Chia All the Way to Size Medium!

They make great pets, and a mean head of hair! Ch-ch-chia! As I continue to struggle with my diet, this is my tip for the day. Eat your chia! Even Dr Oz says its a good idea, so it must be true.

The chia seed was said to help sustain energy levels by the Aztec warriors during battles. And the Indians, who ate the chia seed, did so, to help them run from the Colorado River to the California coast to trade.

The seeds are from a chia plant which is a member of the mint family. They don’t have much of a taste.

Besides becoming a beloved pet, here are some of the benefits of chia seeds:

build muscle and tissue
help stop cravings for sweet treats
stabilize blood sugar
perfect for people with diabetes
gluten free
help in detoxing your body
easily digested and absorbed

Chia seeds are being hailed as something which can help people lose weight. This is not going to happen just by including it in your diet, you are not going to see the fat falling off because of a little seed. But apparently chia seeds will give you the energy you need to run from Ottawa to Florida. And you can always keep a few left over to grow a head of hair.