{"id":8727,"date":"2022-03-01T15:43:55","date_gmt":"2022-03-01T20:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/?p=8727"},"modified":"2022-03-01T15:43:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T20:43:57","slug":"nutrition-check-ch-ch-ch-chia-have-you-tried-chia-seeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridanewsline.com\/Clone2\/creekline-st-johns\/nutrition-check-ch-ch-ch-chia-have-you-tried-chia-seeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrition Check: Ch-ch-ch-chia. Have you tried chia seeds?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>By Caroline Jury BS and Kristen Hicks-Roof PhD, RDN<br>mail@floridanewsline.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>National Chia Day is March 23. Chia is more than a fun plant you put on pottery, watch it grow and sing a catchy jingle. Many ancient civilizations, such as the Mayans and Aztecs, have used chia as a staple as early as 3,500 B.C. Today, you can find chia seeds in various spots in the grocery store such as in the rice\/quinoa aisle, health\/vitamin aisle, or the baking aisle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chia seeds and nutritional value<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though tiny, chia seeds pack a punch, they have high nutritional value that may be beneficial and protective for hypertension, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have cardioprotective benefits. In addition, in only two tablespoons, these seeds contain nearly 10 grams of dietary fiber. Lastly, chia seeds are a good source of B vitamins and several minerals including calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do I eat chia seeds?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chia seeds have little distinctive flavor, so they are easy to add within or on top of various foods. They can be added to cereals, baked goods, yogurt, salads \u2014 or you can make your own chia seed pudding in minutes. First, start with two tablespoons of chia seed, add half a cup of milk (any kind), mix well to prevent any clumps, and wait for a few minutes to help it set. There are limitless opportunities for pudding toppings, such as fresh fruits, nuts, honey, agave and even chocolate chips. It can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, so you can make your chia pudding ahead of time and have a delicious snack when you get hungry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Caroline Jury BS and Kristen Hicks-Roof PhD, RDNmail@floridanewsline.com National Chia Day is March 23. Chia is more than a fun plant you put on pottery, watch it grow and sing a catchy jingle. Many ancient civilizations, such as the Mayans and Aztecs, have used chia as a staple as early as 3,500 B.C. 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