Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are whole food vitamin supplements that come straight from nature.  They are so rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, calcium, antioxidants, magnesium, potassium, iron, protein, folate (or B9) and fiber that it is worth it to find an excuse to eat this stuff daily.  Whole food vitamins produced by companies like New Chapter are great, however, if you could attain your nutrients from your meals that is always best.

Several sources mentioned that Chia seeds were used by Aztecs and other communities throughout history for both nutrition and for medicinal purposes.  I did some more digging to see if there is any significance to these notions.  Dr. Vladimir Vuksan, St. Michael’s hospital, found that Salba seeds (a brand name associated with a type of chia) are good for hemoglobin, systolic blood pressure and it is even a great blood thinner.



I bought a bag of organic Salba some time ago.  I admit, however, that I don’t eat it often enough.  It doesn’t really have any particular flavor, so it can go with anything sweet, salty, spicy or bland.  I usually add a tablespoon to my cereal or to shakes.  If you are someone who likes to bake healthy pastries, give your pastries a little health boost by adding Salba seeds.  You can also add them to salads, soups or rice pilafs.


Again, because of their lack of flavor they really do go with just about anything so get creative and find an excuse to eat it.  Your body will love it!