What’s Better Than Flaxseeds for Omega-3’s? Ch-ch-chia!
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Ch-ch-chia! If you weren’t in the right generation to actually have a Chia Pet, I’m sure you at least remember something about their existence. You’d fill the red clay animal with tiny chia seeds, water it and within a few days your pet would have a luxurious coat of green "fur"!
Well, that kitschy 70s throwback has been upcycled into a superfood for the next millennia. The miniscule chia seeds are packed with calcium and protein and are a better, more readily digested source of Omega-3’s than flaxseeds! With their nutty flavor, they taste great sprinkled over salads or yogurt, or ground up and added to flour.
Plus, if you’re looking to lose weight, you should note that chia seeds expand greatly with water, making them a very filling and high energy food. Sounds good to me! I’ll be humming “Ch-ch-chia” all the way to the store!
Source: Prevention
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4 Comments
April 24th, 2008 at 11:36 am
I have never quite managed to get into flax. I had *no* idea that chia seeds were superior in Omega 3’s! Thanks for the post.
April 24th, 2008 at 11:42 am
I have never quite managed to get into flax. I had *no* idea that chia seeds were superior in Omega 3’s! Thanks for the post.
April 24th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Flax is good if you grind it and then sprinkle it over yogurt. It’s got a sweet, nutty taste that blends so well with fruit and yogurt.
April 24th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Thanks for the tip, I’ll give it a try. I am still recovering from my attempt to incorporate flax oil into my cooking.
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