Is is it a pet? Will it make me grow green hair? The truth is, yes, chia pets come from chia seeds, but this little seed is way more than a funny plant to put on your windowsill. A chia seed is something that is really easy to incorporate into your diet. You can buy it at almost any grocery store, even my local Stop & Shop sells them. Chia seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are the good fats your body needs and actually thrives on. Omega-3's are an anti-inflammatory, which is the best way to keep your body in good health and critical to maintaining a healthy weight. Anti-inflammatories positively impact blood vessels, joints and help keep weight down. Lots of the foods we eat in a traditional diet cause inflammation - sugar and bad fats specifically - so it's crucial to balance that out with anti-inflammatories.
Many times people think of fish as a great source of omega-3's, which is true. But being able to get them from a plant versus an animal product is even better. Especially if you're a vegan, vegetarian or a part-time vegan/vegetarian like myself. Also, chia seeds have a very neutral taste, so they're easy to add into almost anything. Specifically, I add them to my yogurt every morning, but you can sprinkle them on a salad or an english muffin or even make a chia seed pudding.
Check out the chia seeds and let me know what you think!
Love, Lizzie
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