Share Welcome to Nourishing Treasures’ Make Your Own Monday Link-Up. I thought it would be fun for us to share our versions of store-bought foods, household items, and personal care products we are making on our own. I am sharing … Continue reading
Nourished Living Network’s Progressive Valentine’s Day dinner continues today with Mains and Sides.
Starting with Side dishes, I am sharing my Sesame Chia Green Apple Salad… Continue reading
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
If you like to consume your veggies raw, this is a great salad for you.
The green beans were lightly steamed, but everything else is raw.
Next time, because I have young children, I’ll lightly steam the carrots, too.
Bursting with flavor, thanks to the lemon and sesame oil. I added the chia seeds for an extra dose of nutrition - chia seeds are high in Omega-3′s. Continue reading