Why Chia Seeds are Nature’s Superfood

Chia seeds provide your body with protein, vitamins and minerals. In fact, they are considered a superfood because you could survive on them without eating anything else. Of course it's a good idea to eat them and use them with other foods in your diet.

Be sure to buy organic chia seeds and make sure they are GMO Free. This ensures optimal nutrients and benefits to your body. Plus, supporting the organic and non-GMO movement is good for our environment.

According to Natural News, Chia also provides the body with vitamins A, B, E and D and minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, niacin, phosphorous, potassium, silicon, sodium, sulphur, thiamine and zinc.

Many people know that flax seed is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and will be happy to know that they have another available source in the chia seed. This tiny seed has many advantages over flax; it doesn't need to be ground to access the nutrients, and the seeds can be stored for long periods of time without deteriorating. Chia is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, even more so than flax. The ALA (alpha linolenic fatty acid) that is in chia seeds is the only known essential omega-3 fatty acid that the body can't produce on its own. Omega-3 is found in foods such as chia seed, flax seed, flax oil, olive oil, walnuts, fish, kale, spinach, cauliflower and broccoli to name a few.
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/040564_chia_seeds_omega-3_sources_healthy.html#ixzz2VeEPs6eV

But why Organic you might ask? There’s a lot of controversy on organic food and most of the time big companies don’t want you to know about the facts. Here’s some excellent resources to help you decide:

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And finally, here’s a great company you should be buying your organic vegan superfoods from!

Our name tells our story, Organic Vegan Superfoods. Our company is owned and operated by vegans who believe that organically grown food is the best food we can eat…for humans, for animals, and for the planet. We are the developers of the Oh So Pure!™ line of certified Organic Vegan Superfoods and the creative force behind the line.

We are a “people before profits” company. We make decisions based on how they will impact the planet. We contribute 2% of our profits to organizations that educate people about organic food and why it is the best solution for sustaining life and the personal and environmental hazards of producing and consuming genetically modified foods. We try to do our part to increase the quality and sustainability of our food supply.

We offset our transportation and energy usage by purchasing carbon credits locally where they are used to plant trees in our local community, in an effort to achieve “true” carbon neutrality. In short, we try and walk softly on the earth, living with a deep awareness of the present moment, with love and gratitude for the efforts of all that make this life possible.

We invite you to join us in our mission to build an army of conscious humans that live in peace and contentment with what is given, while sharing the love and gratitude of our bounty with all. Join our knowledge based revolution by putting your name and email address in the form to the right. We will keep you updated on new product announcements and key information about how to use Organic Vegan Superfoods to maintain optimum health and vitality. We look forward to sharing the Organic Vegan Superfoods journey with you.

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The Popularity of Chia Seeds

Chia seeds have quickly become popular thanks to their many health benefits. Everything from skin, cardiovascular health, weight control and more can be helped with chia seeds.

Here's what some are saying on twitter:

AcneSkinSite

Chia seeds will make your skin go from dull and lifeless to glowing and hydrated! #eatsome

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(NaturalNews) Many people know that flax seed is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and will be happy to know that they have another available source in the chia seed. This tiny seed has many advantages over flax; it doesn't need to be ground to access the nutrients, and the seeds can be stored for long periods of time without deteriorating. Chia is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, even more so than flax. The ALA (alpha linolenic fatty acid) that is in chia seeds is the only known essential omega-3 fatty acid that the body can't produce on its own. Omega-3 is found in foods such as chia seed, flax seed, flax oil, olive oil, walnuts, fish, kale, spinach, cauliflower and broccoli to name a few.

Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/040564_chia_seeds_omega-3_sources_healthy.html#ixzz2VAfGnbGa

5 Things you Didn't Know About Chia Seeds

There has been a lot of buzz here lately about Chia. Chia Seeds are one of the most nutritious superfoods in the world. They are only grown in certain parts of the world too. Did you know that you could probably survive off of chia alone because it contains so many nutrients including omega 3's and complete proteins?

But what is more interesting to learn about chia is their potential to help you lose weight. A lot of my friends have talked about wanting to learn more about this and I decided to talk briefly about it

Here's some info you probably didn't know about chia:

• It's been consumed since 3500 BC. where the Aztecs named the seed for "strength" and used it as their main source of food and even currency.
• Chia has over forty percent of the recommended daily value of fiber you need in a single serving! it's essential for helping with digestion and other things.
• Chia seeds contain high amounts of omega 3's which are a major building block for health and anti-inflammation.
• Chia has more antioxidants than blueberries too and far more than flax seeds.

So that's some overview of the mighty chia and I think it will server you well. 

If you are hearing a lot about how chia can help with weight loss then you might want to do more research. The truth is you can lose weight with the help of chia. There's an excellent chia seeds weight loss guide from Chia Lovers on squidoo you should read. http://www.squidoo.com/chia-seeds-complete-guide

It's not going to happen overnight. Because chia seeds can hold 10 times their weight in liquid, meaning they absorb liquid (smoothies, sauce, soups etc) you get full much quicker. Thus you eat less :D

The type of chia that you buy is also very important. There are a lot of options on the market right now and so far the only product and company I buy from is organic vegan superfoods. The reason is the company has a reputation of selling high quality, gluten-free, vegan, and organic products. They are also the only company that seems to have chia oil and crackers.