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Before I forget... Has anyone here experimented with chia? If
so, do you have any tips? I got some the other day because I read they could be used in a kind-of tapioca-like dessert. I was pleased because I had noticed them at a store that wasn't as expensive as Whole Foods, to say nothing of smaller health food stores. Then, as I was checking the price at WF, I noticed theirs were a much darker color. Are the lighter ones a poorer quality? |
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On 2012-10-07 23:04:10 -0500, Jean B. said:
Before I forget... Has anyone here experimented with chia? If so, do you have any tips? I got some the other day because I read they could be used in a kind-of tapioca-like dessert. I was pleased because I had noticed them at a store that wasn't as expensive as Whole Foods, to say nothing of smaller health food stores. Then, as I was checking the price at WF, I noticed theirs were a much darker color. Are the lighter ones a poorer quality? I discovered them at Costco a number of months ago. I love chia seeds! They swell up in liquid into a gelatinous mass. I add almond milk, butter and sweetener and microwave to make a hot "cereal" akin to cream of wheat. They are great cold too. I make a custard and add them. Chill and you have an awesome "tapioca" pudding. Costco's were the only ones I've tried so I can't comment on light vs dark, etc. -- Bill "Wise Fool" -- Gandalf, _The Two Towers_ (The Wise will remove 'se' to reach me. The Foolish will not) |
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Bill O'Meally wrote:
On 2012-10-07 23:04:10 -0500, Jean B. said: Before I forget... Has anyone here experimented with chia? If so, do you have any tips? I got some the other day because I read they could be used in a kind-of tapioca-like dessert. I was pleased because I had noticed them at a store that wasn't as expensive as Whole Foods, to say nothing of smaller health food stores. Then, as I was checking the price at WF, I noticed theirs were a much darker color. Are the lighter ones a poorer quality? I discovered them at Costco a number of months ago. I love chia seeds! They swell up in liquid into a gelatinous mass. I add almond milk, butter and sweetener and microwave to make a hot "cereal" akin to cream of wheat. They are great cold too. I make a custard and add them. Chill and you have an awesome "tapioca" pudding. Costco's were the only ones I've tried so I can't comment on light vs dark, etc. What color are those? Oh, I guess if you haven't seen both, you don't know. What is a good starting ratio of chia to liquid to make a "tapioca"? I can't wait. Well, I Can wait, but... It's kind-of neat that such things lead to desserts etc. that actually are good for you. -- |
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Jean B. wrote:
It's kind-of neat that such things lead to desserts etc. that actually are good for you. Flax seeds and chia are sorta-kinda grain substitutes. I've used flax seeds a few times. So far I have not noticed chia seeds in stores. As you report seeing them at Costco I will likely see them at some point. Like flax I take it they supply fiber. Filling in the short run without contributing much carb per gram. I bounce back and forth between deductin fiber counting it only as calories and counting fiber as 2 carb calories per gram thus half the carb count by weight. |
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Doug Freyburger wrote:
Jean B. wrote: It's kind-of neat that such things lead to desserts etc. that actually are good for you. Flax seeds and chia are sorta-kinda grain substitutes. I've used flax seeds a few times. So far I have not noticed chia seeds in stores. As you report seeing them at Costco I will likely see them at some point. Like flax I take it they supply fiber. Filling in the short run without contributing much carb per gram. I bounce back and forth between deductin fiber counting it only as calories and counting fiber as 2 carb calories per gram thus half the carb count by weight. Why? I didn't see chia at Costco, but then I also didn't look when I was last there. (I only get there rarely.) -- |
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On 2012-10-17 22:36:33 -0500, Jean B. said:
Why? I didn't see chia at Costco, but then I also didn't look when I was last there. (I only get there rarely.) I didn't see them there the last time I went. Too bad. I hope it wasn't just a temporary offering. I got hemp seeds this time instead. Very different flavor and texture than the chia. Kinda nutty. And no, they don't get you high. ;-) -- Bill "Wise Fool" -- Gandalf, _The Two Towers_ (The Wise will remove 'se' to reach me. The Foolish will not) |
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