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Any other FReepers in on the chia seed diet craze?
self | Dec 12, 2024 | fwdude

Posted on 01/12/2024 6:31:43 AM PST by fwdude

I have seen recommendations for including chia seeds in the diet for a lot of health reasons. One of the biggest reasons for me is that chia has a LOT of fiber, which most people don't get enough of.

So I jumped into the trend. I mainly eat them in chia "pudding" I prepare the day before. really like this for breakfast with some sliced almonds and/or berries.

Any other Freepers out there on board?


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Food
KEYWORDS: chia; chiaseeds; diet; vanity; wboopi
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1 posted on 01/12/2024 6:31:43 AM PST by fwdude
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To: fwdude

Not to mention that they’re dirt cheap if you buy them in bulk.


2 posted on 01/12/2024 6:32:54 AM PST by fwdude (.When unarmed Americans are locked up for protesting a stolen election, you know it was stolen.)
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To: fwdude

The nice thing about eggs is how food fads you can hide in scrambled eggs and not taste a thing, except eggs.


3 posted on 01/12/2024 6:33:23 AM PST by Jonty30 (In a nuclear holocaust, there is always a point in time where the meat is cooked to perfection. )
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To: fwdude

Its been around for a long time...


4 posted on 01/12/2024 6:33:23 AM PST by Tennessee Nana
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Yeah, I know they’ve been around, but seem to be getting a lot more promotion online lately.


5 posted on 01/12/2024 6:34:14 AM PST by fwdude (.When unarmed Americans are locked up for protesting a stolen election, you know it was stolen.)
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To: Jonty30

Yes, eggs atone for a lot of sins. >D

You can use them to hide turmeric as well.


6 posted on 01/12/2024 6:35:39 AM PST by fwdude (.When unarmed Americans are locked up for protesting a stolen election, you know it was stolen.)
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Survival Rations Inspired by History.

One from Native Americans that is super simple. It is just Chia seeds. A handful and some water will swell up in your belly and keep you full for half a day. And they are nutritious and packed with energy.

“The ancient civilizations believed that the chia seed provided supernatural powers. In Mayan, “chia” means “strength.” This probably has to do with the large amounts of energy provided by chia seeds. Ancient warriors attributed their stamina to this tiny seed. This still holds true for certain groups of people today. The Mexican Tarahumara tribe is famous for their runners. These runners drink a mixture of chia seeds, lemon, and water called Iskiate. After drinking this, they are said to be able to run hundreds of miles. Something with that kind of track record deserves our attention.”

https://www.ancientgrains.com/black-chi ... nd-origin/

Made famous by Chris McDougall’s Born to Run, the ultrarunning legends Tarahumara Indians of Mexico credit chia seeds as the fuel behind their epic endurance feats. But what are chia seeds and how do they boost performance?

Nowadays, chia seeds are added to a variety of meals as a way of boosting the nutrient profile. It’s no surprise: chia seeds are nutrient dense and just two tablespoons contain:

140 calories
4 grams protein
11 grams fibre
7 grams unsaturated fat
Minerals potassium, sodium, calcium, zinc and magnesium
More omega-3 than salmon, pound for pound
Potent antioxidants

“Setting out to cover an astonishing 100 miles non-stop, a Tarahumara runner would take little more than chia fresca or ‘iskiate’ – simply water mixed with chia seeds (though sometimes they’d add honey or lime juice) – for stamina and hydration during these long jaunts in hot climes.”

1. Chia seeds provide slow-burn energy.

Chia seeds help the slow-burn of carbs in a very clever way. Being extremely absorbent – the expand up to 10x their original size when left to soak in water or juice for 10-minutes – they turn into a gloopy, gel-like consistency.

This gel lines the stomach and acts as a barrier to slow the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar, stabilizing blood sugar which mean athletes can enjoy more stable and sustained energy levels.

One study - whose aim was to determine if chia seed loading is a viable method of enhancing sports performance in events lasting longer than 90-minutes – concluded it is “a viable option for enhancing performance for endurance events lasting >90 minutes.”

2. Chia seeds hydrate

Due to the high water content of chia seeds (once soaked) they assist hydration and ensure endurance athletes are better able to replace electrolytes lost through sweat. (But they would also just eat a handful of Chia and drink water to swell them in the stomach.)

3. Chia seeds are great for recovery

You wouldn’t think it but chia seeds contain lots of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. They’re also high in antioxidants which combat free radicals – molecules responsible for cell and tissue damage – this helping reduce inflammation and improve recovery.

https://www.33fuel.com/blogs/default-bl ... chia-seeds


7 posted on 01/12/2024 6:36:41 AM PST by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: fwdude

The e-commerce warehouse I use for my salsas also stocks a guy’s products that are chia jams and jellies. He supposedly sells a lot of it, even internationally.


8 posted on 01/12/2024 6:37:29 AM PST by BozoTexino (RIP GOP)
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I could really see chia seeds being used as a jelling agent. It really does make “pudding.”


9 posted on 01/12/2024 6:39:21 AM PST by fwdude (.When unarmed Americans are locked up for protesting a stolen election, you know it was stolen.)
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To: fwdude

As a chia pet, are you covered in the green sprouts??


10 posted on 01/12/2024 6:40:56 AM PST by aMorePerfectUnion (I didn't come here to guide lambs, but to awaken lions 🦅 MAGADONIAN ⚔️)
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To: fwdude
Sorry, not a chia head.


11 posted on 01/12/2024 6:41:22 AM PST by x
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

Up until a few years ago, I thought chia seeds were ONLY useful for the kitschy gift pet thing. Never knew they were actually edible.


12 posted on 01/12/2024 6:42:51 AM PST by fwdude (.When unarmed Americans are locked up for protesting a stolen election, you know it was stolen.)
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13 posted on 01/12/2024 6:44:15 AM PST by outofsalt (If history teaches us anything, it's that history rarely teaches anything.)
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To: Openurmind

Sorry, my fault. The shortened links did not come through with copy and paste. Here they are in order:

https://www.ancientgrains.com/black-chia-seeds/chia-seed-history-and-origin/

https://www.33fuel.com/blogs/default-blog/news-tarahumara-ultrarunners-endurance-chia-seeds


14 posted on 01/12/2024 6:45:40 AM PST by Openurmind (The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world it leaves to its children. ~ D. Bonhoeffer)
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To: fwdude

“Fiber” is not definable by a single food or type.

Additionally, I don’t know any birds with whom I can carry on a conversation (including my own), so let’s dispel the myth of the omega-3 content as advertised for chia content, shall we?


15 posted on 01/12/2024 6:53:21 AM PST by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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“Fiber” is not definable by a single food or type.

That's starting to sound suspiciously like the current gender ideology.

16 posted on 01/12/2024 6:55:58 AM PST by fwdude (.When unarmed Americans are locked up for protesting a stolen election, you know it was stolen.)
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To: outofsalt; dfwgator

Ch-ch-chia!

Chia Head Obama would have done far, far less damage than Manchurian Candidate Barack Hussein Obama

Plus, more fun for kids


17 posted on 01/12/2024 6:59:59 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: fwdude

Sounds line a recipe for diverticulitis.


18 posted on 01/12/2024 7:01:04 AM PST by Track9 (Matches for sale.. get your matches!)
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I like to a dessert with high-fat plain Greek yogurt, blueberries, pistachios, and chia seeds, and an ounce or two of OJ to make it less pasty, and add some sweetness.

Very satisfying, and very healthy.


19 posted on 01/12/2024 7:09:21 AM PST by Eccl 10:2 (Prov 3:5 --- "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding")
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That sounds really good.


20 posted on 01/12/2024 7:18:24 AM PST by fwdude (.When unarmed Americans are locked up for protesting a stolen election, you know it was stolen.)
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