Should You Eat Chia Seeds?

Every so often a "new" food is suddenly a popular "super-food".  In the case of chia seeds, it's actually a very old food that has suddenly come into the spotlight when someone decided to analyze them, and found out there are a lot of great nutrients in these tiny seeds, including omega-3 fatty acids and lots of fiber.  All this, and hardly any starch or sugar!  This week we look at a few "mystery foods, some good for us, and some not. Laura

 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Should You Eat Chia Seeds? Every so often a "new" food is suddenly a popular "super-food".  In the case of chia seeds, it's actually a very old food that has suddenly come into the spotlight when someone decided to analyze them, and found out there are a lot of great nutrients in these tiny seeds, including omega-3 fatty acids and lots of fiber.  All this, and hardly any starch or sugar!  This week we look at a few "mystery foods, some good for us, and some not. Laura   Laura Dolson Low Carb Diets Expert What Are Chia Seeds?   High-fiber, low-carb, and fun to eat!  No wonder these little seeds have become darlings at the health food store.  Here's all about the health benefits, plus 10 ways to eat them.   READ NOW What About Flax Seeds?   Is flax "out"? No, flax hasn't gone away! It's also a very nutritious seed, and I use it frequently in my baking. I have lots of information about flax nutrition, safety, storage, and tips for use. See also Easy Ways to Add Flax to Your Diet READ NOW What are Pork Rinds?   What exactly are these puffy salty snacks?  Are they bad for us?  Do they have any nutrients in them at all?  Your questions answered.   READ NOW What is Agave Nectar?   Agave nectar/agave syrup is one of the the current hip "natural" sweeteners, which is supposed to have a minimal affect on blood sugar. I separate the hype from the truth.   READ NOW What is Coconut Sugar?    "It's low-glycemic!"  "It's great for people on low-carb diets!"  "It's a wonder-sweetener!" Coconut sugar is quickly supplanting agave nectar as the latest "natural" sugar.  I tried to get beyond the hype and get to the truth about coconut sugar. READ NOW Featured Articles • The 7 Best Things You Can Do to Ease Your Constipation • The Real Deal About Sugar: Should Kids Eat It? • 14 Simple Ways to Increase Your Fiber Intake • 10 Things your NICU Nurses Wish You Knew • What Are MoMo Twins? • 10 Things to Stop Doing If Your Loved One Is an Alcoholic • How to Make Rice out of Cauliflower • Effective Treatment of OCD Advertisement About Low Carb Diets  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Low Carb Diets newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.