Gena Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 I have been trying to find a way to get extra fiber in my diet, since I have to avoid wheat and gluten products. I miss the benefit of the fiber in the grains. So I tried flax seeds for the extra fiber and omega oils, but found out I'm allergic to this seed.Anyway, I've been reading a lot about chia seeds (also an excellent source of fiber and omega 3s, b vitamins and calcium). In my research I kept coming across the fact that chia seeds absorb 7-10 times their weight in water and help with the body's ability to stay hydrated and maintain proper electrolyte balance.Thought everyone might be interested in reading this article. This is just one of many articles I found (I am not promoting this particualr site at all) http://www.integratedhealth.com/hpdspec/chia.htmlWould be interested in hearing from anyone who has tried chia seeds. Gena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 I have heard of Chia Pets but not these seeds.I wonder if you have to drink extra fluids so they don't clog things up as they draw in moisture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn202 Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Thanks Gina! Looks interesting. Is there a recipe as to how to eat them or something to put them in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 I'm sorry, I just keep picturing green stuff growing out of my head, but very interesting, especially for people like me who can't do salt, are just stuck with water, which of course depletes K+. A viscious cycle. Something to look into...thanks....morganchia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Morgan, I once had a perm that some friend deemed Chia Pet Head. My hair is fine so I used to have to get EXTRA TIGHT perms because it would drop in a couple of weeks and THEN look great. But the first two weeks...I looke like the triangle haired girl in the Dilbert comics! Now I just color my hair.But I wonder if you sprout the Chia seeds, as noted on the site, if it looks like a Chia pet! But it sounds interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gena Posted November 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Actually yes, these are the same chia seeds that you can grow chia pets with! You can eat the sprouts too...although the seeds have the best nutrition.I'm ordering some online this week (the seeds, not the chia pets ). I'll let you know how I do with them.Gena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 GenaThat is so hysterical they are the same seeds!Let me know if you can eat the things w/o giggling! Good luck with trying them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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