Chia Seeds (non-sprayed, chemical & pesticide free)

For centuries many have used the seeds for a host of different reasons. Hydrating the seeds in water allows them to expand up to nine times its volume, forming what is called Chia Seed Gel, which helps keep the body hydrated. People use chia seeds for endurance in sports and other phiscal activities. Chia seeds have twice the protein of any other seed or grain, five times the calcium of milk, boron (a trace mineral that helps transfer calcium to the bones) and omega 3 and omega 6 (essential oils for the body). The gel is  90% soluble fiber, aiding the digestive track and forming a wall between carbohydrates and the body, releasing them slowly into the body. This is helpful for people who have trouble controlling their sugar levels like Diabetics. Dieters love the seeds because it can be added to any food or drink in a ratio of 75% to the volume of food or drink and will not change the taste. Because the carbohydrates are released slowly you will get the feeling of being full. Many use the seeds as a way to control their appetites.

The best way to use the seeds is to take them already hydrated, so they will not absorb your own body fluids to hydrate. The seeds may be added to anything from water to juice and any food. Any age bracket could benefit from adding the seeds to their diet. Whether it is for physical activity, added nutrition, controlling weight or sugar levels, the seeds have been known to help all of these. The most unique part is that it is only a seed, nothing artificial and the cost is minimal.

Hydrated chia seeds, stored in the refrigerator will last for three weeks, just use as needed and add to any food or liquid. They may be taken plain as well. You can take the dry seeds to work and add them to their drinks or food if they aren’t able to store the gel. If you take the seeds dry make sure you use some kind of liquid so that you won't use the liquids from your own body.

Directions: Put 1/3 cup dry seeds into two cups of warm water whisk, wait fifteen mins then whisk again and store in refrigerator. Use three tablespoons three times a day of the gel (seeds hydrated). Depending on the reason you are taking the seeds you may choose the time to take the one-tablespoon of dry seeds. Either before a workout or meal or in the morning. If you are taking the one-tablespoon daily take seven bottles (20oz.) of purified water, and seven tablespoons of dry seeds and mix in a bowl. Whisk and in fifteen mins. whisk again. Pour back into bottles and refrigerate. If you want to have juice added to your bottle just add two cans of juice concentrate into the water and seed gel and mix before you place back into bottles. (You will need two empty bottles for the extra due to the juice concentrate). You will know your body and what is right for you. The most you need to take is three tablespoons three times a day of the gel with one serving being replaced with one tablespoon of dry seeds with liquid if wanted.

Uses For Chia Seeds

You can mix the chia gel with: Fruit juices, smoothies, milk, shakes, jams, jellies, preserves, syrups, lemonade, yogurt, nut butters, hot cereal, cold cereal, polenta, grits, pancake and waffle mix (use 1 tablespoon per pancake), mustard, bbq sauce, tarter sauce, dips, soups, mayonnaise, salad dressings, or used instead of oil or shortening in baking. Up to 75%, by weight, of the gel may be added to anything without loss of flavor while enhancing texture and cutting fat calories 30 to 50 percent. Add to anything you wish for reducing calories, saturated fat and sugar amounts without compromising sensory appeal. It is a dieters dream food and its use is limitless.

Digestive aid: Use of 2-3 tablespoons chia gel with each meal for better assimilation of food, increases nutrient absorption and encourages better elimination. It also prevents indigestion and heartburn without risk of harmful side effects. An exceptional food for Diabetics as it slows the conversion of carbohydrates to sugar which stabilizes blood sugar and regulates the body’s absorption of fluids, i.e. electrolyte balance, more efficiently.

Incorporating chia seeds into your daily diet will enhance the nutrient absorption of all foods, including nutritional supplements. As an Aid in GERD, Ulcers, Gastritis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.