What the Pros are Saying About Chia

• InStyle Magazine Wants You To Eat Your Way Gorgeous With Chia

InStyle Magazine "Eat Your Way Gorgeous", January 2010 Issue, pg. 87 - The secrets to glowing skin, shiny hair and whiter teeth ... 10 foods our beauty gurus can't live without.

#2 Chia Seeds. Why they make you pretty: These antioxidant-rich seeds are great sources of vitamin E and omega-3s, essential fatty acids that make skin glow and hair shine. And unlike their cousins, flaxseeds, they don't need to be ground up for their beneficial oils to be absorbed.

• Oprah's Favorite Doctor, Dr. Mehmet Oz is Nuts for Seeds !

The Dr Oz Show - SUPER POWER HOUR, Sept, 2011.
Dr. Oz explains why chia is the "Super Power Seed to Conquer Cravings" Chia seeds are being recognized as the newest super seed. In addition to being rich in protein, minerals and fiber, these seeds naturally suppress appetite.

The Dr Oz Show - "The Power of Seeds", Jan 21, 2010.
Dr. Oz discusses the nutritional benefits of seeds, or as he likes to call them, power plants ... chia and flax seeds should be lining the shelves of your pantry.

You Staying Young by Michael F. Roizen M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz M.D., Oct 30, 2007.
Dr. Oz of Oprah Show fame says: the truth is, chia seeds are actually good for you -- we're talking really good for you! In fact, they just may be one of the healthiest things around. Chia seeds are loaded with omega-3s, and they have among the highest antioxidant activity of any whole food -- even more than fresh blueberries. And they do good stuff for the body, like keeping blood pressure and blood sugar under control. Chia seeds from Chia Pets have not been approved as food by the FDA, so get yours from a health-food store, or online.

• Dr. Weil The Vitamin Guru Has Crossed Over to Chia

Three Reasons To Eat Chia Seeds - "Prevention", online Oct 23, 2006, by Dr. Andrew Weil, clinical professor of medicine at the University of Arizona and director of its Program in Integrative Medicine.

"In reality, these healthful, edible seeds are a better source of omega-3 fatty acids than flaxseed (the fats protect against inflammation and heart disease) ... "

"In a preliminary study from the University of Toronto, researchers fed 21 diabetics either a supplement made from chia or grains with similar fiber content. After 3 months, blood pressure in patients taking chia dropped (10 points diastolic, 5 points systolic) while the grain group's BP remained steady."

• Chia is Fuel for Super Athletes

Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall, contributing editor for Men's Health. A three-time National Magazine Award finalist, he has written for Esquire, The New York Times Magazine, Outside, Men's Journal, and New York. He does his own running around his home in rural Pennsylvania.
Editors Review From The Washington Post: McDougall's subject is the Tarahumara, a tribe living frugally in the remote, foreboding Copper Canyons in the Mexican state of Chihuahua ... legendary for their ability to run extreme distances in inhospitable conditions without breaking a sweat or getting injured. They are superathletes whose diet (pinole, chia seeds, grain alcohol) and racing method ... would place them among elite runners of the developed world even though their society and technology are 500 years behind it.

• Dr. Johnny Bowden Considers Chia a Great Health Food for Expectant Mothers

100 Healthiest Foods to Eat During Pregnancy by Jonny Bowden PhD, C.N.S. and Allison Tannis BSc, MSc, RHN, December 2009. Dr. Bowden is a nationally known expert on weight loss, nutrition and health. Allison Tannis is a nutritional scientist and educator of nutrition and food.

• Everyone Needs to Know Chia is Almost a Perfect Food !

The Magic of Chia - Revival of an Ancient Wonder Food, by James Scheer, Dec 29, 2000. Mr Scheer is a renowned nutrition author.

James F. Scheer details the seed's abundant nutrients: calcium, amylose (a slow-burning starch helpful for hypoglycemics), a vast array of vitamins and minerals, and an unusually good ratio of omega-3 oil to omega-6 oil. The book reintroduces this wonder food to the modern palate, with numerous tested recipes for using chia to upgrade the nutritional value of hamburgers, soups, salads, breads, fruit drinks, and much more.

• Chia is a Superfood, Dummy

Superfoods For Dummies by Brent Agin, MD and Shereen Jegtvig

Want to eat healthier, lose weight, and fight off disease? You can do it with superfoods! This friendly guide explains everything you need to know — why you need superfoods, the science behind them, and how to prepare and enjoy them.
• Know the basics of a balanced, nutritional diet, and why superfoods are so powerful
• Examine the unique properties of superfoods and the best ways to store and prepare them
• Explore exotic flavors — discover Asia's goji berries, Mexico's chia, Indonesia's mangosteen, and other unusual superfoods
• Plan healthy meals you and your family will enjoy

• Chia Seeds: An Ancient Super Food for Today's Health Conscious Consumer

Associated Content - Health and Wellness - "An Ancient Super Food for Today's Health Conscious Consumer", May 07, 2007, by R. Bourne Ph.D. Dr. Bourne is a Ph.D. Cereal Science. He writes mainly about Health and Wellness, Alternative Medicine and Healing, Nutrition, Dieting and Food Science and Technology.

"If you mix a spoon of Chia seeds in a glass of water and leave it for 30 minutes or so, you will get a glass with almost solid gelatin. Researchers believe this same gel-forming phenomenon may take place in the stomach ... creates a physical barrier between carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them down, thus slowing the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar. This obviously benefits people with diabetes."