{"id":1771,"date":"2016-12-27T16:32:38","date_gmt":"2016-12-27T21:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=1771"},"modified":"2017-06-22T06:13:48","modified_gmt":"2017-06-22T10:13:48","slug":"ways-to-eat-chia-seeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/ways-to-eat-chia-seeds\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways To Eat Chia Seeds You Would Have Never Thought Of"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Say the word \u2018chia\u2019 and some people will picture the ceramic pet that sat on their childhood home’s kitchen window sill and sprouted green, leafy locks. That\u2019s not what we\u2019re talking about here.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/chia\/N-8bg\" target=\"_blank\">Chia<\/a>\u2014itty-bitty seeds that are typically black, goldish, or gray\u2014were apparently eaten by the <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000727.htm\" target=\"_blank\">ancient Aztecs<\/a>, and have become a favorite superfood today. They’re so popular, in fact, that we\u2019ve seen four-pound bags of them being sold at wholesale stores.<\/p>\n<p>The nutritional stats of these little guys live up to the hype: Just two tablespoons of <a href=\"https:\/\/ndb.nal.usda.gov\/ndb\/foods\/show\/76390?man=&lfacet=&count=&max=&qlookup=&offset=&sort=&format=Abridged&reportfmt=other&rptfrm=&ndbno=&nutrient1=&nutrient2=&nutrient3=&subset=&totCount=&measureby=&Q99559=2&Qv=1&Q99559=1&Qv=1\" target=\"_blank\">chia seeds<\/a> contain six grams of fiber and four grams of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein\/N-8ea\" target=\"_blank\">protein<\/a>. They also pack between 14 and 18 percent of your daily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/calcium\/N-8dl\" target=\"_blank\">calcium<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/iron\/N-8ds\" target=\"_blank\">iron<\/a>, and magnesium needs, says the <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000727.htm\" target=\"_blank\">National Institute of Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlus, chia seeds contain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/omega-fatty-acids\/N-8az\" target=\"_blank\">omega-3s<\/a>, an essential fatty acid we can only get from food, which supports our brains, and immune and digestive systems,\u201d says Jaclyn Jacobsen, R.D., in-house dietitian for The Vitamin Shoppe.<\/p>\n<p>Chia seeds are an easy addition to any smoothie or bowl of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/organic-rolled-oats-32-oz-powder\/brl1015\" target=\"_blank\">oatmeal<\/a>, but the tiny powerhouses can be used in so many other ways, too.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Egg Substitute<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Vegans and egg-o-phobes (oh yes, they exist) often use ground <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/spectrum-naturals-essential-flaxseed-ground-organic-14-oz-granules\/sa-1126\" target=\"_blank\">flax seeds<\/a> to make egg substitutes when baking. To make a \u2018chia egg,\u2019 mix 1 tablespoon chia seeds with 3 tablespoons water and let sit for 20 minutes. The outer layer of chia seeds absorbs water, swelling to form a gel.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Breading<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Mix ground chia seeds with almond flower to make a gluten-free breading for your favorite chicken or fish dishes. You can also sub chia seeds for breadcrumbs in meatball recipes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1778\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1778\" style=\"width: 473px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1778\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/ways-to-eat-chia-seeds\/chocolate-chia-pudding\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?fit=2119%2C1415&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2119,1415\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"5.6","credit":"Getty Images\\\/iStockphoto","camera":"NIKON D610","caption":"Chocolate Chia Pudding","created_timestamp":"1459678415","copyright":"A_Lein","focal_length":"70","iso":"200","shutter_speed":"0.008","title":"Chocolate Chia Pudding","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"Chocolate Chia Pudding\" data-image-description data-image-caption=\"<p>Chocolate Chia Pudding<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?fit=740%2C494&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\" wp-image-1778 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/c34193.sgvps.net\/~mauricez\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?resize=473%2C316\" alt=\"Chocolate Chia Pudding\" width=\"473\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?w=2119&ssl=1 2119w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?resize=768%2C513&ssl=1 768w, 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Images\\\/iStockphoto","camera":"NIKON D610","caption":"Chocolate Chia Pudding","created_timestamp":"1459678415","copyright":"A_Lein","focal_length":"70","iso":"200","shutter_speed":"0.008","title":"Chocolate Chia Pudding","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"Chocolate Chia Pudding\" data-image-description data-image-caption=\"<p>Chocolate Chia Pudding<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?fit=740%2C494&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\" wp-image-1778 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20473%20316%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Chocolate Chia Pudding\" width=\"473\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20473%20316%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 473w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?w=2119&ssl=1 2119w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?resize=768%2C513&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?resize=272%2C182&ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?resize=740%2C494&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg?w=1480&ssl=1 1480w\" data-src=\"http:\/\/c34193.sgvps.net\/~mauricez\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-518698838-1.jpg\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">photo credit: iStock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Chia Protein Pudding <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Mix 1\/3 cup chia seeds, 1 tablespoon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/search?search=almond%2Bbutter\" target=\"_blank\">almond butter<\/a>, 1 \u00bd cups water, \u00bd teaspoon vanilla extract, \u00bc cup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/search?search=chocolate%2Bprotein%2Bpowder\" target=\"_blank\">chocolate protein powder<\/a>, and a pinch of salt. Refrigerate mixture for at least 20 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb water and create that pudding-like consistency.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Energy Gel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Combine a few tablespoons of chia seeds with coconut water and let sit for 20 minutes. This homemade energy gel packs more nutrients than many store-bought brands\u2014plus, no artificial ingredients.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1783\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1783\" style=\"width: 509px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1783\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/ways-to-eat-chia-seeds\/blackberry-and-raspberry-jam-with-chia-seeds-in-glasses\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg?fit=2121%2C1414&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2121,1414\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"7.1","credit":"Getty Images\\\/iStockphoto","camera":"Canon EOS 5D Mark II","caption":"Blackberry and raspberry jam with chia seeds in glasses","created_timestamp":"1446291952","copyright":"Tuned_In","focal_length":"90","iso":"100","shutter_speed":"0.25","title":"Blackberry and raspberry jam with chia seeds in glasses","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"Blackberry and raspberry jam with chia seeds in glasses\" data-image-description data-image-caption=\"<p>Blackberry and raspberry jam with chia seeds in glasses<\/p>\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg?fit=740%2C494&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\" wp-image-1783 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/c34193.sgvps.net\/~mauricez\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg?resize=509%2C339\" alt=\"Blackberry and raspberry jam with chia seeds in glasses\" width=\"509\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg?w=2121&ssl=1 2121w, 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data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg?fit=740%2C494&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\" wp-image-1783 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20509%20339%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Blackberry and raspberry jam with chia seeds in glasses\" width=\"509\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20509%20339%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 509w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg?w=2121&ssl=1 2121w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg?resize=272%2C181&ssl=1 272w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg?resize=740%2C493&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg?w=1480&ssl=1 1480w\" data-src=\"http:\/\/c34193.sgvps.net\/~mauricez\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-494950146-1.jpg\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1783\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">photo credit: iStock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Chia Jam <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Blend 1 cup strawberries, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, a pinch of cinnamon, and 2 pipettes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/stevia-4-oz\/vs-2493\" target=\"_blank\">plnt liquid stevia<\/a>. Refrigerate for 20 minutes and you\u2019ve got a fruit spread without the added sugar. \u201cChia jam is nice and thick, and spreads really well,\u201d says Jacobsen.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Thickening Agent<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Swap chia seeds in for corn starch or other thickening agents in recipes. Add chia seeds gradually to soups or gravies until you reach the desired thickness.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Chia Pancakes Or Waffles<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Mix chia seeds into your go-to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/search?search=pancake\" target=\"_blank\">pancake<\/a> or waffle batter for a more nutritious breakfast treat.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1787\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1787\" style=\"width: 482px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1787\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/ways-to-eat-chia-seeds\/chia-frozen-popsicles\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/istock-512743972-1.jpg?fit=1386%2C1301&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1386,1301\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"9","credit":"Getty Images\\\/iStockphoto","camera":"Canon EOS 5D 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