Just What are Chia Seeds?

Just What are Chia Seeds? By Laura Dolson 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. 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 Are Flax Seeds?  Is flax "out"? No, flax hasn't gone away! In fact, it it is even higher in nutrients than chia seeds, and I use it frequently in my baking. I have lots of information about flax nutrition, safety, storage, and tips for use. See also Where to Get Flax Seed Meal and Easy Ways to Add Flax Seeds 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 Syrup?  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 Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Understanding Lung Cancer Understanding Asthma Ultrasound Photos from the 12th Week of Pregnancy Understanding Type 2 Diabetes The most common tests used in diagnosing cardiac disease What Type of Leader Are You? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND 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 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.