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Also from that area is modern Mexican cuisine which has an undeserved reputation of being not that healthy probably because of the Mexican themed chain fast food restaurants.
We recently ran across this article that disputes that image of Mexican cuisine and we share it with you here:
Everything talked about here sounds really good and we are going to try some of it soon.
And, of course, we’ll be adding Chia seed to the mix!
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.
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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From Cannelle et Vanille
This chia seed recipe was first published at Cannelle et Vanille.
Besides being a really good salad all by itself, the chia seed brings a lot of additional vitamins and minerals to the table.
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.
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.
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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