My family and I are still chugging our green smoothies in the morning. So, everyday I research new ingredients I can add to the shake to make it even healthier. My latest find is the Chia seed. This powerful little seed is packed with tons of AWESOME nutrients! The chia seed's oil contains 30 percent Omega 3 oil and 40 percent Omega 6 oil which is a perfect balance for those who take supplemental Essential Fatty Acids! The Chia seed is also full of fiber and protein! Chia seeds are also highly hydrophilic which means they absorb large amounts of water- over ten times their weight! This makes them a great enhancer in hydrating our bodies. Also, studies have shown that eating chia seeds slows down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrate calories into simple sugars. This means that the chia seed may have great benefits for diabetics. It is also a great calorie blocker for dieters! The Chia seed is truly a wonderful superfood find!Here's a link for purchasing Chia
Here's a video on the benefits of Chia. In the beginning of the video they discuss a few other health related issues. To hear about Chia skip ahead to around minute 5 or listen to the entire video (it's only 7 minutes)! It has some great info on it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm16k3vVy1w
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