Power Foods We should be Putting into Our Diets
Chia Seeds/Plants(salvia hispanica)
Yesterday came across a great article in Fitbe.com about some power foods we should be adding to our diets, considering I'm at the age that I "magically" gain weight (too many carbs ) too much in not enough power out...I'm determined again about losing that extra 10lbs off my frame. Especially after the family portraits this Easter where I didnt even recognize myself.
One great listing was the CHIA seeds
http://www.happyhealthylonglife.com/happy_healthy_long_life/2010/08/realife.html
Now there's alot of debate and "studies" that are conflicting whether it helps you lose weight, but
I love chia seeds!
They have a lot more going for them than any purported weight-loss benefits.
I sprinkle them on my morning yogurt with raspberries
everyday & love them mixed in water with a little lemon juice–chai fresca!
They are gelatinist and help me in the let say morning evacuation department. I bought a third of a pound for $5.44 USD. These seeds are expensive, but the Ancient Mayans used these seeds for a big part of their worship, diet and Chia Seeds are still highly prized in Mexico as an invaluable supplement.
I am going to experiement in my garden and try to grow Chia plants. Today I set aoubt 5 pots with Chia seeds. Here 's hoping for a good harvest.
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NSRI has conducted extensive analyses on this food product and found it to be a versatile, user-friendly, exceptional and unique low-calorie source of omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber, antioxidants, complete protein, iron, calcium, and magnesium. Below is a summary of its nutritional content:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 15g
*Percent Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
| Amount Per Serving ( % Daily Values )* | ( % Daily Values )* |
| Calories 50; Calories from fat 44 | 2.5 |
| Total Fat 4.9 g | 8 |
| Saturated Fat <0.5g | 1 |
| Trans Fat 0g | |
| Omega-3 (Alpha-Linolenic Acid) 3g | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic Acid) 1g | |
| Cholesterol 0g | 0 |
| Sodium <0.5mg | 0 |
| Carbohydrates Available 0.1g | 0 |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 24 |
| Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 3.1g | 6 |
| Calcium 107mg | 11 |
| Iron 2.4mg | 13 |
| Zinc 0.5 mg | 3 |
| Potassium 105mg | 3 |
| Magnesium 59mg | 15 |
| Phosphorus 160mg | 16 |
Antioxidants
1047 micromoles TE ORAC units (antioxidants include myrecetin, quercetin, kaemferol, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid)
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