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dpnewell Offline
#1 Posted: Sun, Aug 4 2013, 7:44 PM EST
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You probably remember the Chia Pets, but chia seeds are highly nutritious, and have been used as a food source for hundreds of years. They are loaded with protein, calcium, magnesium, anti-oxidants, and contains more Omega-3 fatty acid than wild salmon. They help to normalize insulin levels, and reduce fat and cholesterol. Plus they're a high source of fiber.

I put them on my Gluten Free Rice Chex w/Coconut milk in the morning. Add them to my salad for lunch, and snack on chia pudding (2 TBS chia to 1/2 cup coconut milk and sweetener of choice). Good stuff, and a real energy booster.
crgcpro Offline
#2 Posted: Sun, Aug 4 2013, 7:45 PM EST
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Do they grow when you add water?
TWhitcombe3 Offline
#3 Posted: Sun, Aug 4 2013, 7:53 PM EST
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How's your body hair growth been working out? anything unusual? lmao...
TIGERCDW Offline
#4 Posted: Sun, Aug 4 2013, 7:54 PM EST
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Only a matter of time til a Chia Head starts grown' out yer ass

TIGER
ZRX1200 Offline
#5 Posted: Sun, Aug 4 2013, 8:36 PM EST
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They are VERY filling too. I eat em David.
mikey1597 Offline
#6 Posted: Sun, Aug 4 2013, 8:40 PM EST
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dpnewell wrote:
You probably remember the Chia Pets, but chia seeds are highly nutritious, and have been used as a food source for hundreds of years. They are loaded with protein, calcium, magnesium, anti-oxidants, and contains more Omega-3 fatty acid than wild salmon. They help to normalize insulin levels, and reduce fat and cholesterol. Plus they're a high source of fiber.

I put them on my Gluten Free Rice Chex w/Coconut milk in the morning. Add them to my salad for lunch, and snack on chia pudding (2 TBS chia to 1/2 cup coconut milk and sweetener of choice). Good stuff, and a real energy booster.



You eat this healthy and smoke cigars? Go figure
jetblasted Offline
#7 Posted: Sun, Aug 4 2013, 8:47 PM EST
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No
cwilhelmi Offline
#8 Posted: Sun, Aug 4 2013, 8:51 PM EST
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Yup, and you just reminded me that I forgot to pick them up at the store. Doh!
TMCTLT Offline
#9 Posted: Sun, Aug 4 2013, 8:51 PM EST
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TIGERCDW wrote:
Only a matter of time til a Chia Head starts grown' out yer ass

TIGER



Chris....you had mr roaring over here, funny chit bros!!

David, where do you find these little natural wonders ( you buyin up all da Chia pets round the holidays and hoardin em??)
dpnewell Offline
#10 Posted: Sun, Aug 4 2013, 9:18 PM EST
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mikey1597 wrote:
You eat this healthy and smoke cigars? Go figure


Not by choice. I'm allergic to every dang blasted thing under the sun. Gluten, soy, dairy, tree nuts, peanuts, chick peas, shellfish, corn and caffeine. I also have hyper-insulinism, which means no cane sugar, corn sugar, honey, agave nectar, etc. About the only allergan that doesn't bother me is eggs.

I'm always trying to find new things to eat, that don't trigger an allergy.
dpnewell Offline
#11 Posted: Sun, Aug 4 2013, 9:22 PM EST
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TMCTLT wrote:
Chris....you had mr roaring over here, funny chit bros!!

David, where do you find these little natural wonders ( you buyin up all da Chia pets round the holidays and hoardin em??)


Actually Paul, chia seeds are becoming very popular. Used to be you could only get them online, or a health food store, but now Trader Joes and even COSTCOs sell them.
dpnewell Offline
#12 Posted: Sun, Aug 4 2013, 9:26 PM EST
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cwilhelmi wrote:
Yup, and you just reminded me that I forgot to pick them up at the store. Doh!


FYI, COSTCOs sells them for around $5 a pound. About half what others charge.
cacman Offline
#13 Posted: Sun, Aug 4 2013, 10:19 PM EST
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If at Costco, check out the Hemp Seed offered.
cwilhelmi Offline
#14 Posted: Sun, Aug 4 2013, 11:08 PM EST
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dpnewell wrote:
FYI, COSTCOs sells them for around $5 a pound. About half what others charge.

We will have to see if our costco has them... costco in ny is crappy compared to the sf bay area when it comes to organic and health foods.
tyyler82 Offline
#15 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 1:01 AM EST
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They get stuck in my teeth...
ZRX1200 Offline
#16 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 1:05 AM EST
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Tyler use them in a fruit smoothie in the morning.
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#17 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 7:30 AM EST
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yes a lil goes a long way,,expand w moisture,,,,,,,,,make you poop too!!!!!!!!!!!
TomPRep Offline
#18 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 7:19 PM EST
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do you use straight chai seeds or chai and flax seeds? I saw both today and wasnt sure what to grab. i am a huge fan of flax seed as well but wondered if theu would be just as good mixed with the chai?
ZRX1200 Offline
#19 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 7:52 PM EST
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I use them both.


I also bake with flax meal added and almond flour and reduce the called for flour.
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#20 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 7:54 PM EST
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TomPRep wrote:
do you use straight chai seeds or chai and flax seeds? I saw both today and wasnt sure what to grab. i am a huge fan of flax seed as well but wondered if theu would be just as good mixed with the chai?


Tom,
In order to get the full nutritional value out of flax seeds, they need to be ground. Whole flax seeds will go right through you. Some nutritionists have referred to chia as "flax seeds on steroids". Plus they're fully digestible, so there's no need to grind them.

I'm 55 years old, and today I had to dig 10" x 32" deep footings for a carport I'm putting up next week. The ground was pig iron (about has hard as concrete). A 6' sharpened breaker bar, slammed into the ground with all my weight behind it, would penetrate and inch or less (and even made sparks). Slam the steel bar into the hole with everything I have a dozen times, then clean out less then an inch of dirt. Repeat 40 times per hole. After the first hole, I was spent. Sat down, drank some water, and ate a few spoonfuls of chia pudding. 5 minutes and I was ready for the next hole. I got them all dug, and I really don't think I would have without the chia. I had a little trouble getting out of the truck and walking into the house, when I got home, though, lol. YMMV.
cwilhelmi Offline
#21 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 7:55 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
I use them both.


I also bake with flax meal added and almond flour and reduce the called for flour.


That is so ghey!

Maybe you should share some actual recipes... BigGrin
dpnewell Offline
#22 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 8:00 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
I use them both.


I also bake with flax meal added and almond flour and reduce the called for flour.


Jamie,
I read somewhere, that if you're allergic to, or just want to avoid eggs, you can replace them in baking by mixing 1 TBS of flax meal with 2 TBS of water per egg, and allowing it to sit for 15 minutes before adding to the recipe.
dpnewell Offline
#23 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 8:22 PM EST
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cwilhelmi wrote:
That is so ghey!

Maybe you should share some actual recipes... BigGrin


Sure dude. I work construction, but due to my allergies, I've had to create my own recipes. Here's one I made a couple nights ago. whip

BROWNIES

1/2 cup Earth Balance natural buttery spread, melted (corn, soy and dairy free)
1 cup of my proprietary sweetener blend (coconut palm sugar, Xylitol, Erythritol)
2 eggs (the one allergan I don't have problems with)
1 tsp unsweetened vanilla extract
1/3 cup Chatfield's carob powder (caffeine free)
1/2 cup Hodgson Mill gluten free pancake mix (whole grain sorghum four, brown rice flour & flax meal)
1/4 tsp salt

Mix everything together, and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

...and no, I'm not ghey.
TomPRep Offline
#24 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 8:43 PM EST
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you ever substitute butter with coconut oil (solid)? I heard about it, of all places, on Dr. Oz. started doing it and it works quite well. tastes good, especially on some toast, and is one of the best fats we can eat. i was never a huge health buff but have changed things quite a bit due to my situation with my wife. i've never felt better (besides this damn back issue i have now) and never knew eating healthy can be as good as it is. just my $ .02
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#25 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 8:44 PM EST
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oh and thanks for the info. i never knew flax had to be ground to be worthwhile. i did hear about the egg substitute though, but never tried it yet. anxious to try the chai pudding!
wheelrite Offline
#26 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 8:47 PM EST
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Gluten free = food for pussies !!
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#27 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 8:56 PM EST
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dpnewell wrote:
Tom,
In order to get the full nutritional value out of flax seeds, they need to be ground. Whole flax seeds will go right through you. Some nutritionists have referred to chia as "flax seeds on steroids". Plus they're fully digestible, so there's no need to grind them.

I'm 55 years old, .



Dude, that's young! Did ya try soaking the ground first? We live in black land area and the ground gets hard as rocks and have seen 6" cracks in the ground during the hot summer months.
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#28 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 9:04 PM EST
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Some things just ain't right......


http://www.amazon.com/Chia-Obama-Handmade-Decorative-Determined/dp/B001PKU28E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375754370&sr=8-1&keywords=obama+chia+pet

All be it down right funny!

Doc
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#29 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 9:19 PM EST
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Man, I gotta shake my head, and thank god I don't have these issues.
cwilhelmi Offline
#30 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 9:36 PM EST
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dpnewell wrote:
Sure dude. I work construction, but due to my allergies, I've had to create my own recipes. Here's one I made a couple nights ago. whip

BROWNIES

1/2 cup Earth Balance natural buttery spread, melted (corn, soy and dairy free)
1 cup of my proprietary sweetener blend (coconut palm sugar, Xylitol, Erythritol)
2 eggs (the one allergan I don't have problems with)
1 tsp unsweetened vanilla extract
1/3 cup Chatfield's carob powder (caffeine free)
1/2 cup Hodgson Mill gluten free pancake mix (whole grain sorghum four, brown rice flour & flax meal)
1/4 tsp salt

Mix everything together, and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.

...and no, I'm not ghey.


Thanks DP - I was just pulling Jaime's leg saying what I could envision him saying...

My wife and her friend who is a raw chef got us into the superfoods. I gave her a lot of grief about going to cooking school to be a raw chef, what do they do? teach you how to chop for 3 months?

But our friend loves it and is now in Barbados doing the cooking thing, teaching yoga and surfing. Not too bad as opposed to when she worked with my wife as an animator doing 60-80 hrs per week and getting laid-off at the drop of a hat.

Thanks for the recipe!
dpnewell Offline
#31 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 9:55 PM EST
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wheelrite wrote:
Gluten free = food for pussies !!


Unless you're allergic. Some of us have no other choice.
dpnewell Offline
#32 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 9:56 PM EST
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cwilhelmi wrote:
Thanks DP - I was just pulling Jaime's leg saying what I could envision him saying...

My wife and her friend who is a raw chef got us into the superfoods. I gave her a lot of grief about going to cooking school to be a raw chef, what do they do? teach you how to chop for 3 months?

But our friend loves it and is now in Barbados doing the cooking thing, teaching yoga and surfing. Not too bad as opposed to when she worked with my wife as an animator doing 60-80 hrs per week and getting laid-off at the drop of a hat.

Thanks for the recipe!


Yes, I knew you where just bust'n on Jamie. My recipe was a bust back at ya.
dpnewell Offline
#33 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 10:03 PM EST
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TomPRep wrote:
you ever substitute butter with coconut oil (solid)? I heard about it, of all places, on Dr. Oz. started doing it and it works quite well. tastes good, especially on some toast, and is one of the best fats we can eat. i was never a huge health buff but have changed things quite a bit due to my situation with my wife. i've never felt better (besides this damn back issue i have now) and never knew eating healthy can be as good as it is. just my $ .02


I've used coconut oil, but it's kind of bland. Now I usually use the Earth Balance Soy Free spread. A mix of expeller pressed coconut, canola, safflower, flax and olive oils, plus is tastes pretty close to butter. Non-GMO and vegan too. Available at Walmart. Make sure you get the "soy free" one, as their original is made from soybean oil.
ZRX1200 Offline
#34 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 10:49 PM EST
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When I get home ill post up my muffin recipe
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#35 Posted: Mon, Aug 5 2013, 11:44 PM EST
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chachachea who wood eat them dangnabbit
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#36 Posted: Tue, Aug 6 2013, 12:03 AM EST
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Quote:
BROWNIES

1/2 cup Earth Balance natural buttery spread, melted (corn, soy and dairy free)
1 cup of my proprietary sweetener blend (coconut palm sugar, Xylitol, Erythritol)
2 eggs (the one allergan I don't have problems with)
1 tsp unsweetened vanilla extract
1/3 cup Chatfield's carob powder (caffeine free)
1/2 cup Hodgson Mill gluten free pancake mix (whole grain sorghum four, brown rice flour & flax meal)
1/4 tsp salt

Mix everything together, and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.


You forget the ganja, mon...
andytv Offline
#37 Posted: Wed, Aug 7 2013, 6:54 PM EST
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I mix them with water, lemon, and a little sweetener. Great pick me up.
wheelrite Offline
#38 Posted: Wed, Aug 7 2013, 6:55 PM EST
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Smelly Fart OUTRAGE !!!!!!!!!!!!!


wheel,
Palama Offline
#39 Posted: Thu, Feb 2 2023, 3:18 PM EST
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PorknBeans wrote:
chachachea who wood eat them dangnabbit


Haha! Totally forgot about this doofus! Laugh
tonygraz Offline
#40 Posted: Thu, Feb 2 2023, 7:25 PM EST
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Didn't we also have a member - pork soda ?
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#41 Posted: Thu, Feb 2 2023, 7:59 PM EST
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dpnewell is the chia pet "BOB ROSS".....

THE PBS OIL PAINTER...

"And A LITTLE CABIN LIVES RIIIIGGGHHHHTTTT OVER HEREEEE"
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#42 Posted: Thu, Feb 2 2023, 8:51 PM EST
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I loved bob ross
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#43 Posted: Fri, Feb 3 2023, 9:33 AM EST
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I think I'll eat some chia seeds before my next stab at the CBID auctions.
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