CHIA--- SUPERFOOD ! Where does Chia help you best?
Try Chia seeds for Acid Reflux
- Swallow a tbsp of dry Chia seeds with just a little bit of filtered water. The seeds will absorb the acid. Drink a glass of filtered water a few minutes later
Try Chia seeds before a workout
- Have a spoonful of Chia seeds or 3 spoonful of Chia gel before a workout and see the difference it makes! (Try for yourself if the seeds or the gel works better, every body is different)
Try Chia seeds to get a quick start in the early morning
- Try to have a spoonful of Chia seeds (or gel) right after getting up - you might find that it'll give you a great start of the day!
Other areas where people report to have good results with Chia (talk with your health practitioner if you have any health concerns before changing your diet!)
- GERD (Gastro Esophagus Reflux Disease)
- Acute gastritis
- Gastric ulcer
- IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
- Diabetes 2
- Arthritis (Omega-3 helps with inflammation)
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A few more numbers - compared by weight J
- 5 times more calcium than milk
- 3 times more iron than spinach
- 15 times more magnesium than broccoli
- 2 times the amount of protein of any other seed or grain
- 1/2 times the potassium than bananas
- 3 times the reported antioxidant strength of blueberries
- As much vitamin C as seven oranges
Harnessing the power of the world's most nutritious supergrain.· About CHIA…… CHIA… is a wholegrain --Salvia hispanica L, a member of the mint family and is grown mainly in Peru. The grain is a rich source of fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, magnesium, iron and antioxidants.
The Aztecs of South America valued CHIA more highly than gold, and believed it gave them mystical, almost supernatural energy and power. The Aztecs called this ancient grain “running food” because messengers were able to run from village to village after consuming just a handful of the nutrient packed seeds daily.There is evidence that CHIA hispanica L was first used as a food as early as 3500 BC and served as a cash crop in Mexico between 1500 and 900 BC. The seeds were eaten alone and mixed with other crops, drunk as a beverage, ground into flour, included in medicines and ground for oil. Aztec rulers received seeds as an annual tribute from conquered nations, and the grain was offered to the gods during religious ceremonies.When the Spaniard Hernando Cortez and his Conquistadors arrived in Mexico in 1519 he quickly realised that the grain was at the very core of the Aztec diet and culture. It was an integral part of the rich and mysterious ceremonies that were vital to their spiritual culture, and became a symbol of life .Cortez became convinced that if he could destroy the precious crops, he would win the Aztec empire. So the Conquistadors set acre upon acre on fire and a brutal battle began that would eventually bring the Aztecs to their knees, leaving the magnificent Kingdom of Gold in ruins. CHIA---SUPERFOOD !
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Regular intake of Chia seeds seems to
- Provide long sustainable energy
- Boost strength
- Fight fatigue
- Increase brain power
- Increase endurance
- Regenerate
- Level blood sugar
- Induce weight loss
- Increase nutrient absorption
- Improve and slow down digestion, encourage better elimination
- Balance thyroid conditions and hypoglycaemia
- Be good for diabetic patients
- Reduce acid reflux
- Lower cholesterol
- Improve arthritis (because Omega-3 fats help with inflammation)
- Facilitate the growth and regeneration of tissue and muscles
It’s a tiny black or white seed, which
- Tastes great
- Is ready to eat, doesn't need any processing
- Is easily digested and absorbed
- Keeps you full for a long time
- Can be added to any food, it doesn’t change the taste of the food drastically
- Bulks up foods, therefore you can eat a full portion without having had the same amount of calories
- Is gluten free
- Reduces cravings
- Can be stored for a long time
- Has no reported allergic reactions
- Is grown without being sprayed with pesticides (because bugs don’t like it!)
- Is about 16% protein, 31% fat, 44% carbohydrates, of which 38% is fibre (about ¼ soluble and ¾ un-soluble)
Most people recognise a difference in about a week of regularly taking Chia.
And the longer you take it, the more you'll appreciate i-
5 times more calcium than milk
- 3 times more iron than spinach
- 15 times more magnesium than broccoli
- 2 times the amount of protein of any other seed or grain
- 1/2 times the potassium than bananas
- 3 times the reported antioxidant strength of blueberries
- As much vitamin C as seven oranges
About CHIA……
CHIA… is a wholegrain --Salvia hispanica L, a member of the mint family and is grown mainly in Peru. The grain is a rich source of fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, magnesium, iron and antioxidants.
The Aztecs of South America valued CHIA more highly than gold, and believed it gave them mystical, almost supernatural energy and power. The Aztecs called this ancient grain “running food” because messengers were able to run from village to village after consuming just a handful of the nutrient packed seeds daily.
There is evidence that CHIA hispanica L was first used as a food as early as 3500 BC and served as a cash crop in Mexico between 1500 and 900 BC. The seeds were eaten alone and mixed with other crops, drunk as a beverage, ground into flour, included in medicines and ground for oil. Aztec rulers received seeds as an annual tribute from conquered nations, and the grain was offered to the gods during religious ceremonies.
When the Spaniard Hernando Cortez and his Conquistadors arrived in Mexico in 1519 he quickly realised that the grain was at the very core of the Aztec diet and culture. It was an integral part of the rich and mysterious ceremonies that were vital to their spiritual culture, and became a symbol of life .Cortez became convinced that if he could destroy the precious crops, he would win the Aztec empire. So the Conquistadors set acre upon acre on fire and a brutal battle began that would eventually bring the Aztecs to their knees, leaving the magnificent Kingdom of Gold in ruins.
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Important Discovery! Germinating/SoakingOmega 3 Chia seeds NSRI (Nutritional Science Research Institute) made animportant discovery when germinating theOmega 3 Chia seeds for a minimum of 12-24 hours. The ORAC value and the antioxidant level nearly tripledto 220 points! Normally the ORAC value of the chia seedis 80 (vs. blueberries at 70) but when the seeds aresoaked the nutritional values increased substantially. Here’s what to do: • A one quart glass jar and lid• 1.5 T or 1 scoop of chia seeds for every ½ cup ofwater • Shake the container until the seeds are suspended andliquid begins to thicken. • Soak the seeds at room temp in water for aminimum of 12 – 24 hours . • After the 12-24 hour period, consumethe germinated/soaked seed. • Make larger quantities then refrigerateso you’ll have germinated seeds forcooking etc. • Use the germinated seeds in smoothiesoatmeal, Yogurt, soup, bread, cakes orANY mix. 
