Guest guest Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 I have been reading the book " Born to run " and in it the Tarahumara (the tribe the book chronicles) drink a brew made of chia seeds, lime juice and a bit of sugar. The author writes about how great this drink is at improving his energy and stamina. A quick google search shows that many people view chia to be the next super food..... Has anyone in this group ever used it? If so, what's it like & how did you use it? Thanks! Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I use chia seeds in place of and with flax seed. A friend of mine, who works for a natural food company, told me that chia is better than flax so I started using it. Sorry I don't know more about it. -- GerkyCheck out our homeschooling blog to see what we learned today!http://homefrontlines.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I read about chia seeds in my Green Smoothie diet book by Robyn Openshaw. They were listed in a category as additions to smoothies. I googled before I bought any and found this link:http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA365093/Chia-for-Health.htmlRhoda Jayne --- On Sat, 11/28/09, rileysoprano <rileysoprano wrote:rileysoprano <rileysoprano Chia seeds? Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 5:18 PM I have been reading the book " Born to run" and in it the Tarahumara (the tribe the book chronicles) drink a brew made of chia seeds, lime juice and a bit of sugar. The author writes about how great this drink is at improving his energy and stamina. A quick google search shows that many people view chia to be the next super food..... Has anyone in this group ever used it? If so, what's it like & how did you use it? Thanks! Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 The use of chia seeds is becoming more mainstream-lots of protein drink powders these days include them. You can add them into smoothies of your own design as well. I bought a couple of those vegan protein drink mixes, and it seems that the chia seeds just sort of find themselves at the bottom of the glass and tend to stay there, which seems a bit counterproductive to me...and much like flax seeds, they kind of get slimy after getting wet.--- On Sat, 11/28/09, rileysoprano <rileysoprano wrote:rileysoprano <rileysoprano Chia seeds? Date: Saturday, November 28, 2009, 4:18 PM I have been reading the book " Born to run" and in it the Tarahumara (the tribe the book chronicles) drink a brew made of chia seeds, lime juice and a bit of sugar. The author writes about how great this drink is at improving his energy and stamina. A quick google search shows that many people view chia to be the next super food..... Has anyone in this group ever used it? If so, what's it like & how did you use it? Thanks! Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 After reading that book, which was a great read, I too bought Chia seeds. I put a tsp in a glass of ice water, let sit a few minutes until they get soft and then squeeze in lime. Great.I also put them in my smoothy each morning. You can put them on lots of things. rileysoprano <rileysoprano Sent: Sat, November 28, 2009 3:18:53 PM Chia seeds? I have been reading the book " Born to run" and in it the Tarahumara (the tribe the book chronicles) drink a brew made of chia seeds, lime juice and a bit of sugar. The author writes about how great this drink is at improving his energy and stamina. A quick google search shows that many people view chia to be the next super food..... Has anyone in this group ever used it? If so, what's it like & how did you use it?Thanks!Erin---Check out our recipe files at http://www.fatfreevegan.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I'm glad to know how healthy these are! I didn't read about them, but I saw a package - not many calories, tons of fiber - and got some. I'll try them as described in the drink, but how I've been using them is to add a tablespoon or two to to cereal, salads, or whatever. They add a nice little crunch. Vicki in Mustang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 How are these different than flax seeds? Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 by Cheryl Harris MD:Baking with Chia Ch ch ch chia! While many of us remember the commercials, few of us suspected that we’d ever eat chia, or how nutritious and tasty it can be. Some recipes use chia as the primary flour, others use it as a binder or an egg replacer. Chia seeds are generally sold two ways: whole and ground. Whole seed are easy to grind into a meal in a coffee grinder, blender or with a mortar and pestle. For a recipe with texture, like cookies, muffins or breads with nuts, seeds, etc., whole seeds will work. Ground chia works better for cakes, brownies, and less textured baked goods. Chia seeds ground finely to a powder can be used as a thickener for puddings and other silky smooth recipes. Chia is wonderful for gluten free baking, because it is an excellent binder and thickener. It can be used in many recipes that call for ground flax seed, but it’s a good idea to use ½-2/3 as much because it is a more powerful binder. The amount needed may depend on the recipe, and might take a little trial and error. A small amount of chia can also replace xantham or guar gum. For most recipes, ¼ to ½ teaspoon of ground chia can serve as a binder. Chia is also a great addition to egg free or vegan baking. Rather than using the standard flax “goop†of ground flax seeds and water, replace it with ½ of the amount of ground chia seeds. The seeds should be added to the liquid ingredients, like water, milk, juice, etc. and allowed to sit until it forms a gel, which takes about 20 minutes. Extra chia gel can be stored in the refrigerator and will keep for a week or more. Chia seeds can also be used to bind burgers, meatloaf, meatballs, etc. instead of egg and breadcrumbs. To replace an egg, use ¼ cup of water with 1 teaspoon ground chia, or 1.5 teaspoons whole chia seeds. Quick and easy ways of using chia seeds include adding them to a salad, yogurt or hot cereal, adding them to a smoothie or sprinkling whole seeds onto a loaf of bread or crackers before baking, Several websites have recipes to get you started: http://nuchiafoods.com/recipes/ has recipes using chia flour as the primary ingredient http://www.gfgoodness.com my cooking blog, uses chia as a binder and egg replacer http://glutenagogo.blogspot.com/ uses chia as a binder and egg replacer Here are sites with chia recipes (not all are gluten free): http://dietdessertndogs.wordpress.com/ http://www.salba.com/ http://www.chiaseedandoil.com/recipes/recipes.html Cheryl Harris is a Registered Dietitian and nutritionist in Alexandria, VA providing nutrition session and classes on Celiac disease and other food intolerances. She considers herself incredibly lucky, because she loves her work and the chance to help others enjoy healthy and safe foods, even with food restrictions. For more information on Cheryl and many gluten free resources, see www.harriswholehealth.comPatricia Squyres (714) 299-6468 (714) 974-7055 Fax--- On Wed, 12/2/09, Cathy Haley <momof2n3 wrote:Cathy Haley <momof2n3 Re: Chia seeds? Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 9:03 AM How are these different than flax seeds? Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Just thought I would mention that once for an office pizza party, I got up the courage to request a cheeseless, veggie pizza, which management agreed to order for me. Well I got in the line for the office buffett - I ended up cutting ahead - EVERYONE wanted MY pizza - there was one piece left for me. Jeanette -"Patricia A Squyres" <p.squyres"fatfree vegan" Wednesday, December 2, 2009 12:20:44 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada EasternRe: Re: Chia seeds? by Cheryl Harris MD: Baking with Chia Ch ch ch chia! While many of us remember the commercials, few of us suspected that we’d ever eat chia, or how nutritious and tasty it can be. Some recipes use chia as the primary flour, others use it as a binder or an egg replacer. Chia seeds are generally sold two ways: whole and ground. Whole seed are easy to grind into a meal in a coffee grinder, blender or with a mortar and pestle. For a recipe with texture, like cookies, muffins or breads with nuts, seeds, etc., whole seeds will work. Ground chia works better for cakes, brownies, and less textured baked goods. Chia seeds ground finely to a powder can be used as a thickener for puddings and other silky smooth recipes. Chia is wonderful for gluten free baking, because it is an excellent binder and thickener. It can be used in many recipes that call for ground flax seed, but it’s a good idea to use ½-2/3 as much because it is a more powerful binder. The amount needed may depend on the recipe, and might take a little trial and error. A small amount of chia can also replace xantham or guar gum. For most recipes, ¼ to ½ teaspoon of ground chia can serve as a binder. Chia is also a great addition to egg free or vegan baking. Rather than using the standard flax “goop†of ground flax seeds and water, replace it with ½ of the amount of ground chia seeds. The seeds should be added to the liquid ingredients, like water, milk, juice, etc. and allowed to sit until it forms a gel, which takes about 20 minutes. Extra chia gel can be stored in the refrigerator and will keep for a week or more. Chia seeds can also be used to bind burgers, meatloaf, meatballs, etc. instead of egg and breadcrumbs. To replace an egg, use ¼ cup of water with 1 teaspoon ground chia, or 1.5 teaspoons whole chia seeds. Quick and easy ways of using chia seeds include adding them to a salad, yogurt or hot cereal, adding them to a smoothie or sprinkling whole seeds onto a loaf of bread or crackers before baking, Several websites have recipes to get you started: http://nuchiafoods.com/recipes/ has recipes using chia flour as the primary ingredient http://www.gfgoodness.com my cooking blog, uses chia as a binder and egg replacer http://glutenagogo.blogspot.com/ uses chia as a binder and egg replacer Here are sites with chia recipes (not all are gluten free): http://dietdessertndogs.wordpress.com/ http://www.salba.com/ http://www.chiaseedandoil.com/recipes/recipes.htmlCheryl Harris is a Registered Dietitian and nutritionist in Alexandria, VA providing nutrition session and classes on Celiac disease and other food intolerances. She considers herself incredibly lucky, because she loves her work and the chance to help others enjoy healthy and safe foods, even with food restrictions. For more information on Cheryl and many gluten free resources, see www.harriswholehealth.comPatricia Squyres(714) 299-6468(714) 974-7055 Fax--- On Wed, 12/2/09, Cathy Haley <momof2n3 wrote: Cathy Haley <momof2n3 Re: Chia seeds? Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 9:03 AM How are these different than flax seeds?Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=dailytip & dbid=242 Cathy Haley <momof2n3 Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 9:03:52 AM Re: Chia seeds? How are these different than flax seeds?Cathy---Check out our recipe files at http://www.fatfreevegan.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Thanks for all of your suggestions! I finally ran down to the whole foods and got some chia seeds....so far I'm enjoying them. Perhaps I'll try them in baking soon.-Erin Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 2, 2009, at 12:41 PM, spence <spenc5 wrote: http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=dailytip & dbid=242 Cathy Haley <momof2n3 > Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 9:03:52 AM Re: Chia seeds? How are these different than flax seeds?Cathy---Check out our recipe files at http://www.fatfreevegan.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Chia Seeds are 53% FAT So be careful how many you use!!!http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-seeds-chia-dried_f-Y2lkPTEwMTkwJmJpZD0xJmZpZD02MjY0NSZlaWQ9NDkyOTE3NDA5JnBvcz0xJnBhcj0ma2V5PWNoaWEgc2VlZHM.htmlNutrition FactsCalories 139(581 kJ)% Daily Value 1Total Fat8.7g13%Sat. Fat0.9g5%Cholesterol0mg0%Sodium5mg< 0.1%Total Carbs.12.4g4%Dietary Fiber10.7g43%Protein4.4g Calcium178.9mg Potassium45.4mg= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 are these the plants used in Chia pets? Carol in Mich , Erin <rileysoprano wrote: > > Thanks for all of your suggestions! I finally ran down to the whole foods and got some chia seeds....so far I'm enjoying them. Perhaps I'll try them in baking soon. > > -Erin > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 2, 2009, at 12:41 PM, spence <spenc5 wrote: > > http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=dailytip & dbid=242 > > Cathy Haley <momof2n3 > > Wed, December 2, 2009 9:03:52 AM > Re: Chia seeds? > > How are these different than flax seeds? > > Cathy > > > --- > > Check out our recipe files at http://www.fatfreevegan.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 yescarold <auntyfaye Sent: Sun, December 6, 2009 2:43:09 PM Re: Chia seeds? are these the plants used in Chia pets?Carol in Mich , Erin <rileysoprano wrote:>> Thanks for all of your suggestions! I finally ran down to the whole foods and got some chia seeds....so far I'm enjoying them. Perhaps I'll try them in baking soon.> > -Erin > > Sent from my iPhone> > On Dec 2, 2009, at 12:41 PM, spence <spenc5 wrote:> > http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=dailytip & dbid=242> > Cathy Haley <momof2n3> > Wed, December 2, 2009 9:03:52 AM> Re: Chia seeds?> > How are these different than flax seeds?> > Cathy> > > ---> > Check out our recipe files at http://www.fatfreevegan.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Thanks for the heads up about the fat. I am only using them as a source of omega 3's so I am eating less that a few teaspoons (1-2) every few days. "Tom Fronczak, LICSW" <TJFronczak Sent: Sun, December 6, 2009 10:41:01 AM Re: Chia seeds? Chia Seeds are 53% FAT So be careful how many you use!!!http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in- seeds-chia- dried_f-Y2lkPTEw MTkwJmJpZD0xJmZp ZD02MjY0NSZlaWQ9 NDkyOTE3NDA5JnBv cz0xJnBhcj0ma2V5 PWNoaWEgc2VlZHM. htmlNutrition FactsCalories 139(581 kJ)% Daily Value 1Total Fat8.7g13%Sat. Fat0.9g5%Cholesterol0mg0%Sodium5mg< 0.1%Total Carbs.12.4g4%Dietary Fiber10.7g43%Protein4.4g Calcium178.9mg Potassium45.4mg= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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