Chia Seeds

I am waking up to the first thunderstorm of the season this morning so needless to say on top of feeling unmotivated because of the weather I also could have slept for a couple more hours but when you have a 2 year old that nothing unmotivates her, you are up by 7am no matter what.  That being said I am still committed to making my big Sunday breakfast, I'm just not sure how much creativity is going to be put towards it this week.  I just wanted to share a little useful information that I came across this morning. Upon deciding that I would just make "ol' faithful", my Sweet Potato Pancakes,  I found some Chia Seeds in my pantry and decided in place of the ground flax I would use these knowing that they are a health benefit but not sure all for what, so i checked it out...

7 GOOD REASONS TO START EATING CHIA SEEDS

1) Help weight loss. Chia seeds are popular for weight loss. They reduce food cravings by preventing some of the food that you eat from getting absorbed into your system. This blockage of calorie absorption makes them a great diet helper.

2) Feel fuller faster: They can also help your diet by making you feel full. This is because they absorb 10 times their weight in water, forming a bulky gel.

3) Hydration for athletes: They are also great for athletes because the "chia gel" can hydrate the body.

4) Reduce your blood pressure: There's evidence to suggest they can reduce blood pressure.

5) Omega-3: They are the richest plant source of Omega-3 (the vital fats that protect against inflammation—such as arthritis—and heart disease). In fact, they contain more Omega-3 than salmon!

6) Benefits for diabetes: Because chia seeds slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrates into simple sugars, studies indicate they can control blood sugar. This leads scientists to believe chia seeds may have great benefits for diabetics.

7) They are easier to digest than flax seeds, and don't need to be ground up.

This is really cool to me! These tiny black seeds/nuts can do soo much & they can easily be added to practically any meal! I sincerly hope they get added to your next weeks grocery list!