On Oprah's website, viewers were invited to share their food rules.
Chia seeds! These tiny seeds are a superfood that is uniquely versitile. They are rich in clean fats and protien and contain essential minerals like calcium and potassium. Can be added to salads, yogurt, oatmeal...almost anything. The taste is very bland so they do not effect the flavor of your food. The best use for them I have found is to mix a 1:3 ratio of seeds to water to form a thick gel. Mix in nuts, coco powder, sunflower seeds or other whole grains to make a nutrient rich bar. No cooking nessisary - just let set for a few hours or overnight. When soaked in water the chia seed forms a gell that slows digestion of carbohydrates and sugars. This is great for endurance athletes and diabetics who need a stable release of energy over time. Also helps with hydration as the chia gel holds 12 times its weight in water.
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