warrenwinter's Journal, 23 April 2016

Has anyone on here tried Chia Seeds?

What Is Chia?


Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, grown in Mexico dating back to Mayan and Aztec cultures. "Chia" means strength, and folklore has it that these cultures used the tiny black and white seeds as an energy booster. That makes sense, as chia seeds are a concentrated food containing healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium.

Diet Calendar Entry for 23 April 2016:
1927 kcal Fat: 101.97g | Prot: 82.72g | Carb: 177.46g.   Breakfast: Red Potatoes (Flesh and Skin), Mimis Cafe Avocado BLT Omelette. Lunch: Pistachio Nuts. Dinner: Chiles Rellenos filled with Meat and Cheese (Stuffed Chili Peppers), Tai Pei Orange Chicken, Brown Rice, Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp. Snacks/Other: Oil Popped White Popcorn. more...

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Kp you may be the sweetest person I know. Don't fret about me, it's not worth it. 
23 Apr 16 by member: warrenwinter
I'm watching funny girl right now. My mom made me watch it when I was younger and now I have to watch it whenever it's on.  
23 Apr 16 by member: Christinemeowk
You are a funny girl! Christine, I am going to change my avatar right now, I have a picture of you as a younger lady. 
23 Apr 16 by member: warrenwinter
Lol can't wait to see it 
23 Apr 16 by member: Christinemeowk
What do you think? 
23 Apr 16 by member: warrenwinter
OUTSTANDING!!! 
23 Apr 16 by member: Christinemeowk
I knew it was YOU! 
23 Apr 16 by member: warrenwinter
Yes - a "super food." I mix into salmon & tuna. 
23 Apr 16 by member: kmitch41856
Don't tell anyone, but I'm secretly a unicorn  
23 Apr 16 by member: Christinemeowk
So you have a horn in your forehead? 
23 Apr 16 by member: warrenwinter
I must admit, I used only half the bag. I think I have an expired bag of chia seeds from 2013 in my pantry! Lol.. I hope you top everything with chia! I think I e heard of chia crusted salmon, never made it or had it... Concept sounds good! 
23 Apr 16 by member: smartygirlCA
I used them in shakes. Sometimes I throw two teaspoons in my protein shake  
23 Apr 16 by member: Panigale1199
I just swallowed a half spoonful down my throat! lol 
23 Apr 16 by member: warrenwinter
As is tradition! Lol  
23 Apr 16 by member: Christinemeowk
For a while, I ate a Chia-Flax breakfast blend. The recommended amount -- a mere 2 Tablespoons! -- kept me dashing about for HOURS! Those seeds are VERY nutrient-dense.  
23 Apr 16 by member: PokeyJack
I put a couple teaspoons in EVERY smoothie I make, since it's such an easy way to pack in some extra nutrients, and occasionally make healthy pudding with them! (although I don't love the texture of it) 
23 Apr 16 by member: SarahLeanne
Well, 56 comments tells me Chia Seeds are pretty popular. Thanks for all your input! I learned so much! 
24 Apr 16 by member: warrenwinter
THANK YOU for this journal entry! I've seen a recipe for Chia Seed Jam and got a bag of seeds that I never opened. You got me moving on trying them. Had a "treat" breakfast this morning and made a shortcut version of the jam. I used 1/2 serving of blueberries and nuked for about 30 seconds. Smushed em with a fork to get the juice out. Added a little stevia and 1/2 serving of chia seeds. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until thickened. It was like the best homemade from Aunt Somebody's Kitchen berry jam I've had!! Hubby liked it too and he's a jam/jelly snob. Gooooood Stuff!! 
24 Apr 16 by member: Vickie 5966
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