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Do you remember that jingle for Chia Pets? Well watching that commercial was the only time I had ever heard of Chia until recently when I discovered Chia Seeds and the fact that they are really good for you.  Now I am obsessed!

These are a few of the reasons that I love Chia:

- It is a superseed and the highest plant source of Omega-3

- Gluten-free

- Not processed

- High in fiber

- Rich in protein

- High in antioxidants

- It has more calcium that milk

- High in other vitamins and minerals

- Helps to balance blood-glucose levels

- Keeps you hydrated 

- Keeps you full longer

Chia is just an amazing seed! It absorbs up to 10 times it's weight in water and forms a gel-like substance. This is what helps to keep you full and hydrated.

This is the Chia I buy

I love to eat Chia with my breakfast in the mornings. It doesn't have much of a taste, there is just a little crunch. It is delicious sprinkled over the top of cereal with milk, fruit and yogurt, it is also good on oatmeal, or in smoothies for an extra boost.

Found this pin on Pinterest

Most grocery stores have Chia in the health food/gluten free section.

If you would like more info or recipes with Chia click here or you can always search on Pinterest.