My childhood was hardly ordinary. Neither one of my parents were born in the US and making my experiences quite different from my friends.
My grandmother (my mom's Mexican roots) made homemade tortillas, tamales, and was very strict..all 4'10" of here. Her strong, female presence was coupled with holistic roots liken to a medicine man. She made a tea out of corn husk, cured colds with a raw onion rub, and the list of homemade remedies goes on. One of my faintest memories is drink with chia...and it was good.
Almost 40 years later I have rediscovered this funny little seed and it has resurfaced as a 'superfood'. My grandmother (Tata Maria as we called her) would have laughed. I recently purchased some at Trader Joes for about $4 and it was touted for its Omega 3, fiber, and protein! Way to go Tata!!!
View a recent Huffington Post article about the benefits of Chia - Benefits of Chia Seeds which includes
I have been using Chia seeds in my morning oatmeal. But it can be used in almost any food including yogurt, ice cream, salad (although they roll away easily), smoothies and drinks.
Maybe getting a chia pet for christmas isn't such a bad idea...
Train smart!
Chi
