One 16 oz Bob's Red Mill Chia Seeds

by Bob's Red Mill

• Chia seeds originated in South America and was a staple in the diets of ancient Mayans and Aztecs
• Bob's Red Mill

Product Description

Chia seeds originated in South America and was a staple in the diets of ancient Mayans and Aztecs. The tiny seeds of the chia plant can be eaten right out of the bag, sprinkled on hot cereal and used in baking, for a nutritional boost comparable only to flaxseed in Omega 3 and dietary fiber content.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 2 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0043DUZGE
• UPC: 039978003393
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,726 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #4 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Pantry Staples > Cooking & Baking Supplies > Nuts & Seeds > Almonds
  • #19 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Snack Foods > Nuts & Seeds

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 71 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Chia Seeds Are Very Healthy - Cautions for Men though September 10, 2012

By PWTSM

WARNING: While Chia seeds are known to have many health benefits, some studies show that chia, like flax seed, can cause prostate problems with men. My husband has seen the bad side affects of flax seed (swollen prostate), but none from chia yet. Some studies suggest not just swelling, but cancer is a risk for men. I'm not fully convinced chia seeds can cause prostate cancer (in the quantity we eat them) but this is something you may want to consider if you're a man or cooking for a man. I'm doing more and more research on it and will update here if I find out more.

Chia seeds are considered to be very healthy and can be added to just about any foods & recipes (tastes a little like nutty cracked pepper). I usually buy Spectrum and Nutiva brand but I also trust Bob's Red Mill. They all offer quality products. I have never got a "bad" or rancid batch of chia seeds from any of these companies and have purchased from all of them for many years. I've purchased Bob's and Spectrum chia locally and Nutiva chia here on Amazon.com. If you can't get Bob's Red Mill locally I would recommend you go through Amazon since I use Amazon for hundreds of purchases and customer service is always great.

The price of Chia Seeds has gone up as much as 300% (most brands) in the last 18 months due to popularity and is expected to rise even more very soon. This Spectrum 12 oz bag seems to be the lowest price I've seen on Amazon lately. Personally I'm going to stock up since the prices are going so high so fast. If you want to eat chia daily I advise others do the same if you can afford to. Waiting will most likely just mean you'll pay more later. They can be frozen for long term storage, or vacuum sealed.

I add chia seeds to my husbands meat dishes to give him the added nutrients and antioxidants he does not get otherwise.
I add chia to just about all foods I eat, just a little in everything. I sprinkle them over Salads and Veggies like cracked pepper.

I've added Chia Seeds to the following recipes/foods with great results:
Oatmeal
Meat Loaf & Meatballs (regular meat or tofu)
Sauces & Gravies
Baked Cakes, Cookies, Muffins, Pastries
Ice Creams, Sherbets, Sorbets
Smoothies
Soups
Scrambled Eggs & Omelets
Bread Crumbs

Use just a little and you can barely taste them (good for a start).
Use a bit more and it will have a nutty peppery flavor.
For example, I have to mix at least 1/2 cup of Chia seeds per 7 pounds of ground meat before my husband will even begin to taste it.
Keep in mind the idea of eating Chia seeds is not so much for the flavor as it is for the nutrients.

If you grind the Chia seeds to a powder (using a coffer grinder or similar) this will release the nutrients and give you more benefit from them.

Studies have shown adding Chia seeds to your daily diet can help fight cancer, boost your immune system, and flush toxins from your body.

For those who want to (or need to) eat a grain-free diet, Chia seeds are not considered to be a true "cereal" grain, and therefore is an acceptable "grain" or seed to eat if you're on a Paleo or similar diet.

Chia seeds are high in protein (it's a complete protein), omega 3 fatty acids, calcium, boron (for bone health), fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Seeing good results after 2 weeks June 12, 2012

By STEPHEN D WOOD

Amazon Verified Purchase

A big help in ongoing weight loss program. Reduced hunger was immediate and now feeling more energy and an overall sense of well being. Easy to use in that it can be sprinkled on or mixed in with just about anything. The consistency once it absorbs moisture takes some getting used to, but it's more "different" than unpleasant.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE...Good seeds mixed with bad grass and weed seeds January 10, 2013

By Kadys Mom

Amazon Verified Purchase

This product is not high quality. Good Chia seeds should have white or black seeds only, this is FULL of brown seeds. If you research Chia the brown aren't bad for you but are lower in it's health benefits than the white or black seeds. It's a let down because our family uses Bob's brand in many other things, we just won't buy this again.

****Update, I have found SEVERAL small twig like pieces in the chia seeds. Some of them are two times the size of the Chia seed. I'll continue using this bag until it's gone but each time I do I look through it to take out anything foreign.