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131 of 134 found the following review helpful:
 How to use Chia Seeds May 06, 2008
By P. Morman
To get the most out of Chia, make Chia Gel. It's one part Chia Seeds to 9 parts water. I make it in a Mason jar (shake or stir until the seeds begin to suspend in the gel) and keep it in the refrigerator. It creates a thick gel that you can add to most anything and it doesn't change the flavor. There's lots of info on the Web. Have a look! Chia seeds are phenomenal.
82 of 84 found the following review helpful:
Chia for me. Feb 08, 2008
By Carmen L. Stolte
"Carmen L. Stolte"
This is my first experience with Chia. I bought the book and read the nutritional value of the product. I have been using it for a month. It really cleanses the digestive system. It takes getting used to at first, as it has the texture of Okra. It has no flavor to speak of, so I use it twice daily and have sprinkled it on cereal, salads and mixed it half and half with jam. With Jam, used when it is mixed with water. I mix up a 1/2 cup of Chia with 9 equal parts of water and put it in the refrigerator to have available to use. I have a cup of green tea and put approx. 1/4 cup in the tea.
75 of 77 found the following review helpful:
OUTSTANDING Feb 10, 2008
By rarely reader
This is a great thing to have. If you don't know, you should educate yourself of the power of chia seeds. They have a long history of being used by warriors and runners throughout the ages.
I personally have these for breakfast and feel energized well past 3 in the afternoon when i have my lunch. In fact i just ordered a 5 pound bag from the same seller, i strongly recommend it.
53 of 54 found the following review helpful:
Cha-Cha-Cha-Chia! Sep 18, 2008
By Kort
"Art, Music, Book & Movie Enthusiast"
I never thought I'd be eating chia seeds (Salvia Hispanica), but it just goes to show that you never know.
I'd heard about it and done some research and am thrilled that something so rich in Omega-3s, anitoxidants, complete protiens and vitamins can be had at such a good price. And yes, it was the price that drew me to this particular brand -- less than half what you would pay for it at a health food store even with shipping. The 2lb version was shipped in sealed, sturdy plastic bags in a Priority Mail envelope. I suppose there is a chance it could get damaged in shipping but mine arrived fine and fast!
The seeds themselves are good quality. Dry, they taste a bit like poppy seeds. These can be mixed into other foods or grounds into a meal. I don't bother, I eat them as is. Another option is to make them into the "chia gel" (or jelly, or 'slime' as my brother calls it). Combine 1/3 of a cup of seeds with 2 cups of warm water and mix well. As the seeds sit they quickly absorb 10x to 12x their size in water. After a few hours you have a thick gel that with the black seeds looks a bit like small froggs eggs. The consitency reminds me a bit of tapioca or even a little like okra, but it has a neutral flavor and mixes easily with anything. You can even use it to replace fats and oils when baking! This gel stores for about 2 weeks in the refridgerator and can be cosumed as needed. The dry seed can be stored indefinitely, a big plus over flax seeds as they can go rancid.
Do some research on the web and then give them a try. I think you might become chia nut like I've become!
53 of 55 found the following review helpful:
Great product Aug 14, 2008
By D. Henry
After reading a few articles on the nutritional value of Chia seeds, I decided to bite the bullet and order some to try out for myself. I have added them to teas and juices, as well as oatmeal for breakfast. No adverse affects, nor have I experienced any unsatisfying tastes or textures.
I will say, once cooked, the seeds are quite filling! The seeds absorb quite a bit of water. I have reduced breakfast from two packets of oatmeal and fresh fruit down to one packet of oatmeal, fresh fruit, and a tablespoon of Chia.
A summary of their nutritional value from Wikipedia:
Chia seeds are typically small ovals with a diameter of about one millimeter. They are mottle-colored with brown, gray, black and white. Chia seeds typically contain 20% protein, 34% oil, 25% dietary fiber (mostly soluble with high molecular weight), and significant levels of antioxidants (chlorogenic and caffeic acids, myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol flavonols). The oil from chia seeds contains a very high concentration of omega-3 fatty acid -- approximately 64%. Chia seeds contain no gluten and trace levels of sodium. There are no known toxic components of chia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_hispanica
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