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Chia
Seeds are available in a stable 1lb. (454 gram) recyclable white plastic
tub. A scoop is provided for your convenience.
Chia
gel is one of Nature’s greatest secrets. Chia’s
gelling capacity combined with its superb nutrient profile
shows why it’s a complete nutritional package...in fact, why
it is a true superfood for the 21st century!
"Chia's
high-viscosity mucilage produces greater metabolic benefits
than low-viscosity dietary fibers (e.g., beta-glucan, guar,
etc.), including significantly increased intestinal transit
time, delayed gastric emptying, and a slow rate of glucose
absorption. Swollen, water-laden chia seeds form a gel
that creates and prolongs hydration in your body. The
gel also causes a slow release of carbohydrates and a
correspondingly slow conversion of carbohydrates into sugar
for energy. This means more energy for you...of the
even, steady kind. (Chia gel makes a fantastic hydration drink
in the morning, after exercise, or anytime. Plus, you’ll
get all the benefits of chia right in the drink).
Simply
put, chia mucilage allows for super-hydration, a slow release
of carbohydrates, and an equally slow conversion of
sugars. This translates into long-term energy provided
to your body at a steady pace—the kind of energy needed by
athletes for long-distance racing, swimming, and
triathlons. It’s also the kind of energy that’s
useful for anyone whether at work or at play...energy
that is as usable for brainwork as it is for physical
exercise. In this age of quick “pick-me-ups” from
double-latte espresso to caffeinated herbal drinks…who
wouldn’t benefit from an absolutely natural energy
booster that works with your body…instead of against
it!? Unlike caffeine-laden energy drinks or even most
“regular” foods (e.g., grains), chia is a functional
food that acts both as a food and offers
specific therapeutic value. That is, chia “feeds”
your body…and continues feeding it over many hours,
increasing your nutritional status, reducing both the feelings
of hunger and the need to eat...leaving you with a feeling of
satisfaction."
Chia
is a nutrient-dense, whole food, complete with protein, complex
carbohydrates, healthy oils, vitamins, minerals, and fiber that
has been used for healing, energy, and endurance for centuries,
making it ideal for athletes, people on the go, and those with
health challenges!
You
can eat the seeds right from the container, grind them, roast them, bake them,
or drop them into your drinks or smoothies and they retain their nutritional
benefits.
Use your imagination!
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Seeds
Contain The Power Of Life!
These tiny seeds of a healing plant from an ancient food crop of
Native Americans long ago offer rare health and healing
qualities. Long shelf life and versatility make them perfect
in a variety of meals at home or on the go. Chia is such a complete, balanced,
nutrient-dense whole food that you could practically live on it
exclusively!
Chia
provides many astounding benefits, such as:
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Energy
Potential: the unique blend of protein, fiber, essential
fatty acids, complex carbohydrates, and antioxidants makes
chia unrivaled among seeds and grains for enhancing energy
and endurance.
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Cardiovascular
Support: with the highest known percentage of omega-3 alpha-linolenic
acid (a whopping 62%-64%), chia provides high levels of
heart-healthy essential fatty acids balanced in an ideal 3:1
ratio with omega-6 (linoleic acid) fats, which are converted
in the body for immune modulation, inflammation reduction,
blood vessel function, and so on. Balance is key - you
get it!
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Low
Sodium Content: with less sodium than flax, tuna, salmon,
and most marine algae, chia is ideal for anyone on a low
sodium or sodium restricted diet or those who want to
consume less sodium without giving up omega-3 fatty acid
intake.
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High-Quality
Protein: contains 20% protein - higher than that found in
wheat, corn, rice, oats, barley and other cereal
grains. However, it does not contain the toxic
cianogenic compounds (e.g. limarin) or other
anti-nutritional factors found in flax seeds nor is there
any gluten.
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Gluten-Free:
an ideal food for individuals with gluten sensitivity,
carbohydrate intolerance, hypoglycemia, celiac disease,
Crohn’s disease, or anyone who wants to avoid common
gluten- containing grains like corn, barley, and wheat.
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Hypoallergenic:
great nutritional source for those with food
allergies, food sensitivities, or food and chemical
hypersensitivity. One study found no evidence of
allergic response to chia, even in individuals with peanut
and tree nut allergies.
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Healthy
Elimination & Detoxification: healthy oils, fiber, and
hydration capability contribute to greater regularity and
the health benefits that affords. A healthy gut is
considered to be the foundation of overall health and immune
system effectiveness.
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Antioxidant
Protection: the powerful antioxidants protect the
heart-healthy oils which keep it fresh and greatly boosts
nutritional value, even if you grind or cook the seeds
(unlike flax, hemp, or fish). Of course, you benefit from
these strong anti- oxidants to slow aging and free-radical
damage.
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Important
Micronutrients: readily assimilated key vitamins and
minerals from a whole food source. Most notable are the
B-complex vitamins B1, B2, and B3 and the minerals calcium,
phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, and copper.
You can use chia seeds where you would normally use flax seeds
or sesame seeds. You can mix them in with cereal, shredded
coconut, soups, salads, desserts, etc. When you consider
all of the amazing benefits of chia, you will want to include
chia seeds in your life regimen.
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