NEW Chia Seed product from the USA!
High in minerals, low GI index, great for SLIMMING!!!
Easy to carry around, refillable with marking for every serving.
10 servings per tube
Ready stock!
Expiry date 2016!
79gram Pop Top "To Go" containers measure 34.9mm diameter, 127mm tall, with a lid that is 41.28mm diameter. Gross weight for each container is 102.4 grams.
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Chia Seed Facts
Description
The Chia plant is an herb belonging to the mint family that grows 1-1.2 meters tall. It produces green foliage before producing long flowers, which are either purple or white. These flowers develop into seed pods to produce Chia seeds. Chia plants are grown commercially in Central and South America, and Australia.
Chia seeds are commonly added to yogurts, smoothies, breakfast cereals, hot oatmeal, protein drinks, salads, energy bars and, more.
Health Benefits
Chia seeds are high in iron, protein, fiber, calcium, and omega 3′s. They are commonly used to control hunger and enhance diets.
When placed in water, chia seeds produce a gel layer around themselves, growing 9 to 10 times their size. The expansion makes you feel fuller longer, and the water absorption helps keep you keep hydrated longer by slowly releasing moisture.
Chia Seed Uses
Sprinkle chia seeds on:
Yogurts
Smoothies
Juices
Salads
Soups
Cereals or Oatmeal
Protein Shakes
Pudding
Jams
Use chia seeds as a thickener
Chia seeds form a gel in liquid. Therefore, you can use chia seeds as a thickener in place of flour or corn starch in your recipes: including soups, sauces, stews, smoothies, etc.
Substitute chia seeds for eggs
Replace eggs or oil by gelling chia seeds. Mix a tablespoon of chia seeds with 1/4 cup of water for the equivalent of a single egg or quarter cup of oil in a recipe.
To avoid a noticeable alteration in flavor, only substitute 25% of your recipe’s egg or oil requirement.
Recipes
Protein Breakfast Smoothie
INGREDIENTS:
Handful of Strawberries
Handful of Blueberries
Handful of Blackberries
3 tbsp Chia Seeds
Strawberry Greek Chobani Yogurt
Milk, added to consistency preference
Handful of Blueberries
Handful of Blackberries
3 tbsp Chia Seeds
Strawberry Greek Chobani Yogurt
Milk, added to consistency preference
DIRECTIONS:
Add all ingredients to blender. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Vary the recipe with fruit and yogurt variations.
Vary the recipe with fruit and yogurt variations.
Recipe of the Week: Banana Chia Pudding
INGREDIENTS:
2 Bananas
3 Tbsp Chia Seeds
1 cup of Almond Milk
3 Tbsp Chia Seeds
1 cup of Almond Milk
DIRECTIONS:
Mash bananas in a bowl. Stir in chia seeds and almond milk. Let sit for 1-2 hours, to allow pudding to thicken.
BENEFITS:
This pudding will have:
§ 8+ grams of protein
§ 65% of daily recommended value of Calcium
§ 18% of daily recommended value of Iron
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