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We put them in our green smoothies! Yum and good for you.
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Hi runningshoe,
Sounds good! I put them in my strawberry banana whey protein smoothie today and it was very yummy.
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They can really boost your energy too. The Indians used them for long distance running. The first time I took them I was so energized I could not settle down all day. That was a long time ago before lyme.
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nefferdun,
I'll have to see if I notice any difference in my energy level.
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I think they are very high in protein which is why they boost energy. They say the Aztecs carried chia while conquering other nations as they battled without stopping to eat or rest.
The first time I took it was on an empty stomach and I felt like I was drugged. I did not want to take it again. I have some but don't use it as the experience stuck with me. I have taken it with food though and was not affected as much.
It is the highest vegetarian source of omega 3 fatty acids. Probably great for your brain - I should try it again to see if I can think better on it.
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I bought five pounds of chia seeds from this site. They were/are good. I have only one pound left. I put them in smoothies, mix into flavored drinks or just eat them as is (with lots of water). They only cost me $5 per pound! That is way less than any other source I've seen. http://store.naturalnews.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=100148_100166
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Funny, I was just going to ask about Chia Seeds. I don't do well with flaxseeds at all. I think they mess with my hormones and I've also heard that they aren't recommended for lyme patients.
Are there any negatives to Chia Seeds, like there are to Flax Seeds?
Do you have to grind them like you have to grind flax?
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Thanks for your input nefferdun and Bugbarb!
Forgetfulgirl,
I'm new to them, so you might want to read the info in the link and do some more research on them.
I didn't read any negatives that I can remember though.
You do not have to grind them, but you can.
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They seem to have more of the gelatinous coating than flax seeds do. I think the overall...fiber...effect is more than with flax. They are much prettier than flax seeds.
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