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Some Great Nourishing Gifts

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Here is a list of some of my favorite things. These would make great gifts for anyone.

Nourishing Foods

Chia seeds (left) are full of omega-3′s. Read about the Benefits of Chia Seeds.

Green Pasture’s Cinnamon Tingle BO/FCLO gel. I just love this stuff!

Coconut Oil from Tropical Traditions - the best you can buy. Right now Buy 1 pint, get 1 free - two gifts for the price of one!

Organic Raw Honey (right). This is my most favoritest honey! :) Continue reading →

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds - and a challenge

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Did you know one tablespoon of chia seeds contains 2,375mg’s of omega-3′s? Chia seeds are the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Chia seeds contain the highest known proportion of alpha linolenic acid (ALA) at over 60%. The omega-3 to omega-6 ratio is 3:1. They also contain 19-23% complete protein, providing all essential amino acids in appropriate balance.

Chia seeds are the superfood.

Unlike flax seed, another high source of omega-3′s, they don’t need to be ground before consuming. You can toss them on salads or in your yogurt, add to banana bread, or make a fruit pudding (recipes below).

Due to the strong antioxidant activity, the omega-3′s (DHA, EPA) are not easily oxidized like they are in flax seeds which don’t contain antioxidants.

Here is a breakdown of nutrients that you will find in one serving (2 TBSP) of chia seeds… Continue reading →

Recipes using Chia seeds (link-up!)

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Okay, so chia seeds are really great for you (blog post coming on that soon), but I am not finding many recipes using chia seeds. I think the common idea is to throw them in a smoothie. However, I know some of you are really creative and have come up with other ways to get your daily dose of chia seeds.

So…I am going to open up this post to your recipes. I will include a link-up form for those of you who blog. For those who don’t, please share by commenting below with your recipe! Continue reading →