Comments on: The Health Benefits of the Chia Seed http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:14:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jillindacity http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-105029 Jillindacity Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:49:04 +0000 http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/#comment-105029 Great comments everyone. Your favorite brands, experiences with, and thoughts and concerns are wonderful items to post in these comment sections. Jill Great comments everyone. Your favorite brands, experiences with, and thoughts and concerns are wonderful items to post in these comment sections. Jill

]]> By: Bobbie http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-92338 Bobbie Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:24:44 +0000 http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/#comment-92338 I have people trying to convince me that the only chia that is of any quality is the Lifemax Mila. Naturally they sell it. Can you please tell me if this so called magic chia is any different than the chia I buy in bulk form a nut company? I have people trying to convince me that the only chia that is of any quality is the Lifemax Mila. Naturally they sell it. Can you please tell me if this so called magic chia is any different than the chia I buy in bulk form a nut company?

]]> By: thaythay http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-84471 thaythay Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:41:41 +0000 http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/#comment-84471 I must add that I absolutely love sunflower seeds, unsalted. Once again, why choose one seed over the other? A little of each provides variety. I must add that I absolutely love sunflower seeds, unsalted. Once again, why choose one seed over the other? A little of each provides variety.

]]> By: thaythay http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-84469 thaythay Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:22:36 +0000 http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/#comment-84469 This subject coincidentally was part of a discussion on another health forum. I must say chia seeds and flaxseed oil are both superfoods in my opinion. Yes, it is true that flaxseeds must be be ground/milled to reap the benefits of the nutrients. However, you can toasted the whole flaxseeds yourself. One question I have now is- why not consume both? Why does it have to be either or? I do know that the one thing that flaxseeds are sufficient in that chia seeds are not is- LIGNANS. So there really is no substitute for this marvelous ingredient. The one thing I like about chia seeds in addition to them being nutrient dense, is you don't worry about them going rancid as with the fresh oil and even the flaxmeal needs to be kept refrigerated. All in all, I incorporate them both. But I must say that flaxseed oil is the next best thing since sliced bread. And if I just had to choose one, it would be the flax. This subject coincidentally was part of a discussion on another health forum. I must say chia seeds and flaxseed oil are both superfoods in my opinion. Yes, it is true that flaxseeds must be be ground/milled to reap the benefits of the nutrients. However, you can toasted the whole flaxseeds yourself. One question I have now is- why not consume both? Why does it have to be either or? I do know that the one thing that flaxseeds are sufficient in that chia seeds are not is- LIGNANS. So there really is no substitute for this marvelous ingredient. The one thing I like about chia seeds in addition to them being nutrient dense, is you don’t worry about them going rancid as with the fresh oil and even the flaxmeal needs to be kept refrigerated. All in all, I incorporate them both. But I must say that flaxseed oil is the next best thing since sliced bread. And if I just had to choose one, it would be the flax.

]]> By: Gus London http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-74827 Gus London Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:10:37 +0000 http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/#comment-74827 I've recently seen a super-food for profit which uses up to 35 marvelous health foods listed under their Proprietary Blend. without ever mentioning how much of each herb or plant derivative is present. Just your suggestions about Chia seeds could never be mixed with the other excellent plants that they list. They are essentially hiding the true amounts of each to be effective as the literature indicates. Indeed this company is a pyramid scheme that doesn't even let people know that there is something known as the efficacy level for all nutrients and medicine. There could be one seed in their formula witch will not affect anyone at the proper levels of efficacy that you mention here, Bravo! But these people think that they are getting all of these 35 wonderful natural nutrients &/or medicines at their true efficacy level in a scoop (3/4) tsp. Liars at best & greedy malevolent vultures for real. Send this company love, their Karma is very sad to even imagine. Thanks, Peace & Love, Gus I’ve recently seen a super-food for profit which uses up to 35 marvelous health foods listed under their Proprietary Blend. without ever mentioning how much of each herb or plant derivative is present. Just your suggestions about Chia seeds could never be mixed with the other excellent plants that they list. They are essentially hiding the true amounts of each to be effective as the literature indicates. Indeed this company is a pyramid scheme that doesn’t even let people know that there is something known as the efficacy level for all nutrients and medicine. There could be one seed in their formula witch will not affect anyone at the proper levels of efficacy that you mention here, Bravo! But these people think that they are getting all of these 35 wonderful natural nutrients &/or medicines at their true efficacy level in a scoop (3/4) tsp. Liars at best & greedy malevolent vultures for real. Send this company love, their Karma is very sad to even imagine.
Thanks,

Peace & Love,
Gus

]]> By: barbara http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-23815 barbara Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:43:01 +0000 http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/#comment-23815 After getting a free sample with an order of coconut oil, I did a bit of research. Funny coincidence, I had just that morning awakened with a really pink and swollen eye. Hated the thought of an expensive doctor visit. As I was reading up on the chia seed, I came across several references to its use as an eye purifier and treatment for pink eye. What the heck, what did I have to lose at that point. I put 3 or 4 seeds in my eye (just dropped them in to the lower lid area) and laid back with my eyes closed for a bit, waiting for the seeds to soften a bit. I could feel them but it was not painful. Well, I continued that for the next 24 hours, and my eye began to get better immediately. I never did go to the doc - by the next day the swelling was pretty much gone, with just a trace of redness left. I continued to keep a seed or two in the eye for a few days and never had any more trouble. After getting a free sample with an order of coconut oil, I did a bit of research. Funny coincidence, I had just that morning awakened with a really pink and swollen eye. Hated the thought of an expensive doctor visit. As I was reading up on the chia seed, I came across several references to its use as an eye purifier and treatment for pink eye. What the heck, what did I have to lose at that point. I put 3 or 4 seeds in my eye (just dropped them in to the lower lid area) and laid back with my eyes closed for a bit, waiting for the seeds to soften a bit. I could feel them but it was not painful. Well, I continued that for the next 24 hours, and my eye began to get better immediately. I never did go to the doc – by the next day the swelling was pretty much gone, with just a trace of redness left. I continued to keep a seed or two in the eye for a few days and never had any more trouble.

]]> By: jimdetroit http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-23813 jimdetroit Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:48:22 +0000 http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/#comment-23813 yeah, i do the chia "gel" 3T, 3X/day for the last few months. Got a 2lb bag on ebay. Waiting for my latest blood work, we'll see if it brought down my triglycerides, etc. yeah, i do the chia “gel” 3T, 3X/day for the last few months. Got a 2lb bag on ebay. Waiting for my latest blood work, we’ll see if it brought down my triglycerides, etc.

]]> By: trainwithjean http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-23811 trainwithjean Fri, 22 May 2009 15:02:35 +0000 http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/#comment-23811 The daily serving of chia seed gel is THREE tablespoons 3/day. I noticed for me I had to slowly build up to that dosage because it was too much for my body to handle at first. The othe thing I love about chia seed is if you have a stomach ache take one teaspoon of DRY chia with just enough water to swollow. Wait for 15 minutes and your stomach ache will be gone. It is better then any anti-acid that's out there on the market! Go CHIA!!! The daily serving of chia seed gel is THREE tablespoons 3/day. I noticed for me I had to slowly build up to that dosage because it was too much for my body to handle at first. The othe thing I love about chia seed is if you have a stomach ache take one teaspoon of DRY chia with just enough water to swollow. Wait for 15 minutes and your stomach ache will be gone. It is better then any anti-acid that’s out there on the market! Go CHIA!!!

]]> By: Margaret http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-23809 Margaret Wed, 20 May 2009 14:44:53 +0000 http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/#comment-23809 For recipes and nutrition info, please visit my blog at <br /> www.chiativity.org (Thanks Noah for correcting the error re: omega3 to omega6 ratio.) For recipes and nutrition info, please visit my blog at
http://www.chiativity.org (Thanks Noah for correcting the error re: omega3 to omega6 ratio.)

]]> By: CHIA water http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/comment-page-1/#comment-23807 CHIA water Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:56:41 +0000 http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-health-benefits-of-the-chia-seed/#comment-23807 In Mexico a popular way to consume Chia Seeds is to make "Agua de Chia" or Chia Water. As mentioned in the article Chia seeds when wet make a gel and are delicious. If you make lemonade and add a good amount of Chia, they swell in the lemonade and are a great digestive aid. Not your typical lemonade, and perhaps, not as aesthetically pleasing and some might want, but I love "Chia Water" and the texture is really interesting. Hope you all give it a try. In Mexico a popular way to consume Chia Seeds is to make “Agua de Chia” or Chia Water. As mentioned in the article Chia seeds when wet make a gel and are delicious. If you make lemonade and add a good amount of Chia, they swell in the lemonade and are a great digestive aid. Not your typical lemonade, and perhaps, not as aesthetically pleasing and some might want, but I love “Chia Water” and the texture is really interesting. Hope you all give it a try.

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