Do you Chia?

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Have you ever used chia? I have used it in a few recipes, as well as an egg substitute. Chia contains ALA, alpha-linolenic acid, which is an Omega-3 essential fatty acid that supports heart health and fiber which supports normal functioning of the digestive tract. Chia seeds are easily digestible and don’t have to be ground.

 

A suggested serving is 1 tablespoon a day. One way to make sure you get this is to add Chia to iced tea or any other drink. Place 1 tablespoon chia seeds in 1/3 cup water and let sit for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. That’s it! Just add it to juice or tea and enjoy. It took me a while to get used to it, they kind of taste like tiny boba. I have learned to just swallow instead of chew on the seeds.

 

 

 

Do you chia?

About Brittney Minor

Brittney is the owner/author of Brittleby's Corner. As a mom to 2 kids, she knows the importance of living a simple, healthy, and natural lifestyle. Brittney actively searches for greener ways to live and shares them with her readers.

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  1. Trisha G. says:

    I’ve never used it and hadn’t heard of it until recently. Maybe it;s about time I tried it!
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  2. I use chia seeds! Right now, I add them to “refrigerator oatmeal”. They don’t add anything to the texture or the taste. I ave also added them to homemade granola bars and granola. Trader Joe’s just starting carrying them.
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  3. Kassie
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    Just recently we started growing our own wheat grass for using in our smoothies. Chia seeds might be a nice addition. 😉

  4. Leah McDermott
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    SO many friends of mine have been using this lately, but I haven’t been able to bring myself to spend the money on a bag of my own, haha!
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  5. Melanie Schemanski
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    Never heard of it. Thought you had a chia pet, remember those! I will have to check this product out.
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    • Brittney
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      That would have been great to click through and see my collection of chia pets! My sister loved those things :)

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  6. Lindsey G.
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    I’ve never even heard of Chia – I seriously learn so much from your blog, Brit!
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  7. Jessica A says:

    No, I don’t chia.. But I know I should be from all the health benefits! Thanks for your post!
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