Salba Seeds
I managed to stumble across an interesting health conscious news bite about Salba seeds (the seeds that grow on Chia Pets). Check out the linked articles below:
Seeds Of Wellness: Return Of A Supergrain
The Aztec civilization may never rise again, but part of its ancient legacy may be a gift of better health to those who have rediscovered the secret of its prized "running food." By Ted Kreiter, From The Saturday Evening Post, November/December 2005 Issue
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3 Reasons to Eat Chia Seeds
Sprinkle these seeds on a salad to add healthy fats
By Andrew Weil , Dr. Weil is clinical professor of medicine at the University of Arizona and director of its Program in Integrative Medicine.
Question: "My friend told me that chia seeds are good for you and are loaded with omega-3s. Is this true?"
Answer: Yes, it certainly is. The word chia often conjures visions of those terra-cotta figurines that, when slathered with chia seeds, grow green "hair." In reality, these healthful, edible seeds are a better source of omega-3 fatty acids than flaxseed (the fats protect against inflammation and heart disease). Chia seeds come from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family that grows in southern Mexico.
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Simple grain offers health benefits to diabetics
Updated Thu. Nov. 15 2007 10:00 PM ET; CTV.ca News Staff
An ancient grain that was once the staple of the Aztec diet is not only surprisingly nutritious, it can also help regulate blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease in diabetics, Canadian researchers report in a new study in the journal Diabetes Care.
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Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies on a Request from the Commission related to the safety of chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seed and ground whole chia seed as a novel food ingredient intended for use in bread (October 5, 2005)
http://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/208/efsa_opinion_on_chia_salvia_hispanica_l_seeds.pdf
Seeds Of Wellness: Return Of A Supergrain
The Aztec civilization may never rise again, but part of its ancient legacy may be a gift of better health to those who have rediscovered the secret of its prized "running food." By Ted Kreiter, From The Saturday Evening Post, November/December 2005 Issue
Click here for more of the article.
3 Reasons to Eat Chia Seeds
Sprinkle these seeds on a salad to add healthy fats
By Andrew Weil , Dr. Weil is clinical professor of medicine at the University of Arizona and director of its Program in Integrative Medicine.
Question: "My friend told me that chia seeds are good for you and are loaded with omega-3s. Is this true?"
Answer: Yes, it certainly is. The word chia often conjures visions of those terra-cotta figurines that, when slathered with chia seeds, grow green "hair." In reality, these healthful, edible seeds are a better source of omega-3 fatty acids than flaxseed (the fats protect against inflammation and heart disease). Chia seeds come from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family that grows in southern Mexico.
Click here for more of the article.
Simple grain offers health benefits to diabetics
Updated Thu. Nov. 15 2007 10:00 PM ET; CTV.ca News Staff
An ancient grain that was once the staple of the Aztec diet is not only surprisingly nutritious, it can also help regulate blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease in diabetics, Canadian researchers report in a new study in the journal Diabetes Care.
Click here for more of the article.
Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies on a Request from the Commission related to the safety of chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seed and ground whole chia seed as a novel food ingredient intended for use in bread (October 5, 2005)
http://www.bfr.bund.de/cm/208/efsa_opinion_on_chia_salvia_hispanica_l_seeds.pdf
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