Chia Seeds for Weight Loss?

There's buzz out there about chia seeds being the next big weight loss ticket. Well, they're not going to increase your metabolism, or go walking a few miles a day for you, but they are chalked full of great nutrients (much like flax or sesame seeds).

I called Whole Foods (someone answered immediately and also new the answer to my product questions without hesitation - I was very impressed, Cindy:), and they carry the seed.

So, how good are they? The main bonus pieces are their unsaturated fats (full of Omega 3's), fiber, and protein content! They also contain essential minerals phosphorus, manganese, calcium, and potassium.

So, how do you use them?
- Raw on salads
- In puddings or warm cereals
- In recipes (baked good like cookies, cakes, breads, and biscuits)
- In juice (common in Mexico - they put the seeds in juice and they take on a gelatin texture - they call it chia fresca!!)

They will come in a bag similar to this...

But, just ask someone at customer service if you have trouble finding them!!!

Happy Superfooding!!