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<\/a><\/p>\nChia’s Superfood Superpowers Good for a Happy and Healthy Belly How to use Chia Seeds: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Cacao Chia Pudding<\/strong><\/p>\n 1\/2 cup almond milk<\/p>\n 2 tbsp chia seeds<\/p>\n 1\/2 tbsp raw cacao powder (learn more about cacao here<\/a><\/strong>!)<\/p>\n 1 tbsp nut butter<\/p>\n Optional:<\/em>\u00a0banana, frozen berries, protein powder, maple syrup or stevia<\/p>\n Combine all ingredients into a cup or blender. Stir or blend. Refrigerate, stirring every few minutes until desired consistency, for up to 20 minutes. Enjoy!<\/p>\n Also Read:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n How to Cook with Chia Seeds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Protein vs. Carbs: The Perfect Post-Workout Meal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0Cacao vs. Cocoa, Plus 6 Delicious Cacao Recipes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The chia plant didn’t have the best introduction to the American market. (Ch-ch-chia, anyone?) But don’t be fooled into thinking that chia seeds\u2014which are being added to everything from smoothies to cookies\u2014are all hype. The truth is, chia seeds may … Continue reading
\n<\/strong>Chia is the ancient Mayan word for “strength” and these tiny seeds, which are primarily grown in Southern Mexico and have been eaten for thousands of years, live up to their name.\u00a0They’re packed with amazing amounts of goodness to keep you strong and vibrantly alive. Here are just some of the superpowers packed into the minuscule seeds. A serving boasts:<\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/strong>Sold on chia seeds? That’s great, but there’s more: Chia seeds help balance blood glucose levels, which means they’re great for diabetics! And, w<\/span>hen exposed to liquid (like in water, smoothies, and oatmeal), the fibrous coating outside of chia seeds and turns into a gel. This gel literally serves like a <\/span>toxin-remover for your body<\/a><\/strong>, soaking up unhealthy particles and compounds that need to be eliminated from your system. Chia seeds have been found to improve the health of the intestinal tract and, thanks the their expanding properties and the fiber, they can help you stay feeling full for longer.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Chia seeds are great additions to all smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, and pudding. You can add them to just about anything so play around with where you put them. A teaspoon or two is usually plenty. Or try this recipe, which is my favorite sweet treat that serves as a killer post-workout snack<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n