The Power of Cha-Cha-Cha Chia

How many of you can remember when the "Chia Pet" first came out?

What I recall vividly was the song on the commercial. A catchy little ditty. "Cha-Cha-Cha Chia"

Well, who knew that the Chia Seed had such healthful benefits? I sure didn't. Not until now.






And I'm here to share a little Chia knowledge that I've recently obtained.

Chia, is familiar to most of us as a seed used for the novelty of the Chia Pet™, clay animals with sprouted Chia seeds covering their bodies. Little is known, however, of the seeds tremendous nutritional value and medicinal properties. For centuries this tiny little seed was used as a staple food by the Indians of the south west and Mexico. Known as the running food, its use as a high energy endurance food has been recorded as far back as the ancient Aztecs. It was said the Aztec warriors subsisted on the Chia seed during the conquests. The Indians of the south west would eat as little as a teaspoon full when going on a 24hr. forced march. Indians running form the Colorado River to the California coast to trade turquoise for seashells would only bring the Chia seed for their nourishment.

Did you know:

Research has revealed that more than two thirds of all deaths in the United States are diet related. More than 50% of all deaths are caused from coronary occlusion, blockage of the blood flow to the heart and/or the brain. These are all preventable deaths according to the Journal of American Medical Association which published in 1961 that, “All coronary occlusion can be eliminated by 97% through a vegetarian diet.” Fourteen hundred American’s are dying of cancer every day. In the prestigious Advances in Cancer Research, they concluded, “At present, we have overwhelming evidence… (that) none of the risk factors for cancer is… more significant than diet and nutrition.” <--Talk about an "Eye Opener"!!!

Information above taken from:

http://www.living-foods.com/articles/chia.html
Feel free to click on the link to read more about the Chia.

So next time you see a Chia Pet; remember the power of that little Chia Seed.

And if you're looking to find a tasty way to enjoy the Chia Seed, you might want to try out this recipe out: Gluten-Free Cranberry Peanut Muffins.


I've made em'. I lovem'! And I plan on makin' em' again.

Here's to making healthful choices,