I actually learned about this at work a few weeks ago. I work the sensory end of market research and we often discuss odd ball foods.

I've been eating them for over a year. I add them to my morning yogurt, granola, & fruit mixture. I do think the extra fiber helps me feel satisfied longer. When I travel and don't use them, I feel hungry sooner than when I do use them.

Here's another bit of info Chia for Health - Dr. Andrew Weil

Thanks for the link Hh. WOW. As I was eating my sandwich for lunch, the seeds arrived. After my sandwich digested a little, I mixed 1 T. w/one third cup water, let it sit for about ten minutes, then drank it.

The energy hit me within ten minutes, just as someone said in one of the reviews. I immediately started doing more Christmas decorating. LOL.

Two thumb's up!

I bought some chia seeds a year or so ago when Dr. Oz mentioned them. The seeds have an extremely long shelf life, and I still have some around here.

I soaked some and added them to brownie mix. They make the brownies really moist.

I don't know anything about the chia seeds, I hope they work the way you want them too. But I am beginning to wonder about Dr.Oz, he's beginning to resemble an infomercial.

Maire, I don't watch him because from what little I've seen of his show's, it's all repetitive. I get it. I need to eat better, exercise more, go on a diet. LOL.

They are great as a gel in breads to help maintain moisture. Great in smoothies too.

oakley - we're in the same boat as far as diet and exercise go. Boy how I wish I enjoyed exercising.

If you run out of eggs, the chial gel makes a good egg replacer or if you need to make a baked good vegan. I have not tried it yet, but there are also recipes for a chia tapioca pudding where you soak it in coconut milk (or other milk of your choice) and sweeten and serve with fresh fruit. I am waiting for the summer to try that though.

I'm not sure I ever feel differently from anything I take, but I keep taking it because I know it's good for me. I add chia seeds and hemp seeds to my fruit smoothies.

Msrose, I'm taking mine "straight." lol. I want to get the maximum benefits so I'm mixing it with water then spoon feed myself. It takes me a good ten minutes to get it all down so I won't gag.

I'll probably sprinkle some in food, but taking it straight at least I know I'm getting a decent dose of the seeds.

I never heard about them providing an energy burst nor have I noticed any change in my energy level. I take them for the fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids.

Don't forget that 1 tablespoon has about 60 calories. Every calorie counts so you might have to adjust elsewhere if you're now adding an additional 60 calories to your daily diet.

Oh, and I meant to say
I get it. I need to eat better, exercise more, go on a diet.
This is the funniest thing you ever wrote!

This post was edited by hhireno on Sat, Dec 8, 12 at 9:31