Chia seeds are 20% protein, 34% oil, 25% dietary fiber, chock full of anti-oxidants, with no gluten or sodium. They are certainly a super-duper food. I've seen many a blogger toss some in their smoothies, but I hadn't tried until now. I enjoy finding new things to incorporate into my smoothies to make them even more nutritious, rather than just low-calorie.
The only thing with these Chia seeds is that, when in water, they turn glutinous. Weird, I know. And its a good thing, they thicken up, and get softer. The problem is, now my smoothie is so thick, I have to eat it with a spoon instead of sipping! :-) Therefore, defeating the purpose of a smoothie!
But that's ok. I'm not really on-the-go. So I can sit down and eat this sucker ice cream style.
And YES, Chia seeds are the very same that you use for Chia Pets. Amazing! :-)
3 refreshing comments:
but...but...but...what if you grow a CHIA SPONGEBOB in your stomach?!?!
Good lord... I CAN ONLY HOPE!
I've never tried them before...Another ingredient to add to my try list.
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