Try our FREE Juice Detox! HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN WATERMELON LIME CHIA DRINK Chia seeds are all the rage right now, and we're totally on board with this trend. Chia seeds are a great way for vegans and vegetarians to get high-quality Omegas, protein, and fiber, and they can be hidden in anything (see: whole wheat chia seed pancakes, these smoothies, this energy gel). Since I discovered their versatility thanks to the founder of Mamma Chia, Janie Hoffman and her new book CHIA VITALITY, chia drinks have made their way into being a part of my … [Read more...]
Top 5 Ways Chia Seeds Benefits YOU
Chia is an edible seed which comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family that grows abundantly in southern Mexico. You might have seen chia sprouts growing on those silly, novelty planters called Chia Pets, but historically, the seeds happen to be the most important part of the plant. In pre-Columbian times these were a main part of the Aztec and Mayan diets and were the fundamental survival ration of Aztec warriors. At this time in history, chia seeds were regarded as being almost magical … [Read more...]
