Chia isn't just for pets anymore! Chia is an edible seed that is high in protein, fiber, antioxidants, and Omega-3 and is gluten free. People are discovering its many benefits, including lowering blood pressure, helping with weight loss, improving heart and brain function, and reducing glucose levels. In Idiot's Guide®: The Chia Seed Diet, readers get:150 recipes for making delicious chia teas, smoothies, breads, desserts, sauces, and more.Tips on adding chia to just about any meal in a way that harmonizes tastes and textures.The optimal amount of chia to incorporate into the diet to maximize benefits and avoid possible side-effects.A two-week sample meal plan showing how easy and delicious it can be to incorporate chia seeds into the diet.Advice on buying chia locally and online, or growing it oneself, plus a guide to prepackaged chia foods.
