ecophreak Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 The bag they came in only says "chia seeds". Nothing added. So I guess my question really is, are chia seeds really seeds? Like lots of people think corn is a vegetable, but it's really a grain (or is it a legume?), so it's not compliant. And people argue about what quinoa is, if it's a grain or a seed. The reason I eat them is they're supposed to be full of minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, molybdenum, niacin, and zinc). I also like adding them to water to change the consistency and mix things up (makes it chewy). Some people on the internets report increased energy, though I haven't seen that personally yet. So, what do you think? Can I eat them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee Lee Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 they're a pseudo grain, like quinoa and amaranth. they're out for the whole30. sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecophreak Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 Bummer! Thanks for letting me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgedurso Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 So, I saw them mentioned in ISWF as not great, but they weren't on the actual DO NOT EAT list that I recall. Once since I started (yesterday, as a matter of fact), I had an unsweetened kombucha with chia. It was 100 degrees here, and it was really cold, and the only thing offered besides water, and dinner was getting late, so I was peckish. I knew it wasn't optimal, but this is the first I'd heard it was actually off. Does this mean, I just got demoted back to day one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgedurso Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Anyone have an answer? Is chia a deal breaker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 No demotion necessary, Bridge. Gluten, dairy and soy are the big three that pretty much necessitate a restart. Other things are a case by case deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgedurso Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Whew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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