Chia Seed

My newest discovery is chia seed.  First read about it in Born to Run. (1)  I have been putting it in everything...smoothies, fruit, yogurt, tea.  




For those looking for omega fatty acids, as a point of reference:

	Ω-3 (mg)	Ω-6 (mg)	Cal	Fiber (g)
1 T chia seed (2)	2850 (ALA)	950 (LA)	60	5
2 T flax seed (3)	2700 (ALA)	800 (LA)	80	4
2 tabs fish oil (4)	714 (EPA)	288 (DHA)	15

Here are some links about it:
No Meat Athlete: Born to Run
Huffington Post: Change your life with chia
Chia Seed Recipes


(1)  C McDougall.  Born to run: a hidden tribe, superathletes, & the greatest race the world has never seen.  Vintage (2011).
(2)  Organic Chia Seed, Whole Foods 365.
(3)  Organic Finely Ground Flax Seed, Whole Foods 365.
(4)  GNC Triple Strength Fish Oil