent source of protein,
which help to strengthen bones and are
also energizing. Chia seed drinks can be
a healthy alternative to those dangerous
energy drinks. Chia
seeds boost your en-
ergy level without
the toxic ingredients
and side effects.
Chia seeds
also aid in weight
loss because they
are high in fiber and
help to digest your
food more regularly
and they don’t build
up in your system
impeding the liver
and circulation. They
help brain function
because of the amount of fiber and iron,
they also aid in purifying your blood,
which helps with emotional stability.
Chia seeds aid in weight loss because
consuming them makes you feel full and
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If you are not convinced to add
chia seeds to your diet by the above, you
might also appreciate that they help to
Directions:
Put the chia seeds into the warm water
and stir to fully combine, seal and store
in the refrigerator overnight. The recipe
calls for equal parts of chia seeds to juice
but you can make your own combina-
tion, 75% juice to 25% seeds is also de-
licious. Just stir and enjoy.
Hibiscus Chia Seed Drink
Ingredients:
1 Cup of warm water
3 Tablespoons chia seeds
½ Cup of hibiscus tea
1-2 Drops of stevia or a tablespoon of
honey
¼ Cup of sparkling water
Directions:
lower your risk of heart disease, being Put the chia seeds into the warm water
high in omega-3, calcium and fiber, help- and stir to fully combine, seal and store
ing the heart and blood vessels function in the refrigerator overnight. Add 1 cup
optimally. They are also low in calories of chia seeds mixture to ½-cup tea and
and they have been found to help man- ½ cup of sparkling water, stir and enjoy.
age blood sugar levels due to their high
fiber content. You might also be happy to Sweet and Sour Chia Drink
know that they are inexpensive and have
Ingredients:
a long shelf life.
How can you start enjoying ¼ Cup fresh lime or lemon juice
these healthy seeds? You can sprinkle 1/3 Cup agave nectar
them onto salads; add to smoothies, pan- ¼ Cup chia seeds
cakes, muffins or oatmeal. Chia seeds 10 Cups water
are super easy to prepare, you just soak
them over night and then you are ready Directions:
to make chia drinks or chia pudding. You Soak the chia seeds overnight sealed in 1
can use regular water or coconut water cup of water in the refrigerator. Add the
and for a creamier drink, use almond remainder ingredients and enjoy.
milk. I have tried many different com-
binations and I found that freshly juiced Chia Seed Pudding
watermelon is my favorite. You can add
the seeds making a 50/50 combination Ingredients:
or 25% seeds and 75% juice. Please feel 6 Tablespoons chia seeds
free to get creative and add to your fa- 2 Cups coconut or almond milk
1 Tablespoon flax seed
vorite juice or tea or any other drink.
I hope that these recipes help The zest of one orange
you to stay cool and as always, I would 3 Tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
love to hear what you are cooking.
Directions:
Add the chia seeds and flax seed to the
Watermelon Chia Seed Drink
milk and stir to fully combine then let
it chill in the refrigerator overnight. Add
Ingredients:
the zest and maple syrup to taste and
1 Cup of warm water
serve alone or over your favorite fruit.
3 Tablespoons chia seeds
1 Cup of watermelon juice
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