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STEROID
01-21-2012, 10:49 PM
CHIA SEED BENEFITS

They look like this dry (top) and this after soaking 5-10min (bottom)

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They form a jello-like pillow around the seed when you soak them. They basically taste like nothing. But what I've found works perfect is the Mio (Strawberry-Watermelon) and it tastes like you are eating fruit puree with seeds still in it. It's great!!!

Here's some health benefits:

Chia Seeds Health Benefits Include:

Contains The Highest Plant Source Of Omega-3 On The Planet!
FDA Approved.
Heart Health ~ Mental Health & Digestive Health
Proven To Reduce the "Bad" (LDL) Cholesterol
Great For Diabetics & Effective For Treating Hypoglycemia.
Chia Seeds Contain More Antioxidants Than Blueberries.
Chia Seeds Are A Complete Protein With All 9 Amino-Acids.
Chia Seeds Are An Excellent Source Of Calcium, Magnesium & Iron.
Chia Seeds Are 100% Natural, Raw, Non-GMO & Gluten-Free!
Chia Seeds are an effective aid to healthy weight loss. The fiber rich chia seeds and slowly metabolized carbs can help to curb the appetite and has been shown to help lose weight when included with a balanced and healthy diet.


And yes, these are the same seeds as these that do this:

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WidowMaker
01-22-2012, 01:01 AM
YES!!!!! Now, I can have my Chia pet and eat it too!!!!

STEROID
01-22-2012, 02:07 AM
YES!!!!! Now, I can have my Chia pet and eat it too!!!!

LMFAO.

tilltheend
01-22-2012, 01:41 PM
I have heard these are good. I wonder what they taste like plain. Do you need to put them in water to soften them up? Its always good to try things like this. You can never get enough of healthy food. The only thing I realized is when I really take care of myself. If I eat something bad, I can notice my self getting a stomach ache or a head ache. It is well worth it to take care of yourself and eat properly though.