Are Our Chia Seeds Clean? Are Our Chia Seeds Fresh?

Yes! Each batch of Chia Seeds (Salvia Hispanica L) we import from Mexico and/or South America are Laboratory Inspected and certified clean according to FDA requirements. We guarantee you will receive clean, fresh Chia Seeds (Salvia Hispanica) each time you order from us. These are premium Chia Seeds grown without the use of chemicals, pesticides, or herbicides and they are guaranteed to satisfy your needs. (Note: Fresh Chia Seeds have no odor or taste when added to water. If you have purchased Chia Seeds and found them to taste weird or smell rancid, they are. A lot of Chia Seeds are imported for "Chia Novelty Planters". These seeds are from previous crops and may be rancid. They may also be unfit for human consumption. Be sure the Chia Seeds you purchase to eat have been certified clean.)

Why Is "Raw" So Important?

Whenever heat is applied to any monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fatty acid such as found in Chia Seeds (Salvia Hispanica L), it changes from a "cis form" (horseshoe shape) to a trans fatty acid (straight shape) form. The body has no way to recognize this change and uses trans fatty acids along with the essential fatty acids when building new cells walls (essential fatty acids are the basic building blocks of all cell walls - for a detailed picture, Click Here). Because of the change in shape, the trans fatty acids can create health problems for some people because the cell wall will actually have microscopic holes where the trans fatty acids are used. This can leave the cell vulnerable to any pathogens present in the blood stream.

How To Make Chia Seed Gel.

To make Chia Gel, simply add one third cup of Chia seeds (Salvia Hispanica L) to two cups of clean (distilled) water, stir well to prevent clumping several times during the first few minutes. Place the Chia Seeds in the refrigerator in a sealed jar. It is best to soak the Chia Seeds at least 4 hours before use. This soaking time increases the available nutrients in the Chia Seeds. This will give you about 16 to 18 ounces of Chia Gel. Note; When making a new batch of Gel, it is important to insure the jar is clean, one Chia Seed from the old batch may spoil the new batch.

 Are Chia Seeds Expensive?

Ounce for ounce, nutritionally speaking, they are one of the least expensive foods on the market. One third cup of Chia Seeds (2 ounces) will make about 17 ounces of Chia Gel. This cost about $.56 per ounce or $1.12 (when you purchase the ten pound bag of Chia Seeds) for the 17 ounces of Gel. This will last, on an average of four to six days. This gives you a cost of about $.32 per day. People who are using Chia Seeds for weight loss or concerns with constipation may use up to one cup of Chia Gel a day until their digestive system begins to return to normal. It all depends on the individual and their needs. Incorporating Chia Seed into your daily diet may also enhance the nutrient absorption of all foods, especially nutritional supplements. Would you like to learn more about Chia Seeds? Click Here

My Guarantee To First Time Users Of Our Chia Seeds.

The Chia Seeds (Salvia Hispanica L) are a "whole food" that helps to regenerate every cell in your body and helps improve digestion. The FDA has classed our Chia Seeds as a “Healthy Food”. I'm willing to guarantee you will be happy with the Chia Seeds, no matter what size bag you choose to order when you are willing to include them in your diet every day. Those of you who have a history of chronic constipation (one bowel movement or less every day) may have better results when you start out with about one-third cup, or less, a day and increase that amount gradually up to about one cup a day over a four to six week period). The bonuses for your efforts will be; better digestion; better regularity; better health; and more energy.

Are Our Chia Seeds (Salvia Hispanica L) Grown Organically? YES

Up Date: Learn what the White House and the OMB has to say about the importance of omega-3 oils in the diet. Press release dated 05-28-03 http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/pubpress/2003-13.pdf

Reference: The Magic of Chia by James E. Scheer