Nutiva USDA Organic Premium Nutrient-Dense Raw Black Chia Seeds with 3g Protein & 5g Fiber for Salads, Yogurt & Smoothies, Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Keto & Paleo, 32 Ounce

My husband and I eat at least one or 2 tablespoons of cheese seeds per day. My husband likes to put it in his coconut milk and I like to just put it in my coffee in the mornings or my tea. It just gives the right amount of fiber we need per daily. I really like this brand. The Chia seeds really expand and absorb the liquid liquids very well.

I'm not going to heavily break down the nutritional benefits of this product - because you likely wouldn't be looking at this product if you haven't already at least read an article or two about Chia seeds and their benefits - if not conducted more substantial personal research. What the Nutiva brand offers is a high quality (organic), reasonably-priced product.These seeds are slightly larger than some of the other brands I've shopped. These are marketed as "black" seeds - why they market both black and white seeds is unknown to me because I haven't found any advantage of one colored seed over another - which essentially makes this marketing point irrelevant (at least to me). The "black" seed product isn't 100% black seed either - there's a mix of seed colors; mostly black, but plenty of grey, brownish, off-white and white seeds in the mix.I've been making what I call "seed juice" for a couple years now. I hydrate the seeds for about 10-15 minutes and then mix in my favorite organic juice. Chia seeds give me a noticeable energy boost in the morning, that lasts all day. I would caution individuals who consume large amounts of caffeine to reduce their intake before consuming Chia seeds, because the energy boost has proven to be synergistic. In fact, I made the mistake of consuming multiple doses of Chia seeds (mixed with juice) over the course of a day, and found it almost impossible to go to sleep that night - symptoms similar to a near caffeine overdose I experienced in college. None of the nausea, but all of the insomnia and jitters. So I recommend using the same reasonable consumption guidelines as with caffeine: moderate consumption and avoid consumption after lunch.I have noticed since supplementing my diet with Chia seeds, that my body fat percentage has decreased by 7% and my muscle index has increased by approximately 5%. Changing nothing else in my diet, my weight has gone from 168lbs to 153lbs over 2 years. Chia has helped me control my weight, likely due to the increase in fiber and protein, and my appetite has moderated. If you're looking for a crash diet - this likely won't help much. If you're looking for a long-term supplement that will help increase your energy levels while helping you slowly and permanently reduce your body weight - then this is a smart addition to a longterm plan and commitment to improve your overall health and wellbeing.

All I can ask of you is to Google: Health benefits of Chia Seeds!The trick my friends to making Chia seed gel that will last 3 weeks in your refrigerator is to add 2 cups of water in a glass container and then add 1/3rd Cup of Chia seeds!THEN IMMEDIATELY STIR with a spoon for at least 10 MINUTES!The liquid will get thicker and thicker and thicker.Place in refrigerator and when you add 3 tablespoons of Chia Seed Gel to a juice or smoothie you are doing something very HEALTHY.Per Gram Chia Seeds Contain:• 8x more Omega-3 than Salmon. Chia seeds have 2,400 mg Omega-3’s. Omega-3 Fatty Acids are proven to boost our Immune Systems by energizing White Blood cells (Macrophages) which locate and engulf harmful Bacteria. Omega-3s are believed to have a protective effect against Cancer. Omega-3’s can help reduce inflammation, enhance Cognitive performance and help protect the Brain.• 3 Tablespoons = 249 milligrams of Calcium• 3 times more Iron than Spinach. Iron carries oxygen to the blood• 15 times more Magnesium than Broccoli• 6 times more Protein than Kidney Beans• 4 times more Phosphorous than Whole Milk• 2 times more Fiber than Bran Flakes.3 Tablespoons of Chia Gel in a glass of juice contain 15 grams of Fiber. Fiber helps remove toxins. In the intestines, the bile from the (LIVER) and its toxic load are absorbed by (Fiber) and excreted.2 glasses of Chia seed gel daily gives you 30 grams of Fiber to help remove the toxins your Liver broke down.• Chia seeds can play an important role in regulating insulin levels• Chia seeds are high in Lignans. Lignans are phytoestrogens that prevent heart disease, Prostate Cancer and many other killer diseases.Chia Seeds also contain 18 of the 22 amino acids, including all 9 Essential Amino Acids your body can’t make itself.I am a disabled vet and all I have is my health.