date:Mar 22, 2013
b 10 times its weight in water, creating a feeling of fullness in the stomach. Some consumers favor it over flax, which must be ground before consumption and may develop off-flavors if stored improperly.
A number of manufacturers, including Dole Food Company, Inc., offer chia seeds in whole or milled forms, which may be added to anything from stir-fries and salads to cakes and cookies.
Chia is so versatile it goes well in lots of things, said Janie Hoffman, founder of Mamma Chia. When I start