The science of why chia seeds are a superfood

Chia seeds absorb ten times their weight in water, according to Dawn Jackson Blatner, a registered dietitian-nutritionist in Chicago and author of The Superfood Swap. Because of this, experts often ...
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'Ch-ch-ch-chia!' Food-grade chia seeds make a healthy addition to your diet

“Ch-ch-ch-chia!” Do you remember this little jingle from the Chia Pet commercials? I’ve never owned a Chia Pet, but I‘ve seen several over the decades. What started in the 1980s with the ram, ...
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Pumpkin Seeds vs. Chia Seeds: Which Has More Protein, Fiber, Magnesium?

When you’re looking to add a crunchy little snack to your diet, seeds are an obvious — and nutritious — choice. And both pumpkin seeds and chia seeds are rich in the nutrients that all of us need to ...
Coshocton Tribune

'Ch-ch-ch-chia!' Food-grade chia seeds make a healthy addition to your diet

Chia is amazingly hydrophilic. It can absorb several times its weight in water. “Ch-ch-ch-chia!” Do you remember this little jingle from the Chia Pet commercials? I’ve never owned a Chia Pet, but I‘ve ...