So, I'd never heard of chia seeds until about a month ago, when I read about them on a health blog and decided to order some on Amazon. There were so many glowing reviews that I just had to try them. Here is how they are described on Amazon:
Product Description
The Chia Seed is an amazing food. For centuries many have used the seeds for a host of different reasons. Native Americans would take a pouch of seeds and a gourd of water on their trips. The seeds were their food source and taken with the water they would hydrate their bodies for endurance. When you hydrate the seeds in water the seeds shell opens up and absorbs up to nine times its volume in water. This then forms a gel, which is called Chia Seed Gel. The gel helps keep your body hydrated. The gel is also 90% soluble fiber, which is beneficial for your digestive track. People use the seeds when they are involved in sports or physical activities for endurance.
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My digestive track is soooo happy lately and they are easy to add to some of my favorite foods. When added to a tub of yogurt (1 Tbs. per 1 cup) they plump up and make the yogurt thick, with a slight tapioca like texture. When added to water, they plump up after a few hours and the thick water can be used to make fluffy oatmeal or thick banana shakes (one banana, 3/4 cup of chia water, and 1 date for sweetness). Yum! Plus, they are also very affordable on Amazon...
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