Optimal Chia Seed - Bulk 1 Pound

We offer naturally-organic and chemical-free Optimal Chia Seeds in bulk 1 lb resealable bags. Optimal Chia Seeds are a great super food with an outstanding nutritional profile. As a natural food source that is highly concentrated with a complex supply of quality nutrients. Optimal Chia Seeds Contain:

• High Omega-3
• High Protein
• High Fiber
• Antioxidants
• B-Vitamins
• Calcium
• Boron
• 30 times their weight in water absorption

Optimal Chia Seeds contain many essential nutrients and have shown to be helpful with the following health conditions:

• Weight Loss
• Diabetes
• Heart Disease
• Bone Health
• Digestive Disorders

How to Prepare and Use the Optimal Chia Seeds

Optimal Chia Seeds should be considered part of your regular diet and not as a supplement. They can be added to all of your favorite meals just like you would add a spice, and since the Optimal Chia Seeds have little to no taste, you won't even realize they're there! Simply sprinkle them over salads, soups, veggies, or any other foods of your choice, and help benefit your overall health without even tasting it. Dr. Ben recommends taking three tablespoons of chia seeds or gel three times a day.

The lack of taste in Optimal Chia Seeds is very important since you usually end up with healthy foods that have strong flavors or unfamiliar textures, making it a challenge to consume them. You can add Optimal Chia Seeds directly to your foods, dry, or as a gel. Whether you are eating Optimal Chia Seeds in your food dry, as a gel, or directly from the container (not recommended, but possible), remember to drink an ample amount of water, as you normally would when consuming any food that is high in fiber.

How to make Chia Gel: Put 1/3 cup of dried chia seeds into a resealable glass container. Add two cups of filtered water and stir with a whisk.  Wait 5-10 minutes and whisk again before refrigerating.  Chia gel will last up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.  If you choose to eat the Optimal Chia Seeds in a gel form, you can add them right in to jams, jellies, peanut butter, milkshakes, nut spreads, smoothies, hot or cold cereals, yogurts, mustard, ketchup, tartar sauce, barbecue sauces, and more. It makes a great fat substitute, promoting energy and endurance.

High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Optimal Chia Seeds naturally contain more than 60% of Omega-3 fatty acids--higher than any other plant we know of. Chia seeds do not have to be ground up prior to consumption like many other seeds that are high in good fats such as Omega-3s--which adds a huge convenience factor in adding them to your diet.

High in Protein

Between 19–23 percent of the Chia seed by weight is protein--a much higher protein weight than other seeds and grains. Good fats combined with an excellent source of protein make Optimal Chia Seeds perfect for those who are dieting.

High in Fiber

Optimal Chia Seeds can absorb up to 30 times their weight in liquids such as juice or water. This ability can prolong hydration (we call it time-released water) and retain electrolytes in body fluids, especially during peaks of exertion or exercise. A 15 gram serving of Optimal Chia Seeds can provide you with 4-5 grams of fiber.

Antioxidants

Optimal Chia Seeds contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E, but also have Cinnamic acids. It is believed that these three (especially the Cinnamic acid) help preserve the seeds and, more importantly, protect the good fats from oxidizing (going bad). Because of this process, Optimal Chia Seeds can last for years.

Calcium

Just 2 oz. of Optimal Chia Seeds contain 600 mg of Calcium--compared with 120 mg for milk. Following the Herbal Pharmacist® recommendation to find your vitamins and minerals in ""food form,"" Optimal Chia Seeds are a top suggestion for those seeking more calcium in their diet without resorting to tablets or capsules. Plus, Optimal Chia Seeds contain Boron--a critical mineral in bone health--so it's ideal for those concerned with Osteoporosis and overall bone care.

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds:

Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Level Control

Having fiber before a meal can help curb your appetite by giving you the sense of being full. Since Optimal Chia Seeds can absorb up to 30 times their weight in water, you will have the sensation of feeling full though you have not consumed a lot of food.

Also, as previously mentioned, Optimal Chia Seeds are high in protein. Protein is very beneficial in any weight loss program since it provides a great energy source and helps in assuring that you keep your muscle mass while burning off fat.

When Optimal Chia Seeds are mixed with water or stomach juices, a gel forms that creates a physical barrier between the carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them down. The carbohydrates are digested eventually, but at a slow and uniform rate. Optimal Chia Seed gel also can slow digestion and help balance blood sugar levels. There is no insulin surge or spike needed to lower the blood sugar level after eating Optimal Chia Seeds. By achieving this, you will have fewer energy drops and cravings for processed foods. This balancing of blood sugar levels is also critical for those with both hyper (high) and hypo (low) blood sugar.

Heart Disease Prevention

With regards to heart disease, the Optimal Chia Seeds can provide added dietary support. We know that a high-fiber diet is recommended for those with high cholesterol and other forms of cardiovascular disease. Also, Omega-3 fatty acids are recommended for heart health. The Omega-3 fatty acids found in the Optimal Chia Seeds (ALA) can be converted into EPA (the heart-healthy component of fish oil). Adding a few servings of the Optimal Chia Seeds to your regular diet is a huge step in the right direction for anyone concerned with cardiovascular disease.

Overall Good Bone Health

As previously mentioned, the Optimal Chia Seeds are high in calcium and other minerals known to be helpful in overall bone health. Getting your minerals (and vitamins) from a food source, instead of using tablets or capsules is most ideal. You get better digestion, absorption, and retention when they come from food rather than synthetic products. A recent study showed that women who consumed more calcium in their regular diet had better bone health and required less calcium than those who took most of their calcium from supplements.

Digestive Disorders

Fiber is critical for healthy digestion. We need to consume 35+ grams of fiber per day and if it doesn't come from your food you must supplement. Now, with Chia, 1 tablespoon serving can give you about 1/5 of your daily needs (7.4 grams). One tablespoon of Chia isn't very much, so I recommend at least 2 to 4 per day as part of your everyday diet.