Guest guest Posted November 23, 2008 Report Share Posted November 23, 2008 Has anyone heard/read about Chia seeds? I'm reading a lot about them lately and both my husband and I have started taking them. Here's some info about them: " Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family that grows abundantly in southern Mexico. You may have seen chia sprouts growing on the novelty planters called Chia Pets, but historically, the seeds have been the most important part of the plant. In pre-Columbian times they were a main component of the Aztec and Mayan diets and were the basic survival ration of Aztec warriors. One tablespoon was believed to sustain an individual for 24 hours. The Aztecs also used chia medicinally to stimulate saliva flow and to relieve joint pain and sore skin. Chia is very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, even more so than flax seeds. And it has another advantage over flax: chia is so rich in antioxidants that the seeds don't deteriorate and can be stored for long periods without becoming rancid. And, unlike flax, they do not have to be ground to make their nutrients available to the body. Chia seeds also provide fiber as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, molybdenum, niacin, and zinc. " The Chia seeds that Rusty and I are using are the " Omega-3 " brand, and they have: • Omega 3 fatty acids - equal to 250 grams (9 oz) of salmon • Antioxidants - equal to 15 grams of blueberries • Fiber - equal to 17 grams of bran • Protein - equal to 44 grams of kidney beans • Calcium - equal to 3 oz whole milk • Magnesium - equal to 73 grams of spinach • Iron - equal to 103 grams of spinach This is a 1/2 ounce serving (a small scoup). They are touted to help with digestion, heart health, high blood pressure, circulatory problems, diabetes, ADHD, mental acuity and Alzheimer's, depression, agression, allergies, skin problems, arthritis, gout, immune system, visual function, inflammatory bowel disease, Chron's Disease, to name a few. Rusty and I have been taking them for a week now and...well, we have never had better bowel function, lol. That is the first thing that we have noticed. We feel that the chia seeds are a wonderful adjunct to a good diet....they supply, in a natural form, the minerals and vitamins that we may not get through just the foods we eat (and the supplements I already take). They have no taste or odor and can be mixed with juice or soy milk or even put in food you cook such as soup. I drink them in my soy milk. They are between the size of poppy seeds and bird seed, and are nice and crunchy. No taste. I'm just wondering if anyone else has heard of chia seeds or is taking them. And, Chrism, if you are familiar with them, I'd love to get your input. Claudia , " Richard Eisenberg " <Pyaar333 wrote: > > Great answers everyone! > > I was not only referring to vitamins. I meant everything. > > I am vegetarian, mostly vegan, I eat organic yogurt and eggs once in > a while. I take a lot of supplements. I use a high quality > multivit/mineral, that has lots of other really good stuff in it like > Green tea, NAC, blueberry extract etc. > > I like to try to stay closer to whole foods, as supplements, when > possible, so, > > I also take a scoop of organic coco powder (great antioxidant and > good for the heart and blood vessels) , lots of wheat grass, barley > grass and other green drinks, I take about 2 to 3 servings a day… once > or twice a year I go as high as 7 to 8 servings a day for about a > month. > > Cinnamon, about a teaspoon a day…good for circulation and has anti- > cancer/tumor properties. > > One of my recent additions to my diet, prunes and cranberries…great > antioxidants > > Calcium… not just for bones. It plays a major role in keeping the > body in an alkaline and high oxygen state. Some health experts claim > that acid and low levels of oxygen are the main cause of almost all > disease. Look into it…fascinating stuff! > > I take alpha lipoic acid…known as the " master " antioxidant. It is > both fat and water soluble. It raises levels of NAC which in turn > raises levels of Glutathione. It also acts as a heavy metal > detoxifier. It is not very expensive, a big plus. > > Once a year I do a detox…just can't go into the details now. > Once a year I do a tonification, mostly herbs…details latter if it > comes up. > > There is more but I am getting tired, time for bed. > > > rich > > > > > , " kundaflame " > <kundaflame@> wrote: > > > > is this herbal product good to take with K? > > Fot-Ti-Tieng > > Namaste > > Craig > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 These are a great addition to the Kundalini diet Claudia! I love the name too as it is so close to Chi. Take them, eat them as much as you can. Like the goji berry and the cacao bean they are good for what infuses us. - blessings all - chrism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'm so glad to hear that!! I really like them, the crunchiness, and the fact that are so loaded with antioxidants and omega3 and other essential minerals and vitamins. Thank you, Chrism! Blessings & love, Claudia , " chrism " <> wrote: > > These are a great addition to the Kundalini diet Claudia! I love the > name too as it is so close to Chi. Take them, eat them as much as you > can. Like the goji berry and the cacao bean they are good for what > infuses us. - blessings all - chrism > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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