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By: Chia Oat Bran | Cook4Seasons

Chia Oat Bran | Cook4Seasons — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:56:35 +0000

[...] seeds are the new flax. Of course we’ve been ahead of that curve for awhile, but it was fun to see the many applications for them at the Fancy Food Show in SF last week. Not [...]

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:24:18 +0000

Laura,
What a great breakfast! That’s’ the advantage to the chia seeds – you don’t have to fuss with a grinder.
Hope fully you can find them in Maine

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:00:50 +0000

I just recently saw the chia seeds a the natural food store, but had no idea that they were as good as flax. I swear by flax seeds, during the winter when the doldrums of winter bring on the blues, I up my flax consumption and it ups my mental health. I grind them and put them on yogurt and berries (lots) with a tad of cinnamon to start my day.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:10:33 +0000

Great article! I'm a huge fan of using ground flax seed in baked goods and heard recently that you can use chia seeds the same way. I'm going to get some soon. Maggies last blog post..Almond Applesauce Bread

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:29:58 +0000

Patty,
Nice to hear from you and thanks for the great feedback! I do use hemp seeds in similar vein as chia and flax, and should do a post on the benefits as well.
Keep the new ideas coming! KS

By: Patti

Patti — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:22:13 +0000

Dear Karen,
John and I are pleased to see you back on line. We appreciate the unpretentious perspective you have on the world of food and nutrition. I am seeking Chica seeds after this article. May I point out another seed you probably already know of, but was new to me last spring when I first encountered it, at least on a menu. Hemp seed. At a local bistro I ordered soft shell crabs sauteed with a hemp seed crust. Of course, this was met with much rolling of big brown eyes by both my teenage daughters and a chorus of , “you would order that, Mom”. Needless to say, I did not leave the restaurant with an illegal smile, but I was converted to cooking with hemp seeds (the dish was delicious). They are amazingly high in protein and Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. And lots of magnesium for what that’s worth. They are a bit like tiny pine nut nibs in flavor and are great in smoothies, imparting a naturally creamy texture.
Looking forward to future revelations,
Patti

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:43:10 +0000

Michelle,
Yes you do have to check the mirror after eating these guys, but at least there’s no drug test interference like with poppy seeds;-) I’ll try to dig out my chia pudding recipe.

JS – thanks for the compliment!

By: JS

JS — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:12:37 +0000

Your post is always so much fun as well as being informative.

By: Michelle @ What Does Your Body Good?

Michelle @ What Does Your Body Good? — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:59:02 +0000

I just found chia seeds recently and used in my christmas cookies! I was so surprised they were THE chia seeds, as in chia pet! Funny. But great nutritional info and taste. I just don't like how they get stuck in my teeth and sort of turn to gel. Though I'm sure there is a good use for soaked/gelled up chia seeds? Michelle @ What Does Your Body Good?s last blog post..Taking Care of Number 2