11 Ways to Enjoy Chia Seeds
(HealthCastle.com).  My mother-in-law first introduced me to chia seeds when she sprinkled it on her morning yogurt for extra omega-3 fatty acids.  At first, all I could think about was the infamous terra-cotta chia pets from the 1980’s (Cha-cha-cha chia), made from chia sprouts.  However, I am one to experiment with food so I tried a sprinkle.  I am hooked.   read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - June 17, 2013 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news

Well: Small Grains, Big Nutrition
Small grains can pack a big nutritional punch, writes the Recipes for Health columnist Martha Rose Shulman, who this week continued her exploration into cooking with grains.     (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By TARA PARKER-POPE Tags: Chia (Seed) Food Recipes Gluten Muffins Recipes for Health Grain Pancakes Featured Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news

Recipes for Health: Amaranth, Ricotta and Greens Pancakes
Cooking with millet, teff, amaranth and chia seeds isn’t foolproof, but these recipes pay delicious dividends.     (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Recipes Medicine and Health Grain Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news

Well: Chia Smoothie Recipes for Health
Chia seeds aren’t just for terra cotta pets. Adding chia to a smoothie can make an energy-rich breakfast or give you a boost after a morning workout, writes Martha Rose Shulman.     (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By TARA PARKER-POPE Tags: Chia (Seed) Food Recipes medicine and health Recipes for Health Featured Source Type: news

Recipes for Health: Strawberry Muesli Chia Smoothie — Recipes for Health
I noticed a bottled strawberry/lime/chia drink in the refrigerator section of Trader Joe’s recently, and thought I’d use the strawberry/chia combination in a smoothie. I added muesli for bulk and geranium syrup for flavor.     (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - May 20, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Recipes Medicine and Health Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news

Recipes for Health: Banana Wild Blueberry Smoothie With Chia Seeds — Recipes for Health
Using frozen berries eliminates the need for ice.     (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Recipes Medicine and Health Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news

Recipes for Health: Banana Muesli Smoothie — Recipes for Health
With a strong nutritional profile, high-protein chia seeds are a great addition to fruity, nutty breakfast smoothies.     (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - May 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Tags: Recipes Medicine and Health Diet and Nutrition Source Type: news

Love Is the New Superfood
Food and love are inextricably linked by our mammalian biology. Yet our hectic modern lifestyles mean that many people are no longer accessing the emotional and spiritual nurturance that delicious, healthy food offers. Read here how you can relearn to love your food, and be loved by it in return.read more (Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center)
Source: Psychology Today Food and Diet Center - February 14, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Conner Middelmann-Whitney Tags: Diet Happiness Health aphrodisiac properties caviar central kitchen chia seeds chocolate mousse days of the year green coffee beans hunch moroccan chicken nurturance oysters physical nourishment plum sauce salade niçoise Source Type: news

Obesity: American Medicine's Epic Fail
In case you missed it, this week’s featured cover story in Woman’s World Magazine, available at the register in every supermarket and drugstore in the U.S., claims to have found the next weight loss miracle. But I’ll save you the $1.79 and reveal the identity of this “miracle” food – it’s chia seed. It’s even endorsed by TV’s Dr. Bob Arnot. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - February 5, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Leah Binder Source Type: news

Tropical Nut and Fruit Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in “Chia Recharged Stix Mix” 5 Ounce Pouches
Tropical Nut and Fruit Co, Orlando Florida is voluntarily recalling five lots of snack mix “Chia ReCharged Stix Mix” 5 ounce pouches because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - February 2, 2013 Category: Food Science Source Type: news

Eating Hot Foods On Melamine Dishes Increases Risk Of Kidney Stones
Eating hot foods on melamine dishes increases the risk of developing kidney stones. The finding came from a new study conducted by Taiwanese researchers and was published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. The researchers discovered that the amount of melamine we are exposed to increases with hot temperatures, therefore, the chance of developing kidney stones rises. The team, led by Chia-Fang Wu, M.S., Ph.D., of Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan, performed a crossover investigation of consumption of noodle soup in melamine bowls and total melamine excretion in urine... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Urology / Nephrology Source Type: news

The Thursday Throng author interview with Vanda North, author of ‘ Mind Chi – rewire your brain in 8 minutes a day ’
‘Throng’ is n. – A multitude of persons or of living beings pressing or pressed into a close body or assemblage; a crowd. Welcome to The Thursday Throng and this week I’d like to welcome Vanda North, the author of ‘Mind Chi – Rewire Your Brain in 8 Minutes a Day’. Vanda co-wrote the book with Richard Israel. It’s called The Thursday Throng in honour of the throng that waits eagerly outside the book store when a new author is doing a book signing event or appearance. On this website it takes the form of a ‘Meet the Author‘ online event with some information about our author’...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - May 24, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Interviews author interview self help books Source Type: news

The Thursday Throng author interview with Vanda North, author of ‘ Mind Chi – rewire your brain in 8 minutes a day ’
‘Throng’ is n. – A multitude of persons or of living beings pressing or pressed into a close body or assemblage; a crowd. Welcome to The Thursday Throng and this week I’d like to welcome Vanda North, the author of ‘Mind Chi – Rewire Your Brain in 8 Minutes a Day’. Vanda co-wrote the book with Richard Israel. It’s called The Thursday Throng in honour of the throng that waits eagerly outside the book store when a new author is doing a book signing event or appearance. On this website it takes the form of a ‘Meet the Author‘ online event with some information about our author’...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - May 24, 2012 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Interviews author interview self help books Source Type: news