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Old 07-30-2009, 11:25 PM
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So i've been eating three or four table spoons of these a day and I gotta say they are a pretty bad *** snack, filling, full of nutrition and tastey. I stumbled across some organic ones on the internet if anyone is interested. We are also starting to play around with sprouting beans, Mung, alfalfa, peanut it's pretty sweet especially if you are at sea, etc.... you can have fresh veggies within a few hours, again lots of nutrition, easy to store, etc...

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.



The seeds have twice the protein of any other seed or grain, five times the calcium of milk, boron which is trace mineral that helps transfer calcium into your bones, omega 3 and omega 6 which are essential oils for the body. They also have a very long list of valuable nutrients in them naturally. The soluble fiber in the gel forms a wall between carbohydrates and the body, releasing them slowly into the body. This has been found to be very helpful for people who have trouble controlling their sugar levels like Diabetics. Dieters love the seeds because it can be added to any food or drink in a ratio of 75% to the volume of food or drink and will not change the taste. Because the carbohydrates are released slowly you will get the feeling of being full. Many use the seeds as a way to control their appetites. The gel has no taste.



The best way to use the seeds is to take the seeds already hydrated so they will not absorb your own body fluids to hydrate. The seeds may be added to anything from water to juice and any food. Any age bracket could benefit from adding the seeds to their diet. Whether it is for physical activity, added nutrition, controlling weight or sugar levels, the seeds have been known to help all of these The most unique part is that it is only a seed, nothing artificial and the cost is minimal. I have many satisfied customers who swear by the Chia seeds. The seeds speak for themselves. When you receive the seeds, first hydrate them and store them in the refrigerator. They will last for three weeks, just use as needed and add to any food or liquid. They may be taken plain as well. Some of my customers will take the dry seeds to work with them and then add them to their drinks or food if they aren’t able to store the gel. If you take the seeds dry make sure you use some kind of liquid so that you wont use the liquids from your own body. I can’t say enough about the seeds and just how beneficial they can really be. I have seen my customer’s response to the seeds and it has been very overwhelming. Finally, there seems to be a way to help your body stay hydrated, control sugar levels, maintain or lose weight and supply your body with the much-needed nutrients all naturally and at a low cost.
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Fascinating!
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I thought this was going to be the Chia-Obama Pet



http://www.chiaobama.com/
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Originally Posted by Rob x-7' post='924961' date='Jul 31 2009, 09:13 AM
I thought this was going to be the Chia-Obama Pet



http://www.chiaobama.com/


Awesome! I need to order a bunch of those! Thanks for the link!
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Originally Posted by Rob x-7' post='924961' date='Jul 31 2009, 09:13 AM
I thought this was going to be the Chia-Obama Pet



http://www.chiaobama.com/
That's why I said "not the pet"
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thats why I posted it!
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Old 07-31-2009, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob x-7' post='924973' date='Jul 31 2009, 12:25 PM
thats why I posted it!


Well that's just rude
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cha cha chia, chia obama



I think its very racist
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Originally Posted by Rob x-7' post='924976' date='Jul 31 2009, 01:53 PM
cha cha chia, chia obama



I think its very racist


Not me it seems like a compliment of sorts, I would be honored to have a chia "bust" made of me. That said I am assuming you are referring to the "nappy" look of the chia seeds?
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My other sprouts i just soak in water, i need a taracotta dish to sprout the chia seeds, you soak the chia seeds in water and you get chia gel, which is great for adding to sauces and what not, thickens them up and gives you great vitamins.
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