Ch-ch-ch-chia!!!!!

ABC called this ancient seed the “it” food of 2013 here. So why are chia seeds so popular?

Well for one, it made chia pets possible. True story! 

Seriously though…

Chia seeds are super high in Omega 3′s , an fatty acid essential to any diet. Omega 3′s benefit everything from your arteries, joints, bones, nerve cells in your brain, hair, complexion, waistline… There’s even an article out there that says they help alleviate PMS symptoms. Whether or not they cure menstrual cramps, your body needs them.

Want more reasons to eat chia seeds?

There is tons of fiber in chia seeds, which will keep you feeling fuller longer. When chia seeds get wet, they form a gelatinous, gooey substance that takes longer to digest. This means you’ll likely eat smaller meals and snack less. In fact, they have so much fiber in them that you’re advised to eat no more than an ounce a day, because the amount of fiber can upset your stomach. Chia seeds are an awesome safe, natural option for someone who doesn’t get enough fiber in their diet, kids and pregnant women included.

AND… Chia seeds are tasteless! You can add them to anything: smoothies, cookies, pancake mixes, salads, soups, cereal, oatmeal, pie crust…. pizza….?? Whatever works! I have known people to put them in water, too, which weirds me out, but whatever.

A super nutritional food that keeps you full for a long time but doesn’t add significant calories to your diet? Why wouldn’t you eat these??

Have I pressured you enough? Here’s where you can buy them.