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chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
edited October 2012 in All Encompassing Trip
i have recently discovered these seeds. the Aztec people have been eating them for the last 3500 years.
says on the label... "the most nutrient rich whole food in the world"

MORE...
omega-3 than salmon
antioxidants than blueberries (30% more)
fiber than flax seed
calcium than milk
magnesium than broccoli
iron than spinach

"Aztec warriors subsisted on chia seeds during their battles and hunting expeditions, eating as little as a small handfull added into water. it is a high energy food and all you need is water."

"Chia's soluable fiber forms a gel that slows the absorption of sugar/carbohydrates into the blood stream. this makes Chia seeds a low glycemic food."

"may promote cardiovascular and digestive health."

go get yourselves a jar. eat a small handfull downed with a glass of water
some ppl put seeds in water to soak and get the gel around the seeds before drinking down

i can tell a significant difference in how i feel.

my dude told me they cost him $17.00
at the same store i paid $11.00 :mrgreen:
good deal and you get a full 16 oz
for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
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  • DissidentmanDissidentman Posts: 15,378
    Plus, they make good pets.
  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    this now means one of your shits is healthier than the average American. :thumbup:
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Posts: 7,258
    When I planned to run a marathon I was worried about training in the heat, and I looked into dehydration strategies. Articles about chia seeds came up. My goal is to drink a glass of water with chia seeds, which had been soaking up the water for 15 minutes, 2xs/day.

    As with any new food, they take a little getting used to.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    When I planned to run a marathon I was worried about training in the heat, and I looked into dehydration strategies. Articles about chia seeds came up. My goal is to drink a glass of water with chia seeds, which had been soaking up the water for 15 minutes, 2xs/day.

    As with any new food, they take a little getting used to.
    is it a good idea to chew up a small handfull chase down with water?
    that's how i've done it sometimes

    guess i need to learn to wait the few moments for soaking time
    when i do soak them i drink within a couple minutes
    im a dickhead i guess

    im taking your advice... soaking for 15 minutes

    they're fun in your mouth
    you can feel the gel surrounding the seed
    fun
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • Ms. HaikuMs. Haiku Posts: 7,258
    chadwick wrote:
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    When I planned to run a marathon I was worried about training in the heat, and I looked into dehydration strategies. Articles about chia seeds came up. My goal is to drink a glass of water with chia seeds, which had been soaking up the water for 15 minutes, 2xs/day.

    As with any new food, they take a little getting used to.
    is it a good idea to chew up a small handfull chase down with water?
    that's how i've done it sometimes

    guess i need to learn to wait the few moments for soaking time
    when i do soak them i drink within a couple minutes
    im a dickhead i guess

    im taking your advice... soaking for 15 minutes

    they're fun in your mouth
    you can feel the gel surrounding the seed
    fun

    I put a tablespoon of chia seeds in a glass of water and let it soak for 15 minutes. The texture becomes more jam like. The waiting is suppose to make them easier to digest.
    There is no such thing as leftover pizza. There is now pizza and later pizza. - anonymous
    The risk I took was calculated, but man, am I bad at math - The Mincing Mockingbird
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    dunkman wrote:
    this now means one of your shits is healthier than the average American. :thumbup:
    i must say in all honesty
    i believe you

    holy toledo :shock:
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • Thoughts_ArriveThoughts_Arrive Posts: 15,165
    I've seen them used in fruit smoothies.
    Adelaide 17/11/2009, Melbourne 20/11/2009, Sydney 22/11/2009, Melbourne (Big Day Out Festival) 24/01/2014
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    here is a thread on the magical seed. if you are not consuming chia seeds. you are missing out on a wonderous and beneficial food.
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    Ms. Haiku wrote:
    I put a tablespoon of chia seeds in a glass of water and let it soak for 15 minutes. The texture becomes more jam like. The waiting is suppose to make them easier to digest.
    i do this as well as let a small scoop full play around in my mouth.

    before i go on my walks i get chia seeds in my mouth.
    before i swim i do this too.

    pretty much most days one could find chia seeds in my mouth. i throughly enjoy pushing them thru my two front teeth up top my mouth with my tongue.
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • mikalinamikalina Posts: 7,206
    I prefer to mix my Chia Seed with food such as -

    oatmeal,
    yogurt,
    fruit smoothie
    cereal

    just a few examples.
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  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    mikalina wrote:
    I prefer to mix my Chia Seed with food such as -

    oatmeal,
    yogurt,
    fruit smoothie
    cereal

    just a few examples.
    the other day i put a scoop on my macaroni salad and ate that with a small steak and veggies
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • mikalinamikalina Posts: 7,206
    chadwick wrote:
    mikalina wrote:
    I prefer to mix my Chia Seed with food such as -

    oatmeal,
    yogurt,
    fruit smoothie
    cereal

    just a few examples.
    the other day i put a scoop on my macaroni salad and ate that with a small steak and veggies


    Thats a great idea... Chia seeds have "no taste" and will not change the taste of food.
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,280
    I put them in oatmeal. I don't like them in water or juice because they get all jel-like...weird consistency.

    They are really good for you.
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    mca47 wrote:
    I put them in oatmeal. I don't like them in water or juice because they get all jel-like...weird consistency.

    They are really good for you.
    that is the part i love. when they hydrate themselves in moisture, the jell sack that encases them, yum..feels great in my mouth. haha. fun to stir around in a glass of water or tea
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    when the Spaniards invaded south america not only did they destroy the native people, they noticed the native people of S.A. used chia seeds in ceremonies so they destroyed that aspect of the native people of south america's culture too. murder them and take their sacred seeds as well. what a loving people them Spaniards are.
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,280
    chadwick wrote:
    mca47 wrote:
    I put them in oatmeal. I don't like them in water or juice because they get all jel-like...weird consistency.

    They are really good for you.
    that is the part i love. when they hydrate themselves in moisture, the jell sack that encases them, yum..feels great in my mouth. haha. fun to stir around in a glass of water or tea
    That's the part I hate! Ick! It's like eating snot! :lol:
  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,280
    I will occasionally do Chia shots. Mix a tablespoon with a little water or juice and "gulp" to avoid the goo! Hahaha!
  • EmBleveEmBleve Posts: 3,019
    Good thread! Now I will have to seek these out. :mrgreen:
  • rollingsrollings Posts: 7,124
    mca47 wrote:
    I will occasionally do Chia shots. Mix a tablespoon with a little water or juice and "gulp" to avoid the goo! Hahaha!

    and that avatar is a picture of you after said snot shot?

    Da Bears
  • riotgrlriotgrl Posts: 1,895
    I use them to make granola along with hempseeds (and a variety of other seeds) and raw cacao nibs (another amazing superfood). Yum! Definitely helping me with my running.
    Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?

    Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned...

    I AM MINE
  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    Finally got some chia seeds..drinking my first chia seed smoothie now :D
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    afroannnie wrote:
    Finally got some chia seeds..drinking my first chia seed smoothie now :D
    and are you pleased or not so much?

    i've had probably 2 scoops already today
    :lol:
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    i've been putting this stuff in my morning oatmeal...barely notice it


    thanks for the tip chad the wick
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    norm wrote:
    i've been putting this stuff in my morning oatmeal...barely notice it


    thanks for the tip chad the wick
    good job, normy. and you're welcome. keep up the healthy oatmeal/chia seed mornings.
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    chadwick wrote:
    afroannnie wrote:
    Finally got some chia seeds..drinking my first chia seed smoothie now :D
    and are you pleased or not so much?

    i've had probably 2 scoops already today
    :lol:

    Pleased so far...but I think I need to try them a few more times to tell how much :)
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    afroannnie wrote:
    chadwick wrote:
    afroannnie wrote:
    Finally got some chia seeds..drinking my first chia seed smoothie now :D
    and are you pleased or not so much?

    i've had probably 2 scoops already today
    :lol:

    Pleased so far...but I think I need to try them a few more times to tell how much :)
    i am horribly addicted to these things and naked drinks. so i kill 2 water buffalo with 1 stone. i pour chia seeds into a naked drink. holy smokes is that ever badass or what?
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    chadwick wrote:
    afroannnie wrote:
    chadwick wrote:
    and are you pleased or not so much?

    i've had probably 2 scoops already today
    :lol:

    Pleased so far...but I think I need to try them a few more times to tell how much :)
    i am horribly addicted to these things and naked drinks. so i kill 2 water buffalo with 1 stone. i pour chia seeds into a naked drink. holy smokes is that ever badass or what?

    :lol: That's what I'm actually thinking of doing next...I love the naked drinks too!
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • mikalinamikalina Posts: 7,206
    I had my naked drink and some chia seeds this morning....
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  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    chad/mikalina-

    when you put the seeds in a naked drink..do you let them soak in there? If so how long? :)
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • riotgrlriotgrl Posts: 1,895
    Do you guys just use chia in your drinks? I found a recipe for cookies that uses soaked chia seeds in place of eggs and wondered if any of you had tried that before?
    Are we getting something out of this all-encompassing trip?

    Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned...

    I AM MINE
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