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I feel like everyone is talking about Chia seeds lately, and there is good reason for it. For the last few months I have been meaning to pick up a bag to try but it always seemed to slip my mind while at the store. Well, this weekend when I was at Sprouts they had a big display of Spectrum Chia Seeds that caught my eye and I quickly grabbed

a bag and threw them in my cart, excited to try them out.

It was only when I got home that I realized I wasn’t exactly sure how I should eat the seeds! For my first attempt, I simply sprinkled some on one of my go-to morning bowl of oats combos (oats, banana and almond butter) and was satisfied with how it turned out. The seeds have a very slight nutty flavor and are odorless so I could barely notice the addition in my breakfast.

A call out to twitter asking how everyone else liked to eat Chia seeds also gave me some great ideas that I am eager to try. As I experiment with them, I’ll be sure to share the results.

Here are some facts explaining why Chia seeds are such a great addition to a your diet:

• Chia seeds have more Omega-3 fatty acids than any other plant food, including flax seeds. I am not a fan of eating fish and seafood in general at all, so am very conscious about eating other foods (nuts, oils etc) with natural sources of Omega-3′s.
• They are about 20% protein with all essential amino acids (amino acids not produced by the body).
• When soaked in water for 30 mins, the seeds form a thick gel. This change in state also happens in the stomach which can help increase satiety and the feeling of fullness.
• Chia seeds contain six times more calcium than milk
• They are 40% fiber, with about 5% of this being soluble fiber.  

Have you tried Chia Seeds? Let me know if you have any great recipes!

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