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seeds  Its time for our weekly "benefits of" post. chia
seeds!!!! Thats right. Chia, just like what is in the chia pets.
These are tiny little seeds that are gaining more and more
popularity due to all the amazing health benefits that go along
with eating them. Chia seeds are a nutrient dense food that go
back as far as the ancient aztecs and was a staple of their
diet. Here are just a few of the benefits of daily consumption
of the chia!  ~Hydrophilic properties: prolongs hydration in
body, makes it helpful during any endurance type of event
~highly soluble fiber content ~high in protein ~they are easy to
digest as is, no need to grind up like flax seeds ~Aids proper
function of the intestinal tract ~FULL of micronutrients such as
Vitamins B and C, boron, calcium, iron and potassium ~best plant
source for Omega-3's ~highly absorbable amino acids ~natural
linoleic acid ~stabilizes blood