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Oct 042011
 

This delicious recipe comes from The Gracious Pantry.  I like it not only because it tastes great but also because it demonstrates how adaptable Chia is in almost any recipe. Here, Chia turns a potentially unhealthy, sugar laden, spread into a reservoir of nutrition. Enjoy!

Ingredients
2 cups strawberries – cleaned and chopped
1 cup water
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup honey

Step 1 – Place all ingredients into a metal pot and bring to a boil.

Clean Eating Strawberry Chia Seed Spread Recipe

Step 2 – Reduce heat slightly so the contents of the pot don’t splatter all over your stove, but still bubbles in the pot.
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Chia Seed Pudding

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Jun 242011
 

If you haven’t yet experienced Chia after its been soaked in water then this video is for you. This recipe is a very good way to bring Chia seeds into your diet in a delicious way.

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Overview

Chia seeds are extremely nutritious. They come from the Salvia hispanica shrub that is native to Guatemala and Mexico where they have been used for foodstuff since the time of the Aztecs. Chia seeds are now being marketed as among the newest “super-foods”. Undoubtedly these small seeds are packed with nutritional value but not all the research supports all of the promises being made.

Chia Seeds Nutrition

A 1-oz. helping of Chia seeds includes 139 calories and also supplies 11 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein. Chia seeds are cholesterol-free and low in saturated fats. They also are an excellent source of calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid, and antioxidants.
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Jun 142011
 

chia benefits in chocolate puddingThis recipe was found at Dailyburn

List of Ingredients
6 servings of Chia Seed
1 serving of Reduced Fat Milk 2 percent
1 serving of Water, tap, drinking (1 cup 8 fl oz)
1.5 servings of Cocoa powder, unsweetened
2 servings of Xylitol

Recipe Description
Pudding made out of Chia Seed, 2% Milk, Water, Cocoa powder, xylitol (natural sweetner)
1. Mix seeds, cocoa, and xylitol in a bowl
2. Add Milk and Water, stirring often
3. Let rest for 5 minutes and stir again

Makes three servings of 199 calories each. Plus, the Chia seed adds a whole lot of added healthy nutritional value to the dish.

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chia benefits chia seed salva hispanicaIt’s already promising to be a very hot summer and this Chia seed recipe will be a real treat on the endless hot afternoons. Thanks to Gen Y Foodie for this tasty recipe!

Ingredients:
1 cup frozen raspberries
1 cup frozen pineapple
1/3 cup chia seeds
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup water

Put everything in the blender and blend until smooth.
Pour the mix in to Popsicle molds and freeze

Chia Seed also goes very well in smoothie recipes. Find free smoothie recipes at Best Fruit Smoothies.


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