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GreenValley
05-03-2007, 02:39 PM
Hi Raw Lovers,

I am putting 2 tablespoons of raw Salba (www.sourcesalba.com) in my smoothie in the morning.
I am using it now for over 3 months and a notice a lot of benefits, as well as my parents who have high cholesterol and diabetes.
The first thing I noticed was an effect in bowel movement, before I went to the washroom only 1 time in 3 days.... now at leased 1 time a day! So, Salba helps me detoxify.
My dad and mom both lost weight with Salba and there C-reactive protein and A1C went down!

I wanted to know if also other people are using it?
and have the same amazing effects as me and my family.

Have the craziest day Ever!
Valerie :cool:
jaurequi
05-03-2007, 02:43 PM
Yes, it's very nutritious. Excellent source of essential fatty acids, especially Omega 3.

Salba, by the way, is a product name for a type of chia seeds.

Best,
Veganforlife
05-03-2007, 02:45 PM
Here's info on it:

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?id=62199-salba-omega-chia

It's basically a white (non-geo modified) chia seed.
Lunar*Fey
05-03-2007, 02:46 PM
I've never heard of it. THank you for bringing it to my attention though! I wonder if I can buy it at a HFS? Does it taste good?
Veganforlife
05-03-2007, 02:49 PM
Well, if it's a chia seed, you're gonna want to add it to something. I don't think any product like this "tastes" good as it. I really think it's meant to be added to a smoothie or something.
LightLover
05-03-2007, 02:51 PM
You can also use it as a thickener in desserts, pies etc...


LL
wyjoz
05-03-2007, 03:38 PM
You can also use it as a thickener in desserts, pies etc...LL

do you have to soak the seeds first? Joz
LightLover
05-03-2007, 03:41 PM
do you have to soak the seeds first? Joz

definitely!

LL
Sleek98
05-03-2007, 07:31 PM
I think you really only need to soak it for around 15 minutes for it to start gelling.
trinity082482
05-03-2007, 08:05 PM
Thank you very much for bringing Salba up. I have never heard of it before and it sounds wonderful! I could see my family using it in many meals for added health. It's pretty cheap through Amazon too. Less then $13.00 for a bag. I don't know if my local health store carries it but I might call tomorrow and check :o
juliebove
06-01-2007, 12:49 AM
http://www.annieappleseedproject.org/chia.html

This link says:

"Thus, one of the best uses of chia seeds is to convert them into chia gel. To do this you add 1/3 cup of seeds to 2 cups of water, stir well to break up any clumps, and let sit in your refrigerator for about twelve hours.

(It will gel in less than an hour, but the additional soaking increases the nutritional impact of the gel.)"
trinity082482
06-01-2007, 02:22 AM
Yep I eat them every day!!!!! I sprinkle them on salads, put them in smoothies.. I love love them! Just knowing how good they are for you and they have no taste so you can put them in any food!!
juliebove
06-01-2007, 02:38 AM
Yep I eat them every day!!!!! I sprinkle them on salads, put them in smoothies.. I love love them! Just knowing how good they are for you and they have no taste so you can put them in any food!!

Wish I liked smoothies, but I don't.