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Dr. Oz on Chia Seeds and Green Tea
Dr. Oz and his co-writer Dr. Roizen made a You Tube video on improving your energy. In it, Dr. Oz says about Chia seeds, “Chia seeds are a whole grain used by the Aztecs as their main energy source....
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Supermodel Miranda Kerr Likes Chia Seeds
As if we needed another reason to like Chia seeds, turns out Victoria’s Secret supermodel, Miranda Kerr likes them, too. She puts them in her smoothies. The latest installment of My Optum Health...
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What is Chia Fresca? Cool Energy Drink
I ran across this on Huff Post. As Mr. Lazy Cook I found it totally appealing. It is a lovely energy drink that you can make in a couple of minutes. Ingredients: One TBSP of chia seeds One glass of...
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What are the Top Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
I am a big fan of Chia Seeds. Want to read more about them? Here are some further Chia Seed blog posts: Are Chia Seeds Good For You? Chia Seed Chocolate Milk Shake Chia Seed Super Breakfast With Oat...
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Is There a Good Chocolate Granola? Yes, Love Crunch
I have recently been in the market for a new granola. For years I used the Kashi GoLean Crunch, but when I learned that Kashi used GMO ingredients, I stopped using Kashi products. I make a parfait...
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What are Some Good Reasons for Eating Nuts?
In my own search for alternative sources of quality protein to take the place of the artery-clogging red meat I have added chia seeds and hemp seeds for starters. Dr. Oz has some further suggestions in...
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150413 Get strong and stay strong with strength training
Tony: Exercising the muscles increases the stress placed on the bones, which in turn makes the bones stronger and less susceptible to fracturing. Resistance training also helps increase the fat burning...
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Chia Seed Super Breakfast – With Oat Flakes
I picked this breakfast idea up while surfing the web for Chia Seed recipes. Mr. Lazy Cook’s version is simplified somewhat from the original which was from a vegan website. How good are Chia Seeds for...
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Chia Seeds, Oat Flakes and a Peanut Butter Flavor for Breakfast? Part 1
Here is a recipe I found while surfing for some Chia Seed ideas. It is another of the overnight variety. Mr Lazy Cook likes these because you fix it the night before and leave it in the fridge. In the...
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Chia Seeds, Oat Flakes and a Peanut Butter Flavor for Breakfast? Part 2
After my first go-round with the Chia-Oat Peanut Butter Flavor Brfy, I tried a few tweaks. Mr. Lazy Cook never rests. Here is the original recipe: 1/3 c dry oats 2/3 c lowfat vanilla soy milk, 1 Tsp...
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Check Out Our New Recipe Page
One area we’ve evolved into since starting this site two years ago is the sharing of recipes we’ve found to be tasty and healthy. Tony has created many new items using healthy ingredients while I tend...
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Chia Seeds Vs. Flax Seeds – Infographic
I feel strongly that we can benefit greatly from adding nuts and seeds to our daily diet. Here is an interesting face off between two great seeds from Prevention Magazine. To read further, check out:...
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Are Chia Seeds Good for You?
Some people have heard of them from Dr. Oz’s book, YOU Staying Young. I, on the other hand, happened upon Chia seeds at Costco of all places. Considered rare, Chia seeds are now available at your local...
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Chia Seed Chocolate Milk Shake Recipe
I picked this up from one of the creative folks in the Vitamix Enthusiasts Group. Thanks, Diane! Have to admit it seemed an unlikely combination at first, but it sounds delicious. Chocolate Chia Milk...
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The Super Seeds: Which is Healthier
What’s the difference between them? Hemp seeds outshine chia and flax when it comes to protein: Two tablespoons serve up almost 7 grams, the amount found in two egg whites. Plus, the protein in hemp...
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Edible seeds for you and me
I think one of the main reasons folks have a problem with their weight is the American Diet that includes lots of meat and potatoes, not to mention junky fast foods. So, this Guide to edible seeds may...
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