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Imagine...Your most delicious recipes delighting
family & guests while using only half the fat!
In just ten minutes you can cut half the fat out of your best
recipes while boosting nutrition- guaranteed! And you don’t
even have to alter the baking method OR the taste
How would you like to be able to cut out half the fat from your
favorite recipes? And what if you could do it without altering the taste
or baking method?
It would be a cook’s dream! And now, the solution is finally within your
grasp. One simple ingredient can cut half the butter/oil/shortening
from your recipes. If you can use a measuring spoon, you can unlock
all the delightful health and cooking secrets of the greatest new
addition to baking.
What could be so amazing, and how does it work?
Please allow me to explain
the Chia Seed to you. You
may have already heard of
Chia, in the form of a Chia
Pet. Indeed, these are the
very same seeds…only these
seeds are 100% natural,
selected and packaged for food grade
consumption. Don’t dismiss these as some novelty,
though! Food-grade chia is serious business for
your health and cooking. Carefully selected plants
produce a mixture of black and white seeds for
optimized nutrition.
Every tiny seed is packed with fiber, omega-3 oil,
anti-oxidants, complete protein, and so much more.
So you may be saying to yourself “Sure, these
sound healthy, but what does this have to do with
my most delicious brownie recipe?” That’s the next
step, and one of the unique features of Chia. When
you mix the seeds with water or any other liquid,
they hydrate. This means that each seed will form a
big bead of gel around the outside; which is made
of whatever liquid you hydrated them in. The gel
has the consistency of a gelatin snack, and is not
easily removed from the seed’s surface. You can
actually watch the process in action with the
following recipe.
Chia Gel Recipe:
1 tbsp dry Chia seeds
9 tbsp filtered water (or other liquid)
Stir together the Chia and water with a fork, to prevent clumping.
Leave the mixture alone for 10-15 minutes on the counter top.
When you return, the bowl or glass will not be full of water any
more. Instead, you will see a thick gelatin, with the seeds
suspended inside. It will slide, but not pour. You’ve turned 1
tablespoon of seeds into 9 tablespoons of useful gel. This is Chia
Gel, and it can be used instead of butter or oil in recipes.
Chia gel is as easy to use as butter or oil. It will keep for 1 week in a
covered container in the refrigerator. (if you don’t cover it, it will dry
up) Simply scoop the gel with a tablespoon measure, and add it to
your recipes just as you would butter.
Why does it work so well?
Chia Seeds don’t have any flavor of their own. Instead, they take on
the taste of whatever you add them to, and distribute that flavor. In
that way, they can actually amplify flavors, and make your cooking
even MORE delicious! But, be sure to use filtered water when you
hydrate the seeds, or any unsavory flavors in your tap-water will be
magnified. The healthy omega-3 oils and soluble fiber gelling action
go to work moistening and enhancing the tastes in your recipe.
For example:
If “Grandma’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies” recipe calls for 8
tablespoons of butter, use 4 tablespoons of butter and 4
tablespoons of chia gel. Bake the cookies just as you normally
would.
Are there any side effects?
No, there are only side-benefits! The exterior of the Chia seed holds
on to moisture, ensuring your baked goods don’t dry out while
cooking, and stay moist and rich-tasting for longer. These seeds
also have high levels of anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants are more than
good for your body, they’re nature’s healthy preservative. They are
what allows the seed to be dry-stored safely for over 2 years,
without ever going rancid, or decreasing in effectiveness. Don’t try
that with flax or millet, they’ll go rancid as the oils inside spoil! It’s
these same anti-oxidants that keep food baked with chia fresh for
longer periods.
"B-vitamins in my banana
bread?"
It’s not as far-fetched as you’d think.
Baked goods like muffins, cookies
and breads are usually considered
for dessert…and they’re not
considered to be loaded with
nutrition. While Chia seeds can’t
turn your pancakes into the
nutritional equivalent of broccoli,
they can add extra nutrition to the things you already like to eat.
You don’t even have to cook with them, you can just sprinkle them
onto any food that’s ‘wet’ enough so that the seeds don’t just
bounce right off. What exactly do you add to foods when you add
chia?
Anti-oxidants- for heart health and to combat inflammation
A full range of b-vitamins- necessary for energy
23% complete protein- to build strong bodies, and keep your energy
up
6 times more calcium by weight than milk- for healthy bones in
children & adults
Boron- a trace mineral your body needs to effectively absorb calcium
Soluble & Insoluble fiber- reduce the risk of colon cancer, and help
clean up the intestines to avoid problems like diverticulitis
No ordinary baked good can pack in all of the above, but when you
start using chia, you’ll be able to add all that in, on top of cutting out
half the fat. It’s time to take your home-made foods to the next level
with Chia Seeds. You and your family deserve the best nutrition and
the best flavor, get MySeeds Chia Seeds now!
Want some ideas to get started on baking with chia? Take advantage
of our free chia cook booklet give-away! This cook booklet is loaded
with step by step instructions and full color photos of each recipe.
Click below to get started.
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