{"title":"Salvia Hispanica (Chia Seeds)","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"chia-seeds","title":"Chia Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"7-Reasons\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"7-good-reasons-to-start-eating-chia-seeds\"\u003e7 Good Reasons To Start Eating Chia Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/images\/spacer.gif\" alt=\"7 Good Reasons to Start Eating Chia Seeds\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelp weight loss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chia seeds are popular for weight loss. They \u003cstrong\u003ereduce food cravings\u003c\/strong\u003e by preventing some of the food that you eat from getting absorbed into your system. This blockage of calorie absorption makes them a great diet helper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeel fuller faster:\u003c\/strong\u003e They can also help your diet by making you feel full. This is because they absorb 10 times their weight in water, forming a bulky gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydration for athletes:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are also great for athletes because the \"chia gel\" can hydrate the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReduce your blood pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e There's evidence to suggest they can reduce blood pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmega-3:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are the richest plant source of Omega-3 (the vital fats that protect against \u003cstrong\u003einflammation\u003c\/strong\u003e—such as \u003cstrong\u003earthritis\u003c\/strong\u003e—and \u003cstrong\u003eheart disease\u003c\/strong\u003e). In fact, they contain more Omega-3 than salmon!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for diabetes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because chia seeds slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrates into simple sugars, studies indicate they can \u003cstrong\u003econtrol blood sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e. This leads scientists to believe chia seeds may have great benefits for diabetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are \u003cstrong\u003eeasier to digest than flax seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, and don't need to be ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"why-us\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"why-you-should-get-your-chia-seeds-from-us\"\u003eWhy You Should Get Your Chia Seeds From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/images\/spacer.gif\" alt=\"Nuts.com Family\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our prices are much lower than some other suppliers. That's because we're one of America's biggest suppliers of chia seeds. Also, we deal directly with the farmers, so there's no \"middleman\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are \u003cstrong\u003egreat quality\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you don't believe us, buy some of our chia seeds and some from elsewhere, and do yourself a blindfolded test—like the Pepsi Challenge but with more Omega-3.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur customers \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e them.\u003c\/strong\u003e See their almost deliriously happy comments \u003ca href=\"#testimonials\"\u003ebelow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo added weirdness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our chia seeds were \"raised well\"; they are raw, non-GMO, non-irradiated, and produced without pesticides. Yippee!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe guarantee to be in stock and will ship out the same business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-the-experts-say-about-chia-seeds\"\u003eWhat the Experts Say About Chia Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/images\/spacer.gif\" alt=\"Dr Oz from the Oprah Show\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Oz from the Oprah show says,\u003c\/strong\u003e\"They just may be one of the healthiest things around.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/images\/spacer.gif\" alt=\"Dr Weil in Time Magazine\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition expert Dr. Weil said,\u003c\/strong\u003e \"A healthful and interesting addition to my diet. My prediction? You will begin to see chia being added to more and more commercial products, such as prepared baby foods, nutrition bars, and baked goods.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"top-pick\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"our-registered-dietitian-s-top-pick\"\u003eOur Registered Dietitian's Top Pick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Registered Dietitian and Health Nut chooses chia seeds as a top pick because of their overall nutrition package including: healthy fats, fiber, and minerals. In fact, just one tablespoon of chia seeds provides nearly 20 percent of your daily fiber goals. Plus, chia seeds are rich in essential fatty acids, which are a type of fat that the body needs to function that must come from food. Try stirring in a tablespoon of chia seeds into tea, juice or milk for a nutrient boost! Or thanks to their water absorbing properties, chia seeds are great for making pudding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"how-to-eat\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/images\/spacer.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\nChia seeds make an incredibly healthy—and often unnoticeable—addition to many foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are some great ways to enjoy chia seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey can be eaten raw. (They have a nice \"nutty\" flavor.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey can be soaked in fruit juice (in Mexico, they call this \"chia fresca\").\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey're perfect in porridges and puddings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey make an ideal addition to baked goods including breads, cakes and biscuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Many Chia Seeds Should You Eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend two daily doses of about 20 g each (1.5 ounces total).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicious chia recipes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/chia-water.html\"\u003eChia Water\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/chia--smoothie.html\"\u003eChia  Smoothie\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/chia-rice-salad.html\"\u003eChia Rice Salad\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/chia-vegetable-stir-fry.html\"\u003eChia Vegetable Stir Fry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/chia-seed-fruit-drink-.html\"\u003eChia Seed Fruit Drink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/chocolate-truffles-with-chia-seeds--gluten-free-.html\"\u003eChocolate Truffles with Chia Seeds (Gluten Free)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/apricot-truffles-with-chia-seeds--gluten-free-.html\"\u003eApricot Truffles with Chia Seeds (Gluten Free)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/chia-cereal.html\"\u003eChia Cereal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/chia-pudding-with-maca.html\"\u003eChia Pudding with Maca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/chia-fresca.html\"\u003eChia Fresca\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGot a recipe you think we'd like? \u003ca href=\"mailto:care@nuts.com?subject=Submitting%20a%20recipe\"\u003eSubmit it here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"allergen-information\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay Contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk, Soy.\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is certified Kosher Pareve. 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Ground chia seed is used in baked goods including breads, cakes and biscuits. We also carry non-organic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/cookingbaking\/chia-seeds\/premium.html\"\u003echia seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese chia seeds are organic, raw, Non-GMO, non-irradiated, and produced in the wild without pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"tiny-seeds-with-big-health-benefits\"\u003eTiny Seeds with Big Health Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich in Omega-3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30% of Chia seed oil is Omega-3 oil. 10% of its oil is Omega-6 oil. This is the perfect balance of essential fatty acids. Western diets are usually susceptible to a deficiency of Omega-3, but a proper Omega 3:6 ratio plays an important role by reducing inflammation in our bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStay Hydrated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic chia seeds are great for athletes because they are highly hydrophilic, meaning they can absorb large amounts of water.  They can hold 10 times their weight in water making them a great enhancer in hydrating our bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl Blood Sugar Levels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudies show that eating organic chia seed slows down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrate calories into simple sugars. This leads scientists to believe that the chia seed may have great benefits for diabetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight Loss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chia seed gels when becoming wet and this gel, when in our digestive systems, helps prevent some of the food, hence calories that we eat, from getting absorbed into our system. This blockage of calorie absorption makes the chia seed a great diet helper. Eating the seeds also helps dieters by making them feel fuller faster so they will be less hungry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Digest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not need to grind organic chia seeds to digest them. It is a relatively easy seed to digest, whereas flax seeds are not. Often, one has to grind flax seeds to be able to process them in their digestive system. That is not the case with chia seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipes and Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic chia seeds are a natural dietary fiber and omega-3 supplement that can be consumed raw. Chia seeds soaked in water or fruit juice are also often consumed and is known in Mexico as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/chia-fresca.html\"\u003echia fresca\u003c\/a\u003e. The soaked seeds are gelatinous in texture and are used in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/chia-pudding.html\"\u003echia puddings\u003c\/a\u003e, gruels, and porridges. Ground chia seed is used in baked goods including breads, cakes and biscuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"our-registered-dietitian-s-top-pick\"\u003eOur Registered Dietitian's Top Pick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Registered Dietitian and Health Nut likes to make a batch of chia seed pudding and top it with dried raisins and a dash of cinnamon and sugar. Try adding chia seeds into quick breads and muffins, or adding a tablespoon to your morning oatmeal.  Thanks to their fiber content, chia seeds will help to keep you full!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"allergen-information\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay Contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk, Soy\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is certified Kosher Pareve. Milk may be present. 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