Chia
In ancient times, the Aztecs gave chia to their warriors in preparation for battle. Their messengers consumed chia for energy to run across the mountains. And their leaders received chia as an annual tribute.
Now, five hundred years later, chia's making headlines. Heard of chia?
With 27+ nutrients and a jaw-dropping assortment of fatty acids, antioxidants and wholesome goodness, chia is truly deserving of that often-used moniker "super-food".
Chia and the Athletic Diet
This raises another possibility.
Chia and Lose Weight
Slim is in and fat is not. Not exactly the latest in social breakthroughs here. But slim takes time and a whole lotta work in the gym. And besides, fattening food just tastes so darn, well, tasty.
Hey, it happens to the best of us. Grandma's cookie jar beckons all sorts of goodies, be they cookies, chocolate or just things you know you shouldn't be eating, but, aw heck, it's just one...right?
The problem is, it's never just one. And when summer rolls around, and the clothes come off, you'll see that extra fig newton (or ten) you've quaffed each night on the belly or around the hips. Yup, it's bathing suit season folks. Are you going for lean and sexy, or the Michelin Man in a speedo?
Digestion Problems
Problems in Digestion can make you cringe. There's acid reflux and irritable bowel syndrome. There's also inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Not familiar with that one? How about fatigue, poor skin, gas, constipation, diarrhea? That list goes on, by the way. And they're all symptoms of GI inflammation. Nice, huh?
Wouldn't it be great it there was a common solution to these digestion problems - the IBS, the reflux and those ugly symptoms of GI inflammation?
Actually, there may be. In a word: chia.
Our Diet
No one sets out to be fat. We think we eat healthy. But truth be told, the average American diet is less than nutritious.
Hey, it's not your fault. At least, not totally. The pressures of life, be they careers, children, finances and relationships take a bite out of your time and your energy. Fast food beckons in times like these, and it's a heck-of-a-lot easier to grab a burger with fries than it is to plan a nourishing meal with the nutrition needed for optimum health.
Of course, it should come as no surprise that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that 64% of adult males and 72% of adult women in the United States are either over-weight or obese. Heart disease, brought on by excessive weight, is now the leading cause of death in the United States. Combine that with diabetes and cardiovascular disease and, well, fat sucks.
Wouldn't it be great if you could get the nutrition you need quickly, and with the convenience required for your busy lifestyle?
Chia
In the pecking order of super-foods, you've got to earn respect. Salmos has done. So have spinach and blueberries. But there's another food making the rounds for its numerous health benefits that, quite frankly, may soon be at the top of that list.
The food is Chia. And in the pantheon of super-foods, it's a stud.
What's a super-food?
Think of foods that are loaded with phytonutrients, including antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, essential vitamins and minerals. Also, any super-food worth its weight should be a good source of protein, healthy fats or fiber.
Nutritional Breakdown
Chia is;
- 16% protein,
- 31% fat, and
- 44% carbohydrate.
Of 44% carbohydrate;
- 38% fiber (both soluble and insoluble), and
- most of the fat content is the heart-healthy essential omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
And as a complete vegetable protein with nine essential amino acids, you've got enough protein for a health-boosting, low cholesterol snack or meal.
Getting back to that fiber, two tablespoons of chia packs over 42.5% of your daily recommended fiber intake and three to four times what you'll find in a competing dietary supplement. Considering that most Americans get less that half of their recommend fiber each day, chia's a fast and convenient way to boost fiber intake and minimize digestive problems.
In ancient times, the Aztecs used chia to nourish their messengers as they ran through the mountains. With over 27 minerals, vitamins, amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids, it's not hard to see why.
Who Should Eat Chia?
Let's be honest, it's a lot easier to grab a Big Mac for lunch than it is to eat well. And no offensive to the fast food industry, but it's not good for your health or your waistline.
Chia's been used for hundreds of years by South American cultures for its health-boosting and endurance-building nutrients. And with enough protein, healthy fats and fiber content, it's a true super-food and convenient way to supplement the nutrients so often missed in the average diet.
Chia is ideal for athletes, diabetics, pregnant women, children, vegetarians, people who want to lose weight, fight signs of aging or simply want to eat like professional athletes and achieve maximum health with the convenience of a seed that's easily integrated in your diet.
Everyone can eat chia. And frankly, everyone should.
Eat like a Champ, Feel Like a Warrior
The Aztecs knew the benefits of chia and gave it to their leaders as an annual offering. Now you can enjoy the same benefits, including more energy, greater endurance, better digestion and shapened mental outloook from Digestive Science Organic Chia Seed (DSOCS).
It is an unrivalled source of super-food as a good source of protein, healthy fats or fiber. In
fact, it's packed with enouth nutrients to have extensive and
far-reaching health benefits for those from all walks of life and
degrees of health. Benefits include;
-
more energy,
- better digeston,
- reduced food cravings,
- better sleep, and
- healthier skin.
Think
of DSOCS as a high-octane fuel for your
body-the kind that will transform it from a Pinto to a Ferrari.
Granted,
the term "super-food" is reaching pretty high, and any food that claims
to wear that little needs some serious nutrients to bact it up. And here DSOCS takes into account as their strong competitor. Perhaps even more!
