The benefits of Chia

Today's Quote.....If you're alone, I'll be your shadow. If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder. if you want a hug, I'll be your pillow. If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile. But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be me.
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Chia

3 1/2  oz of Chia has

• Highest know whole food source of omega-3s found in nature
• More calcium than 3 cups of milk
• Higher and more bioavailable protein content that soy and more vegetable protein content than 1 1/2 cups of kidney beans

• highest natural fibre content of any food- ore fibre that 1 1/4 of all-bran cereal
• The iron equivalent of 3 cups of raw spinach
• the potassium of 1 1/2 banana
• as much vitamin C as 7 oranges
• an antioxidant capacity 3 times the strength of blueberries with Myrecetin counts 270 times the strength of red wine.

Chia is safe for diabetics and those suffering from Celiac disease or gluten allergy

There is evidence that Chia was first used by the Aztecs as early as 3500 B.C. and served as a cash crop in central Mexico between 1500 and 900 B.C. The Aztecs ate the seeds of this semitropical plant to improve their endurance. They called it their 'running food'.

Chia can be added to cereal, salads, beverages and used in baking. Refrigerate Chia after grinding. 

(Excerpt from Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation by Andrea Moritz)