Remember "chi, chi, chia," that jingle for Chia Pets? Well, the seeds themselves are tiny powerhouses of nutrition.
Rich in essential fats (EFAs), chia seed offers a healthy balance—30% omega 3s and 40% omega 6s. It's also a great source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, swelling in water and providing a feeling of fullness while helping to sweep toxins out of the intestinal tract for a safe detox.
Equally important, studies show that chia seed slows down how quickly the body converts carbohydrates into… Continue reading Categories
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Chia – The Seed that Supercharges
October 19th, 2009
Boost Weight Loss and Endurance, Fight Diabetes and Fatigue with Chia.
Remember "chi, chi, chia," that jingle for Chia Pets? Well, the seeds themselves are tiny powerhouses of nutrition.
Rich in essential fats (EFAs), chia seed offers a healthy balance—30% omega 3s and 40% omega 6s. It's also a great source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, swelling in water and providing a feeling of fullness while helping to sweep toxins out of the intestinal tract for a safe detox.
Equally important, studies show that chia seed slows down how quickly the body converts carbohydrates into… Continue reading
Remember "chi, chi, chia," that jingle for Chia Pets? Well, the seeds themselves are tiny powerhouses of nutrition.
Rich in essential fats (EFAs), chia seed offers a healthy balance—30% omega 3s and 40% omega 6s. It's also a great source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, swelling in water and providing a feeling of fullness while helping to sweep toxins out of the intestinal tract for a safe detox.
Equally important, studies show that chia seed slows down how quickly the body converts carbohydrates into… Continue reading Mercury Rising
August 26th, 2009
A big jump in women's toxic load.
A heavy metal that targets the brain, immune system, liver, and pituitary gland, mercury in women has jumped significantly in the past 10 years—from 2 percent to 30 percent among women 19 to 49 years old. "My findings also suggest a rise in risks for diseases associated with mercury over time," reports Dan R. Laks, M.S., a neuroscientist at UCLA.
This research comes close on the heels of a U.S. Geological Survey report showing that 25 percent of fish in U.S. rivers and streams had unsafe levels… Continue reading
A heavy metal that targets the brain, immune system, liver, and pituitary gland, mercury in women has jumped significantly in the past 10 years—from 2 percent to 30 percent among women 19 to 49 years old. "My findings also suggest a rise in risks for diseases associated with mercury over time," reports Dan R. Laks, M.S., a neuroscientist at UCLA.
This research comes close on the heels of a U.S. Geological Survey report showing that 25 percent of fish in U.S. rivers and streams had unsafe levels… Continue reading 
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