I’m continuing on my crusade to get everyone to incorporate Chia Seeds into their diets. I’m not pretending to be a nutritionist nor am I a dietician but, when I do stumble upon something that totally enhances the nutritional component of a dish without detracting from its flavor, I love sharing it. Tonight for dinner I cooked a simple side by combining some quinoa with chia seeds. Talk about a seriously protein and fiber rich dish – you can’t go wrong here. The nutty flavor from the cooked quinoa is subtly offset by the delicately tangy … [Read more...]
Raspberry Almond Chia Pudding
May 1, 2014 By 2 Comments
Two years ago Chia seeds made their way to my family's table. I was laughing at how long it took me to discover these seeds since they had been used to power the ancient Aztec warriors as well as the Indians of the Copper Canyons-- both of whom were renowned for their superhuman endurance and fitness levels. I had been reading about the many benefits to this "seed" and figured there were easy and subtle ways I could add this super seed to my kids' diets . What could be better than adding an ingredient that's high in fiber, magnesium, … [Read more...]
