Anyone tried Chia superfood?

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17476690

I cant believe it, its like human catnip, Ive not been on it a day and already Im stiring it into everything and am as relaxed and laid back as I used to be on moggies!

In your first post you say you are buzzing. Then you say you are relaxed and laid back.

So does this stuff make you feel buzzy or relaxed?

Its not like getting off your head, its a feeling of erm well being I guess, but its an actual feeling.
Ive read a lot on the stuff, its new over here but it has some amazing qualities, look it up, I was introduced to it from a muscle building point of view, and told it gives energy etc, not sure if this feeling is that or if its the other stuff they say it does, like helps your neurons and brain activity....its a bit bizarre tbh that a few teaspoons of seeds of the mint family can do so much good

I'll try it Dusty. Thanks.

I'll mix some in my green vegetable juice

an old mexican  tribe called the tarahuma use it on long runs.
on runners world forum it gets mixed reveiws.
they run different from the normal way on their toes not heals.
this is wear the craze of the barefoot runner comes from.
read the link  to read about chia seeds used in a drink called iskate,
and their diet.
http://www.nomeatathlete.com/tarahumara-pinole-chia-recipes/

Mixed reviews?
wow, Ive read an awful lot on Chia and was starting to think it was some hoax so good was the feedback
I havent seen a single reference to anything even slightly negative about it yet

I'm going to get some and try it after seeing a food lable plus it's cheap.
do you have to get any particular type?

Just out of curiosity,  anyone know what the Spanish Conquistadors were on?

judorick wakes up at 4am to ingest it via his back passage.  He says it helps stabilisie his innate need to repeatedly share all his greatest achievements on an anonymous forum and ensures that he always has a substantially green book in every market that he trades on.

extremely dangerous as the seeds can germinate in your colon and the only way to eradicate this invasive plant from your bowels is to drink loads of Roundup.

I've just ordered some to add to my morning smoothie, anyway Dustybin what are moggies?

Mogadon - benzodiazepine hypnotic pills

Correct EGG, but not hypnotic in the trippy sense, it was just reference the the relaxed feeling that was similar
I'm not suggesting anyone takes benzodiazepine drugs other than where prescribed, and although a natural superfood, Chia is as of now unregulated other than to be added in the making of bread (in this country) so if u do decide to find out its qualities then its your choice.
That said it makes me laugh really that these seeds were only really discovered a couple of decades ago, and only recently have been introduced to this country, it just goes to show that alcohol and tabaco firms get centuries to f uck up the nation and something that's good for you takes so long to arrive.
Chia contains something like 8 times more omega 3 than salmon and has 18 of the known 20 something amino acids. It's quite remarkable and so easy it add to any diet.
The 'buzz' I experienced on reflection sort of originated from my chest area, and might actually simply have been my body actually getting the minerals it's been crying out for rather than a drug experience.
I have a tendency to not get all the vitamins etc and sometimes feel like the gears grind in my mind. Within a couple of days this has completely gone, I had got so used to the feeling I thought it was just the aging and (dare I say drug misuse) catching up with me

The leaf
I assume its just the chia seed, mix it with stuff.

*seeds REdiscovered about 22 years ago

I'm certainly going to give it a bash and I see that Holland ^ Barrett have it.

On the basis of "all things in moderation" I wonder if you can overdose on it!

Thanks for the heads up Dusty, I'd never heard of them really.  Where do you get yours from?  I've found a 1kg bag for thirteen of your finest English pounds.  Seems the best value I could find. I'll try adding some to my porridge every morning and see if there's any difference.

I get it from a local fitness shop.
I didn't take much notice of the price tbh, the protein powder etc is pretty pricy so didn't really bother looking.
Like a poster mentioned I believe that holland and barrat place sells it.

ok Ive found a slight drawback
I almost s hit mesen today, you dont get a lot of warning
I have been mixing or sprinkling it on everything tho

the seeds that it

is

Got mine off of Amazon, looks like I've overpaid though if GC got a 1kg bag for 13 pounds. Nevermind.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005UUYLPK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

Do you have to soak them first then or just add them as they are?

I think you just sprinkle them as they are.  Google tells me that if you soak them in water they form a 'chia-gel' that's good for smoothies and things but I'm fairly sure you can just add a tea spoon to soups, puddings, etc etc.

The place I got mine was here:

http://www.healthysupplies.co.uk/chia-seeds-sussex-wholefoods.html?gclid=CP_Hn9-fibQCFW_KtAodWiYAqA

I've got some in the cupboard but I have stopped eating them as it lowers blood pressure and sometimes made me feel dizzy.

You most certainly should not be mixing it with everything, only supposed to have a couple of spoonfuls a day max.

placebo

spaceba bolshoi!

what are they like rolled with a joint.

what are they like rolled with a joint.

Excellent, or you could just put some in the gravy!

Grandpa chook got it right.
They are versatile, you can sprinkle em or soak em to form the gel. It's also accurate that you shouldn't really have then with everything, just a few teaspoons a day, I just got carried away mixing em with all sorts.
The guys at the fitness shop gave me this little book about chia, it lists about 55 ways of taking em, but its pretty much common sense.

Oldgold, is that true, u felt light headed on em?
I've not seen that mentioned.

One other thing that might be important.
They say that chia seeds act as a form of booster to medication, it increases the concentration of whatever you are taking apparently by making the body absorb or process the drug more efficiently.
Something that might need to be considered if any of you are on prescription drugs.

Well should get mine on Monday, I have a fruit smoothie every morning which I'm going to add them to. What do you reckon 3 teaspoons?

Are thse moggies like Valium?

The guys at the fitness shop gave me this little book about chia, it lists about 55 ways of taking em

what is the name of the book?

I'm not on any prescription drugs btw, although am thinking about it. Will try anything natural first.

TPFKAH
I'd start with 2 teaspoons.
Why u latching on to the moggy comment? They have nowt to do with chia, I used it as a reference, moggies are like strong sleeping tablets.

It's more of a pamphlet and and it's called 'chia seed information pack' and is published by www.chiaUK.com

Ok cheers mate, just never heard of moggies before and I've had a few different things thats all.

2 teaspoons it will be then, looking forward to trying them.

That comment about chia having an effect on other drugs wasn't aimed at anyone imparticular btw
I assume its just a fact, like taking grapefruit juice at the same time as other drugs increases the potency.
I'm not sure if asking if moggies are like Valium (after I said the initial feeling was similar) whether you are thinking chia are ideally placed to deal with a perceived health issue you might have (u said u were thinking about getting prescription drugs)
Remember chia is still only a 'food'

Yeah no worries, I just get carried away whenever I hear about new stuff that's all. Forget it.

I've completely changed my diet over the last 3 years and have lost 2 stone even though I still eat like a pig. Cutting out sugar, processed food and just basically thinking about what I'm eating. It's not hard.

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pigs dont think about what they eat,they just eat anything, so you dont eat like a pig, hth.

I bet  judorick has

Thanks Manxy, helps alot.

Pigs though do not eat anything. Tis a myth.

Just been and got mine from Holland & Barrett.

They do 100gm bags with buy one, get one half price (£3.28 for two).

If you get ten bags it works out to the same as buying 1kg on the net plus postage.

Just had some with my cereal. Doesn't look very pretty and I'm still licking them off my teeth and gums.

Waiting now for a sudden surge of energy when I hit the gym!

ordered mine last week, should arrive today.. ordered 1 bag of seeds and 1 bag of the 'flour' to mix into my porridge...

Some interesting reading about chia seeds here:-

http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/2012/08/13-awesome-reasons-to-eat-chia-seeds-every-day/

http://chiaseedsorganic.org/chia-seeds-benefts-10-ways-to-eat-chia-seeds/

There are reports that increased flatulence can be a side effect of chia seeds consumption in big quantities.  This is probably because of the high fiber content of the seeds.  Likewise, people who are allergic to mustard seeds are observed to have negative reactions to the use of chia seeds as well.  Likewise, because chia seeds are known as an abundant source of potentially blood-thinning Omega-3, people who are taking aspirins and blood thinners, hemophiliacs, or those who are scheduled to undergo surgical procedures, must refrain from taking chia seeds.

Some experts also advise against the use of chia seeds in large quantities as this may have an addictive effect.  And although tests are not made on pregnant women, the use of chia seeds for expectant mothers is highly discouraged as it may result to chia seed side effects either on the mother or the baby, or both.

does high fibre cause flatulence? i thought fibre on the whole does not do much in the body apart from bulking up stools and keeping the digestive system moving and clean, a bit like a broom..... fermenting things like vegatables, pulses, and suger are the cause of gas from my own experiance....

you any idea how much methane bovines produce.
grass is water fibre and a small amount protein sugars.

sniff

can you mix it in with Felix?

The seeds I got today are tiny (about the size of poppy seeds) so I can't imagine there can be much fibre there!

Even if the seeds were 100% fibre there would be sod all!

da Housecat?

yep

you would be surprised how little fibre there is some stuff, if you have ever had one of those fibre gel sachet drinks you will see how little fibre you actually need a day. One sachet mixed with water is enough to give you 100% of your daily need, one sachet would be about a teaspoon full. I think it is made from coconut husk or something similar, and like Chia seeds (apparently) , quicky expands and turns into a gel when mixed with water.......

you will see how little fibre you actually need a day

So that being the case, how come people are being encouraged to eat a massive bowl of "All Bran" etc?

Well Ive been adding them to my morning smoothie for over a week now and can't tell any difference apart from they give me bad wind. If I can source them at the right price I'll keep having them as they are obviously full of goodies.

Just been and got mine from Holland & Barrett.

They do 100gm bags with buy one, get one half price (£3.28 for two).

If you get ten bags it works out to the same as buying 1kg on the net plus postage.

Just had some with my cereal. Doesn't look very pretty and I'm still licking them off my teeth and gums.

Sorry that was my earlier post C&Pd.

I meant to say that I haven't found anywhere cheaper.

Just chomping on my very first chia seeds (on an omelet).

When can expect lift-off?

I've got a massive dish of "Shredded Wheat".

Unfortunately I was too generous with the milk so it's just a soggy mess!

I would bin them except I have about 30 grams of "Chia Seeds" on them and they look revolting!

Gone now and I won't do that again in a hurry!

Use the milled seeds when adding to liquids.

Good idea except they are even more expensive and Holland & Barret don't have them in the shop.

What I will do is mill them myself in future.

snort em
(dont really)
Im still on these but Ive found another top tip, magnesium bath soak......its best absorbed through the skin.
Good for the heart and cells

why mill em?
I have them regulally in casine shakes just as they are, find myself in a morning biting the now soft and enlarged seeds between my front teeth (its quite tricky)