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The Chia Seed is an amazing food. For centuries many have used the seeds for a host of different reasons. Native Americans would take a pouch of seeds and a gourd of water on their trips. The seeds were their food source and taken with the water they would hydrate their bodies for endurance. When you hydrate the seeds in water the seeds shell opens up and absorbs up to nine times its volume in water. This then forms a gel, which is called Chia Seed Gel. The gel helps keep your body hydrated. The gel is also 90% soluble fiber, which is beneficial for your digestive track. People use the seeds when they are involved in sports or physical activities for endurance.
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201 of 211 people found the following review helpful
By P. Morman
To get the most out of Chia, make Chia Gel. It's one part Chia Seeds to 9 parts water. I make it in a Mason jar (shake or stir until the seeds begin to suspend in the gel) and keep it in the refrigerator. It creates a thick gel that you can add to most anything and it doesn't change the flavor. There's lots of info on the Web. Have a look! Chia seeds are phenomenal.
118 of 128 people found the following review helpful
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This is my first experience with Chia. I bought the book and read the nutritional value of the product. I have been using it for a month. It really cleanses the digestive system. It takes getting used to at first, as it has the texture of Okra. It has no flavor to speak of, so I use it twice daily and have sprinkled it on cereal, salads and mixed it half and half with jam. With Jam, used when it is mixed with water. I mix up a 1/2 cup of Chia with 9 equal parts of water and put it in the refrigerator to have available to use. I have a cup of green tea and put approx. 1/4 cup in the tea.
83 of 96 people found the following review helpful
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I never thought I'd be eating chia seeds (Salvia Hispanica), but it just goes to show that you never know.
I'd heard about it and done some research and am thrilled that something so rich in Omega-3s, anitoxidants, complete protiens and vitamins can be had at such a good price. And yes, it was the price that drew me to this particular brand -- less than half what you would pay for it at a health food store even with shipping. The 2lb version was shipped in sealed, sturdy plastic bags in a Priority Mail envelope. I suppose there is a chance it could get damaged in shipping but mine arrived fine and fast!
The seeds themselves are good quality. Dry, they taste a bit like poppy seeds. These can be mixed into other foods or grounds into a meal. I don't bother, I eat them as is. Another option is to make them into the "chia gel" (or jelly, or 'slime' as my brother calls it). Combine 1/3 of a cup of seeds with 2 cups of warm water and mix well. As the seeds sit they quickly absorb 10x to 12x their size in water. After a few hours you have a thick gel that with the black seeds looks a bit like small froggs eggs. The consitency reminds me a bit of tapioca or even a little like okra, but it has a neutral flavor and mixes easily with anything. You can even use it to replace fats and oils when baking! This gel stores for about 2 weeks in the refridgerator and can be cosumed as needed. The dry seed can be stored indefinitely, a big plus over flax seeds as they can go rancid.
Do some research on the web and then give them a try. I think you might become chia nut like I've become!
I'd heard about it and done some research and am thrilled that something so rich in Omega-3s, anitoxidants, complete protiens and vitamins can be had at such a good price. And yes, it was the price that drew me to this particular brand -- less than half what you would pay for it at a health food store even with shipping. The 2lb version was shipped in sealed, sturdy plastic bags in a Priority Mail envelope. I suppose there is a chance it could get damaged in shipping but mine arrived fine and fast!
The seeds themselves are good quality. Dry, they taste a bit like poppy seeds. These can be mixed into other foods or grounds into a meal. I don't bother, I eat them as is. Another option is to make them into the "chia gel" (or jelly, or 'slime' as my brother calls it). Combine 1/3 of a cup of seeds with 2 cups of warm water and mix well. As the seeds sit they quickly absorb 10x to 12x their size in water. After a few hours you have a thick gel that with the black seeds looks a bit like small froggs eggs. The consitency reminds me a bit of tapioca or even a little like okra, but it has a neutral flavor and mixes easily with anything. You can even use it to replace fats and oils when baking! This gel stores for about 2 weeks in the refridgerator and can be cosumed as needed. The dry seed can be stored indefinitely, a big plus over flax seeds as they can go rancid.
Do some research on the web and then give them a try. I think you might become chia nut like I've become!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exquisite product
I am very pleased with the chia seed I bought form you. Good price, fast shipping. Tried my first batch this morning after soaking them overnight.
Wonderful product.
Wonderful product.
Published 1 day ago by Valerie Blaustein
3.0 out of 5 stars
EXPENSIVE
I doubt I will ever purchase this product again...at least from Amazon. They are getting to be just a bit too pricey for many of their products... Read more
Published 4 days ago by John C
5.0 out of 5 stars
Health supplement of great value
They don't need to be ground down and stored which makes them great to keep around until needed. A good source of needed fibre.
Published 9 days ago by Chia Jin Ngee
5.0 out of 5 stars
great item, great price
can't go wrong with chia seeds and you can't go wrong with two pounds for this price! keeps well in the fridge
Published 10 days ago by Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Addicted to Chia Seeds
I rarely write product reviews on Amazon, but I feel like I need to for the Chia Seeds. I been eating chia seeds every morning for the last 6 month. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Shirley S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
very happy
just exactly what it to be expected of high quality chia seed
that i have bought before in the past from other places
that i have bought before in the past from other places
Published 12 days ago by station4127
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product!
I received the seeds quickly. There was a lot of seeds for the price. I still have seeds. I even planted some and let it grow! My husband juiced the leaves. Read more
Published 13 days ago by cynthia a bridges
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Quality
These Chia seeds are high quality. I received them within days of ordering. The only issue I have is that I ordered them to try Chia for the first time and I found I can't tolerate... Read more
Published 15 days ago by bellezzarossa
5.0 out of 5 stars
2lbs is more than enough
I honestly didn't think 2lbs was going to be enough, a friend of mine assured me that it would be, its about 1L worth of Chia seed, Delicious and healthy
Published 16 days ago by Walter Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars
natural energy booster.
I used the chia seeds to make a drink out of it. I put 5 table spoons of chia seeds, 2 ounces of lime juice, and 8 table spoons of shave syrup to 32 ounces of water. Read more
Published 21 days ago by dlj1968
