Re: re:not flax seed or hemp

[Guest guest]

Chia Seed is superior to both flax seed and hemp. Here are 2 sites with good

info:

http://tinyurl.com/4pg5kg2

Basically, Chia seeds and Flax seeds have more electrolytes and fiber compared

to Hemp seed but Chia seeds have a significantly longer shelf-life as Hemp and

Flax go rancid in relatively short periods. Additionally, Chia is similar to

Flax but without the estrogen and phytoestrogen element. And the seeds don't

need to be ground to be well digested. The taste is mild and bland so can be

added to anything. I like to make a jell by soaking them in water or apple juice

and then add 2 TBS to my smoothie or salad. Chia seeds contain:

• 2 times the protein of any other seed or grain

• 5 times the calcium of milk

• 2 times the amount of potassium as bananas

• 3 times more iron than spinach

• and of course, copious amounts of omega-3 and omega-6

Best,

Dee

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[Guest guest]

Oops, I forgot to add the other site:

http://tinyurl.com/6zo5rog

p.s. I don't purchase from either source

Dee

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[Guest guest]

Does anyone have ideas on how to get a serving of chia into your system and not

have a thick pasty drink to drink as in putting a scoop into a smoothie?

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From: Dolores <dgk@...>

Coconut Oil

Sent: Tue, February 15, 2011 10:21:28 AM

Subject: Re: re:not flax seed or hemp

Chia Seed is superior to both flax seed and hemp. Here are 2 sites with good

info:

http://tinyurl.com/4pg5kg2

Basically, Chia seeds and Flax seeds have more electrolytes and fiber compared

to Hemp seed but Chia seeds have a significantly longer shelf-life as Hemp and

Flax go rancid in relatively short periods. Additionally, Chia is similar to

Flax but without the estrogen and phytoestrogen element. And the seeds don't

need to be ground to be well digested. The taste is mild and bland so can be

added to anything. I like to make a jell by soaking them in water or apple juice

and then add 2 TBS to my smoothie or salad. Chia seeds contain:

• 2 times the protein of any other seed or grain

• 5 times the calcium of milk

• 2 times the amount of potassium as bananas

• 3 times more iron than spinach

• and of course, copious amounts of omega-3 and omega-6

Best,

Dee

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> what about hemp seed?

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[Guest guest]

Hi Lynn,

Here is what I do and it's SO easy. I put 2 cups apple juice in a glass jar and

add 1/3 cup of the seeds. Stir well and put in frig. The next day I stir again

in case it lumped up a bit and add 2 -3 TBS to my smoothie. You can't tell the

difference and it doesn't affect the texture of the smoothie at all. The jell

can also be added to applesauce and tastes great. I also like to add a scoop of

greens powder to the (unsweetened) applesauce. It turns it very green but also

very tasty. The jell is also great for the digestive system:

http://www.naturalnews.com/025459_chia_seeds_chia_seeds.html

quote: " Most health conscious people will be more familiar with linseeds than

they will be with chia seeds. So, if you've ever put a spoon of linseed into

some water and left it for thirty minutes, you would have returned to find a

kind of glutinous solution, kind of like a gel. Well, the same thing happens

with chia seeds, which is another reason that they are so good for you; they act

the same way in your gut. This means that they are really good for your

digestive system, providing both a high amount of fiber, and also this action of

forming a gel like solution moves through your body and cleans up as it goes.

It's also thought that this gel physically prevents the fast breaking down of

carbohydrates in the body, by slowing down the action of the enzymes on the

carbs.

Best,

Dee

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> Does anyone have ideas on how to get a serving of chia into your system and

not

> have a thick pasty drink to drink as in putting a scoop into a smoothie?

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[Guest guest]

This sounds yummy. I will try this. Thanks Dee.

I had never heard of linseed soaking either. So, I am wondering: is this like

fermentation? Should I get organic apple juice from the health food store like I

am thinking would be best because I think that has mother, if I am remembering

that right? I am just getting into broadening out my knowledge of healthy food.

My start was just getting all sugars out of my diet and drinking alkalized water

two years ago. I found coconut oil last July, and then I found this forum. Then

someone on here put me onto diatomaceous earth and I have some of that. Two

people answered my want post for kombucha, so I am waiting for for one or the

other's mother to give birth! So I say this to say, everything I learn, I learn

new. And everything on here is new.

Lyn

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From: Dolores <dgk@...>

Coconut Oil

Sent: Wed, February 16, 2011 5:25:03 PM

Subject: Re: re:not flax seed or hemp

Hi Lynn,

Here is what I do and it's SO easy. I put 2 cups apple juice in a glass jar and

add 1/3 cup of the seeds. Stir well and put in frig. The next day I stir again

in case it lumped up a bit and add 2 -3 TBS to my smoothie. You can't tell the

difference and it doesn't affect the texture of the smoothie at all. The jell

can also be added to applesauce and tastes great. I also like to add a scoop of

greens powder to the (unsweetened) applesauce. It turns it very green but also

very tasty. The jell is also great for the digestive system:

http://www.naturalnews.com/025459_chia_seeds_chia_seeds.html

quote: " Most health conscious people will be more familiar with linseeds than

they will be with chia seeds. So, if you've ever put a spoon of linseed into

some water and left it for thirty minutes, you would have returned to find a

kind of glutinous solution, kind of like a gel. Well, the same thing happens

with chia seeds, which is another reason that they are so good for you; they act

the same way in your gut. This means that they are really good for your

digestive system, providing both a high amount of fiber, and also this action of

forming a gel like solution moves through your body and cleans up as it goes.

It's also thought that this gel physically prevents the fast breaking down of

carbohydrates in the body, by slowing down the action of the enzymes on the

carbs.

Best,

Dee

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> Does anyone have ideas on how to get a serving of chia into your system and

not

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> have a thick pasty drink to drink as in putting a scoop into a smoothie?

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[Guest guest]

Dee:

When you make a chia gel like that, you can also use 1/4 cup of it to replace 1

whole egg (I use it in the coconut flour recipes, as using so many eggs makes

the stuff not keep well and also taste " eggy " Sorry, Dr. Fife) Since you're

using apple juice and not water, you could probably cut down the sweetener.

Laurie

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From: Dolores <dgk@...>

Coconut Oil

Sent: Wed, February 16, 2011 5:25:03 PM

Subject: Re: re:not flax seed or hemp

Hi Lynn,

Here is what I do and it's SO easy. I put 2 cups apple juice in a glass jar and

add 1/3 cup of the seeds. Stir well and put in frig. The next day I stir again

in case it lumped up a bit and add 2 -3 TBS to my smoothie. You can't tell the

difference and it doesn't affect the texture of the smoothie at all. The jell

can also be added to applesauce and tastes great. I also like to add a scoop of

greens powder to the (unsweetened) applesauce. It turns it very green but also

very tasty. The jell is also great for the digestive system:

http://www.naturalnews.com/025459_chia_seeds_chia_seeds.html

quote: " Most health conscious people will be more familiar with linseeds than

they will be with chia seeds. So, if you've ever put a spoon of linseed into

some water and left it for thirty minutes, you would have returned to find a

kind of glutinous solution, kind of like a gel. Well, the same thing happens

with chia seeds, which is another reason that they are so good for you; they act

the same way in your gut. This means that they are really good for your

digestive system, providing both a high amount of fiber, and also this action of

forming a gel like solution moves through your body and cleans up as it goes.

It's also thought that this gel physically prevents the fast breaking down of

carbohydrates in the body, by slowing down the action of the enzymes on the

carbs.

Best,

Dee

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> Does anyone have ideas on how to get a serving of chia into your system and

not

>

> have a thick pasty drink to drink as in putting a scoop into a smoothie?

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[Guest guest]

Hey, I like that tip! That's smart!

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From: Laurie Adler <92adler@...>

Coconut Oil

Sent: Thu, February 17, 2011 9:29:47 AM

Subject: Re: Re: re:not flax seed or hemp

Dee:

When you make a chia gel like that, you can also use 1/4 cup of it to replace 1

whole egg (I use it in the coconut flour recipes, as using so many eggs makes

the stuff not keep well and also taste " eggy " Sorry, Dr. Fife) Since you're

using apple juice and not water, you could probably cut down the sweetener.

Laurie

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From: Dolores <dgk@...>

Coconut Oil

Sent: Wed, February 16, 2011 5:25:03 PM

Subject: Re: re:not flax seed or hemp

Hi Lynn,

Here is what I do and it's SO easy. I put 2 cups apple juice in a glass jar and

add 1/3 cup of the seeds. Stir well and put in frig. The next day I stir again

in case it lumped up a bit and add 2 -3 TBS to my smoothie. You can't tell the

difference and it doesn't affect the texture of the smoothie at all. The jell

can also be added to applesauce and tastes great. I also like to add a scoop of

greens powder to the (unsweetened) applesauce. It turns it very green but also

very tasty. The jell is also great for the digestive system:

http://www.naturalnews.com/025459_chia_seeds_chia_seeds.html

quote: " Most health conscious people will be more familiar with linseeds than

they will be with chia seeds. So, if you've ever put a spoon of linseed into

some water and left it for thirty minutes, you would have returned to find a

kind of glutinous solution, kind of like a gel. Well, the same thing happens

with chia seeds, which is another reason that they are so good for you; they act

the same way in your gut. This means that they are really good for your

digestive system, providing both a high amount of fiber, and also this action of

forming a gel like solution moves through your body and cleans up as it goes.

It's also thought that this gel physically prevents the fast breaking down of

carbohydrates in the body, by slowing down the action of the enzymes on the

carbs.

Best,

Dee

>

> Does anyone have ideas on how to get a serving of chia into your system and

not

>

>

> have a thick pasty drink to drink as in putting a scoop into a smoothie?

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Lyn,

Organic apple juice would be fine as it's made with apples grown organically,

but it doesn't contain " mother " . I think you must be thinking of raw unfiltered

ACV (apple cider vinegar) - also great for a number of conditions. Also, the

soaking is not really fermentation as a special bacteria needs to be added for

that. Soaking just makes the seeds more edible, and the nutrients more available

for digestion. I used to grind them in a coffee grinder but prefer to soak them

now.

Dee

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> This sounds yummy. I will try this. Thanks Dee.

>

> I had never heard of linseed soaking either. So, I am wondering: is this like

> fermentation? Should I get organic apple juice from the health food store like

I

> am thinking would be best because I think that has mother, if I am remembering

> that right? <snip>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Laurie,

Sounds like a great idea. I'm going to try that next time.

Dee

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> Dee:

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> When you make a chia gel like that, you can also use 1/4 cup of it to replace

1

> whole egg (I use it in the coconut flour recipes, as using so many eggs makes

> the stuff not keep well and also taste " eggy " Sorry, Dr. Fife) Since you're

> using apple juice and not water, you could probably cut down the sweetener.

>

> Laurie

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