I sit at my desk with a teaspoon of Chia Goo, which we (and by we I mean my co-workers and I, have concluded looks like frog eggs) sitting in front of me. There’s only one way to see if it works. I lift the spoon to my mouth. I hesitate then quickly eat it. The texture leaves something to be desired. My first reaction is to gag but in actuality it doesn’t really taste bad at all. I think this might
All those years of getting (or giving) the Chia Pet as a gag gift I had no idea that these little seeds were so awesome. In theory of course, because this is only day 2 of the experiment and I have yet to confirm the super human powers that they will give me. Nor have I had time to confirm the negative side effects that Google listed on a search. And we all know, Google knows EVERYTHING!
The chia seed, mixed with water and allowed to form into a gelatinous blob, will become the substance that allows me to become a hiking goddess. (muhwahaha) Because of its ability to retain water for optimal absorption into the body, I will be able to hike for long distances on limited water. This being the point of the experiment btw.
I mix 1/3 cup of seeds into 2 cups of water, stir and wait and wait…and wait some more.
9 tablespoons per day
So I bought these seeds. Just your average looking, run of the mill seeds. Ok, not just your average seed.
I have to confess, the words cha cha cha chia might be associated with them. And I plan to eat them.
http://www.living-foods.com/articles/chia.html
http://whatscookingamerica.net/CharlotteBradley/Chai-Seeds.htm
http://icreatewisdom.com/chiaseed.html