By Melanie Albert, Nutrition & Wellness Expert, Author, Speaker, Founder & CEO Experience Nutrition

Chia seeds are the rage today! But some of us remember when they were the green hair that grew on our Chia Pets when we were kids. Who knew that decades later we’d be eating them!

Chia seeds come from a flowering plant in the mint family that’s native to Mexico and Guatemala, and history suggests it was a very important food crop for the Aztecs.

 Benefits of Chia Seeds

  •   Good fats. Chia seeds, like hemp seeds and flax seeds are a great ALA omega-3 healthy-fat rich seed, which is important for brain health and reduction of inflammation in the body.
  • High in protein. Great source of protein for vegetarians and vegans
  •  Stabilize blood sugar. Important for diabetics
  • Improve heart health. According to the Cleveland Clinic, chia seeds have been shown to improve blood pressure in diabetics, and may also increase healthy cholesterol, while lowering total, bad LDL and triglyceride cholesterol
  • Good source of calcium. 18% or the recommended daily intake for calcium.

9 Ways 90 Days Organic Chia Pudding Recipe

9 Ways 90 Days Chia Seed Pudding

9 Ways 90 Days Chia Seed Pudding

 Ingredients

  •  1/3 cup chia seeds
  • 1 cup soy milk
  • 2 chopped bananas
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 Medjool date, if you desire more sweetness
  • Berries, nuts and seeds for toppings

 Simple Steps

  • Mix chia seeds, vanilla and date into the soy milk
  • Fold in the bananas
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight)
  • Enjoy for breakfast, snack, or dessert with your favorite berries, nuts and seeds

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