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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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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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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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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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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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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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