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Old October 8th, 2012, 05:04 AM posted to alt.support.diet.low-carb
Jean B.
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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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Old October 9th, 2012, 01:43 AM posted to alt.support.diet.low-carb
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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.
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Old October 14th, 2012, 04:53 AM posted to alt.support.diet.low-carb
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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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Old October 15th, 2012, 05:08 PM posted to alt.support.diet.low-carb
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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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Old October 18th, 2012, 04:36 AM posted to alt.support.diet.low-carb
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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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Old October 18th, 2012, 05:33 PM posted to alt.support.diet.low-carb
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Susan wrote:
Jean B. wrote:

Hmmm. What did that do to the texture of the yogurt? Did you let it sit?


I didn't let it sit, and I can't imagine how Greek yogurt, pretty dry
and thick, would get any thicker. It just gave it something chewy and
grainy. It wasn't good or bad, just not something I need in my diet and
I didn't love it.


There are cheeses that are made by pressing yogurt. Common in Indian
cuisine I think but I've seen this type of cheese on occasion in stores
with a wide variety of cheeses. Chewy works in curries and other stew
like dishes.
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Old October 21st, 2012, 12:49 AM posted to alt.support.diet.low-carb
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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. ;-)
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Old October 22nd, 2012, 02:52 AM posted to alt.support.diet.low-carb
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Bill O'Meally wrote:
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. ;-)


Oh, too bad! I have never tried hemp. Is that also supposed to
be very nutritious?

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Old October 22nd, 2012, 04:57 PM posted to alt.support.diet.low-carb
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Jean B. wrote:
Bill O'Meally wrote:

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.


Oh, too bad! I have never tried hemp. Is that also supposed to
be very nutritious?


At one point irradiated hemp seeds were the majority ingredient in bird
seed becaus ethey contain complete protein and a fatty acid mix that
contains enough essential ones. Yes very nitritious.

Whether humans extract much nutrition from them with chewing and
digestion I don't know. Grind the seeds and use the powder as an
ingredient the same as how flax seeds are commonly used.
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Old October 27th, 2012, 03:45 AM posted to alt.support.diet.low-carb
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Doug Freyburger wrote:
Jean B. wrote:
Bill O'Meally wrote:

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.


Oh, too bad! I have never tried hemp. Is that also supposed to
be very nutritious?


At one point irradiated hemp seeds were the majority ingredient in bird
seed becaus ethey contain complete protein and a fatty acid mix that
contains enough essential ones. Yes very nitritious.

Whether humans extract much nutrition from them with chewing and
digestion I don't know. Grind the seeds and use the powder as an
ingredient the same as how flax seeds are commonly used.


I will look into them. Thanks!
 




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