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Chia Seeds 3 Pound (Chemical Free) |  | Brand: The Raw Food World
Category: Health and Beauty
Buy New: $25.95
as of 9/10/2010 09:44 PDT details
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Seller: RawReform
Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 3413
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.2
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 8.1 x 1.9
ASIN: B0014LNIPI
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | No Gluten No Flour | | • | The Chia Seed is an amazing food. For centuries many have used the seeds for a host of different reasons. | | • | Native Americans would take a pouch of seeds and a gourd of water on their trips. | | • | The seeds were their food source and taken with the water they would hydrate their bodies for endurance. |
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Product Description
When you hydrate the seeds in water the seeds shell opens up and absorbs up to nine times its volume in water. This then forms a gel, which is called Chia Seed Gel. The gel helps keep your body hydrated. The gel is also 90% soluble fiber, which is beneficial for your digestive track. People use the seeds when they are involved in sports or physical activities for endurance.
The seeds have twice the protein of any other seed or grain, five times the calcium of milk, boron which is trace mineral that helps transfer calcium into your bones, omega 3 and omega 6 which are essential oils for the body. They also have a very long list of valuable nutrients in them naturally. The soluble fiber in the gel forms a wall between carbohydrates and the body, releasing them slowly into the body. This has been found to be very helpful for people who have trouble controlling their sugar levels like Diabetics. Dieters love the seeds because it can be added to any food or drink in a ratio of 75% to the volume of food or drink and will not change the taste. Because the carbohydrates are released slowly you will get the feeling of being full. Many use the seeds as a way to control their appetites. The gel has no taste.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 16
 not one three pound bags as other say August 21, 2010
P. Harding
seeds arrived quickly and in a heavy plastic bag but mine arrived in one 3 pound bag not three like others have been saying. Would have preferred 3 one pound bags.
 great for it's nutritional value August 9, 2010
happy O
I have been using this i think for a week. It does not keep me full for long as others experience, but it keeps me regular. I would have given it a five star if it kept me hunger and craving free for hours. But it has great nutritional benefits so that is why am sticking with it.
Just Try It May 28, 2010
S. Holcomb (In the Middle)
Healthy & good to use if you are looking for an organic product that makes you feel full. I'll continue purchasing this natural supplement.
Good deal on Chia seeds! April 24, 2010
Aaron Jacobs (Kailua-Kona, HI USA)
We received our Chia seeds quickly. They are just like what we buy at the health food store at a fraction of the cost.
Chia for endurance sports October 27, 2009
C. Garcia (Texas)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I run ultra marathons. I was having some difficulty getting enough food/fuel into my body during races. I would find myself in the 7-8 hour range of a race and needing more food but unable to scarf down multiple gel packs; frankly you can only eat so many of those things. I consistently consume a gel pack every hour during a race. The gel packs typically have about 100-140 calories. During endurance sports you really need more like 250-400 calories per hour so gels plus sports beverages were not enough.
I've begun training with chia and seen an immediate change. For one, a tablespoon of chia has about 70 calories. I've replaced my gel packs for 5 tablespoons of chia per hour (350 calories). I can feel the higher level of energy about 10 minutes after taking the chia.
The other thing I've found with chia is that it provides my body with better hydration. Typically I drink 20oz of water per 6 miles. After using the chia I find 20 oz of water will last me a little over 10 miles.
To prepare the chia I mix 2 cups of water with 1/3 cup of chia. Let it set in the open air for about 20 minutes stirring periodicaly to make sure all the seeds get soaked. Then I put it in a tuperware and leave it in the fridge overnight (minimum 2 hours).
Overall, I'm very pleased with this little seed. I'll continue training with chia as I prep for upcoming races.
Push Beyond,
CRG
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