I'd love to hear from anyone who uses Chia Seeds. I know there was a thread on them a month or a few months ago, but I wasn't really clear on what form to use.
If I want to put them in my protein shake, what form should I get? Do they have to be ground like flax seeds? Do they have to be soaked in water?
I would like to order them from online if possible. Where do you guys get them?
Thank you!
Posted by canefan17 (Member # 22149) on :
Just make sure you ground the chia seeds. Same with flax seed. They need to be ground up (I used a coffee maker)
My local grocery store has fresh chia seed.
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
I've used Garden of Life Super Seed, and one of the ingredients is chia seeds. You might Google and take a look at it, you might like the mix. I has cinnamon, which is also very good for you, so it tastes really good in a shake.
Posted by Forgetfulgirl123 (Member # 27939) on :
Thanks you guys. So you DO have to grind chia seeds? Is it bad to get a form that's already ground? I wonder if it even comes like that.
Posted by MichaelTampa (Member # 24868) on :
I do believe they can be purchased already ground. After seeds like chia seeds or flax seeds are ground up, the fats can degrade more quickly/easily, and so I would only purchase it ground up if the store has stored it in a refrigerated area. That really is the ideal even if whole, but more important if ground up.
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
The info I read says you do not have to grind chia seeds like you do flax seeds, and they stay fresh longer.
I put them in my protein shakes and also in my creamy oat bran. I make my shake and then just stir some in.
See reason #9 at this link, which says that unlike flax seed, chia seeds do not become rancid quickly and do not need to be ground:
My chia seed says that 1 tablespoon contains 2282 mg of Omega-3 and 752 mg of Omega-6, along with 3 g of protein and 5 g of fiber.
I do store them in the refrigerator.
Posted by Forgetfulgirl123 (Member # 27939) on :
Dekrator, I was hoping that was the case with chia seeds. Does that mean that they are potentially easier to digest then flax seeds?
The primary reason that you must grind flax seeds is so they don't pass through the body undigested. Whole flax seeds are not at all digestable. So, this isn't the case with Chia Seeds?
Do you mind me asking which brand you use?
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
Forgetfulgirl,
Here is an excerpt from the second link above:
"Chia seed may be used in conjunction with almost any diet your doctor or nutritionist feels is necessary for your condition. The Chia's hydrophilic colloidal properties aid the digestion of any foods contributing to the patients suffering as a result of a sour stomach. Even if you have sensitivity to certain foods, they may be tolerated with slight discomfort or none at all if a hydrophilic colloid is made a part of your diet. The positive effects on the digestion in the upper portion of the gastrointestinal tract often leads to puree their foods may find benefits from hydrophilic colloids which may lead to eliminating the necessity for pureeing. Even raw vegetables, green salads and fruits, which are largely restricted, may often be given to these patients with little or no discomfort after a short time."
I would start with a small amount and work up, to let your GI tract adjust to the fiber.
The seeds absorb fluid and become gel-like.
I have not had any trouble with them.
Right now I have Bob's Red Mill brand. Before that I bought some in bulk from our local Natural food store.
Posted by Forgetfulgirl123 (Member # 27939) on :
That's great! I need to order some teff from Bob Redmill so I'll order the chia seeds too. That's exciting, thank you
Do you buy your bob redmill ones online or at your natural food store?
Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :
I buy my Bob's Redmill at my local grocery store that has a nice organic section.
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