Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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 YOU Tip: See the chia. chia pets may have no apparent purpose, but chia seed? Now, that's something to get excited about. Chia-a harvested, unprocessed, nutty-tasting, nutrient-dense whole grain with omega-3 fatty acids-has among the highest antioxidant activity of any whole food, outdistancing even fresh blueberries. One study showed that 30 grams of chia seed taken with bread decreased the sharp blood sugar spike seen an hour after eating. Another study showed that chia lowers blood pressure and the risk of heart problems. Our recommendation: two daily doses of about 20 grams of seeds each. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 If you choose chia capsules, you will find the taste of the oil is like the chia seed – it's a good one. Then you can get omega-3, because some people say, "Oh, I don't want fish." Some people like it, but some people hate fish. Well, it doesn't taste at all like fish.
Mike: Right, because some people take fish oil supplements, and you get that fish taste.
Ayerza: Some people like it, like in Finland, Swedish people, but in Argentina or the United Kingdom or in many states in the U.S.A., people don't like fish. |
| Ayerza: They can sell what you want, but they don't sell in small quantities. For small quantities, you need to contact Dr. Wayne Coates. Dr. Wayne Coates can tell you where you can find it. I don't know really where you can find it in Tucson or in Phoenix or in other places, but Dr. Wayne Coates can tell you; he knows the addresses and the web pages of other companies that sell in small quantities. [Ed. Note: the address is www.EatChia.com]
Mike: I do know that people can mostly go to health food stores and food co-ops right now and find chia seeds. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 I understand you have actually been a proponent of chia for a long time. What first got you interested in chia?
Dr. Liers: Well, certainly seeds are the progenitors of life. Any time you have a seed, you have everything needed to make it into something wonderful. I think oftentimes you just have to follow your intuition on things -- you see it and eat some of it, and it just feels right to you. My interest in chia bubbled under the surface for years because they were not readily available.
Chia seeds probably will last 20 or 30 years. They do not go bad. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 For example, people could pay in chia seeds. They could just fill up their pockets with chia seeds, drive down to the local post office and pay their taxes with this ancient Incan superfood. (The Incas ate chia seeds as "warrior food" because it gave them such great energy that they seemed altogether invincible... that is, until the Spaniards arrived and destroyed the chia-chewing Incas. Which is why modern Peruvians speak Spanish, if you can believe that...)
There are also other forms of healthy oils. What about cod liver oil or salmon oil? What if we all paid tax in salmon? |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| Can you talk about the nutritional content now, in terms of macronutrients, of the chia seed?
Ayerza: Okay, we've talked about the omega-3 up to now – that came from 34 percent of oil, of which 64 percent is omega-3. But in addition to that, it's very rich in protein; it's got 21 percent protein, which is very high for an oil crop, and this protein is very high in important amino acids. It's perfect for adults; it's even rich in lysine, one of the amino acids that is not in corn, and not in many things, and it's a very good source of fiber. It has 39 percent of its weight as fiber. |
| Are you seeing more and more interest in chia seeds?
Ayerza: Oh yes. In the conference, there was an amazing quantity of people interested in that. And in this conference you can see how many people are coming, but it's not just from the USA; it's from Europe and, of course, from Mexico. They say, "I know that." Of course, this is originally from Mexico. And you're discussing it, but you need to come back – and the book will help a lot, I think – because it's a forgotten crop of the Aztecs. |
| Then, chia becomes one of the few sources with omega-3. It has 64 percent of omega-3 in its oil – that's the highest content of omega-3 – and for that reason we are saying that it's not for pottery, it's for human consumption, and that's the use of it.
Mike: Another reason people might not want a marine source of omega-3 is because of the mercury poisoning in the fish and the heavy metals, right?
Ayerza: You are right. And that is a problem that is coming up and increasing every year. Unfortunately, there are few solutions we have for that, and fish still has that problem. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Chia seeds - You've heard me rave about chia seeds in the past. Finally, here's a great source for buying them. Shipping is very reasonable from GoodCauseWellness. Sprinkle chia seeds into smoothies or practically any recipe (pancakes, for example) and you'll boost your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, calcium and other chia seed nutrients.
Also be sure to check out GCW's Nopal powder (made from cactus) for controlling blood sugar and cholesterol, and their grape seed extract which, in my opinion, is one of nature's most powerful medicines for heart health. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| What first got you interested in chia?
Dr. Liers: Well, certainly seeds are the progenitors of life. Any time you have a seed, you have everything needed to make it into something wonderful. I think oftentimes you just have to follow your intuition on things -- you see it and eat some of it, and it just feels right to you. My interest in chia bubbled under the surface for years because they were not readily available.
Chia seeds probably will last 20 or 30 years. They do not go bad. Someone bought a container of them and distributed small amounts to health food stores throughout the U.S. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| And now the Western world is rediscovering the ancient treasures of South America, whether it's chia seeds from Mexico, or -- as I was discussing with another person – quinoa from Bolivia and Ecuador.
Ayerza: That's right. Right now the University of Arizona is working with an Argentinean publisher that is going to publish in Spanish – not just for Argentina, but for Spain and other countries. Also, at this moment, the translation has already been started into French for a Belgian publisher and into one of the Chinese languages to be published next year.
Mike: Wonderful. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 It's the "super chia" I'm talking about here.
This super chia isn't black like chia, however. Its seeds are white. What does that mean to you as a consumer? It means that you can put it in a coffee grinder and grind it up into fine white flour. Then you can take that white flour-like substance – which is really loaded with omega-3 oils and complete proteins and minerals that are missing from wheat-derived flour – and you can put it into breads and pasta and use it as a replacement for flour in your kitchen. |
Victoria Boutenko, M.A.
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 In one hour you will have
1 cup of chia jell.
Blend well:
1 cup of chia jell (1 Tbsp chia seeds, soaked for 1 hour in 1 cup of water) 4 apples (sweet and juicy kind, peeled) V2 lemon (juiced) 4-5 leaves of kale
1 sprig mint (optional)
2 cups water
Yields: IV2 quart of thick smoothie
Kiwi Enjoyment
Blend well:
4 very ripe kiwis (green or golden)
1 ripe banana
3 stalks of celery
2 cups water
Yields: 1 quart of smoothie. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| It has chia seeds in it, too. Again, it was to get some essential fatty acids, and to get, as you know, the fiber from chia seeds, which is a truly wonderful fiber, plus antioxidants, and just a little extra protein. Part of it is, if you put superfoods together in a nice combination, they are each going to contribute in their own way. There is no single thing that does everything.
I think chlorella is as close, in my book, as any single superfood comes to doing it all. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| My interest in chia bubbled under the surface for years because they were not readily available.
Chia seeds probably will last 20 or 30 years. They do not go bad. Someone bought a container of them and distributed small amounts to health food stores throughout the U.S., and that container probably lasted for 15 years. The seeds were good. If you planted them, they would grow.
Flax seeds have been used in a number of different products and people use de-oiled flax meal and whatever. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| Sprinkle chia seeds into smoothies or practically any recipe (pancakes, for example) and you'll boost your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, calcium and other chia seed nutrients.
Also be sure to check out GCW's Nopal powder (made from cactus) for controlling blood sugar and cholesterol, and their grape seed extract which, in my opinion, is one of nature's most powerful medicines for heart health. It's practically a must-have supplement for anyone with heart disease.
Summary: Great superfood supplements, chia seeds and agave nectar, too. Donates 10 percent of net sales to health freedom causes. |
Gabriel Cousens
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 Star Anise Bars with Lemon Icing
Base:
1 cup brown sesame seeds, soaked, whole 1 cup sunflower seeds, soaked, whole 1 cup chia seeds, unsoaked, mixed into the base 54-1 cup of water to rehydrate chia seeds
Toss all seeds into a bowl. Cream:
1 cup coconut cream and
V* cup coconut oil, blended with
% cup warm water
5 tablespoons star anise, ground and sifted % tablespoon mesquite
1 teaspoon stevia, powdered
% teaspoon Himalayan or Celtic salt Combine and blend. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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| One study showed that 30 grams of chia seed taken with bread decreased the sharp blood sugar spike seen an hour after eating. Another study showed that chia lowers blood pressure and the risk of heart problems. Our recommendation: two daily doses of about 20 grams of seeds each.
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The greatest year for aging Americans: 1935. That April, it was found that the lifespan of laboratory rats could be extended considerably by putting them on a serious calorie-restricted diet. |
Gabriel Cousens
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| Star Anise Bars with Lemon Icing
Base:
1 cup brown sesame seeds, soaked, whole 1 cup sunflower seeds, soaked, whole 1 cup chia seeds, unsoaked, mixed into the base 54-1 cup of water to rehydrate chia seeds
Toss all seeds into a bowl. Cream:
1 cup coconut cream and
V* cup coconut oil, blended with
% cup warm water
5 tablespoons star anise, ground and sifted % tablespoon mesquite
1 teaspoon stevia, powdered
% teaspoon Himalayan or Celtic salt Combine and blend. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 Chia Seed
The often-ridiculed seed of the "instant pet," chia seeds have a history as a nutritious flavoring for soups and beverages. They were used by ancient mountain and desert-dwelling Native American civilizations. Aztec warriors used carbohydrate-rich chia seeds as an energy booster. The tiny black seeds are also high in protein and may be sprinkled on foods whole or ground in a blender.
The two varieties of chia, native to California and Mexico, respectively, add flavor and nutrients to cottage cheese, sandwiches, soups, and salads. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| I did not want to grind the flax down, because that would make the product have a shorter shelf life. Then chia came along. These little seeds fit beautifully into the matrix of the powders. You could chew on it. You could eat it. It did not settle or sift out. It was kind of a perfect mix. It was for the essential fatty acids that we were doing it initially.
Mike: What is the name of this product?
Dr. Liers: Living Fuel. I co-developed it with K.C. Craichy, the CEO of Living Fuel Inc. The website for Living Fuel Inc. is www.LivingFuel.com and we have two versions of it. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Eat more chia seeds (www.GoodCauseWellness.com), avocados, raw coconut oil (www.RawFoods.com) and minimally processed plant-based oils. Fish oils can also be supportive if you choose to eat fish-derived products. Flax seeds serve a similar purpose for those who are vegetarian.
Berries: Eat massive quantities of fresh, raw berries to boost nervous system function and greatly enhance the power of your intention. Berries offer nervous system protection medicines, and they also happen to halt cancer, prevent eye disease, enhance memory and prevent Alzheimer's disease. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Aloe Vera 100 product for NewsTarget readers (use code AV20)
GCW was founded by Alan Friedman, who also carries several other fascinating products such as Incan berries, chia seeds, superfood powder, nopal cactus powder (for blood sugar balance), and now cacao nibs. (Check his site for details. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 RNA superfood product based on chlorella, chia seeds, nutritional yeast, spirulina and other key ingredients. It's a powder that blends well with a chocolate avocado smoothie (or any avocado smoothie), adding a powerful dose of plant-based medicine to any smoothie drink. Learn more about this product at: http://www.integratedhealth.com/hpdspec/rejuvenate.html
I also highly recommend their 2DOCS supplements for pets. Formulated with the same high-end nutritional philosophy as their supplements for people, these 2DOCS vitamins are quite simply the best pet supplements I've found on the market. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Omega-3 oils / chia seeds - available from GoodCauseWellness.com
Rainforest herbs - There are many anti-cancer rainforest herbs, including graviola and Cat's Claw (Una de Gato). Recommended sources is Terry Pezzi of the high-integrity Amazon Herb Company (also helping to preserve the Amazon rainforest) - Another great source of rainforest herbs is Rain Tree with Leslie Taylor
Juice detoxification - Read books by Dr. Gabriel Cousens or visit his retreat in Southern Arizona
Acupuncture - helps move blood and chi (body's energy)
Sprouts - ALL sprouts are anti-cancer. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Good sources of omega-3 oils include chia seeds, flax seeds and, for non-vegetarians, wild-harvested fish oils. A reputable supplier of fish oils is Nordic Naturals (www.NordicNaturals.com)
Selenium: Selenium is an antioxidant mineral responsible for tissue elasticity. It also acts to prevent cell damage by free radicals and is will known to be correlated with a reduction of breast cancer risk. It may play an important role in preventing skin cancer, as it can protect the skin from damage from excessive ultraviolet light. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| The ingredients are organic freeze-dried berries and chia, along with rice protein, pea protein, enzymes, and probiotics. It's also got multivitamins, herbs, antioxidants, and minerals. That is an all-in-one. You can live on that.
The primary difference between the Super Greens and the Super Berry is that one has vegetable greens and the other has berries. So they are slightly different. The Super Berry is sweetened with tagatose, as well as xylitol, fructooligosaccharides, and a little stevia. In the Super Greens, we have mannitol, xylitol, fructooligosaccharides, and a little stevia. |
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