Cooking with Chia For Dummies

Barrie Rogers, Debbie Dooly

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Year: 2014
• Print ISBN: 9781118867068
• eBook ISBN: 9781118867075
• Edition: 1

Power up your day with a daily dose of chia!

Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber are the superstars of cardiovascular health, and chia seeds contain them both in spades. They're also great sources of iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc, and have been linked to better cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure levels. It's no wonder they've been a staple in Central American diets since the Aztecs, and are once again growing in popularity. Chia is truly a superfood, both nutritious and versatile. Both the seeds and sprouts are edible, but there's so much more to chia than that!

Cooking With Chia For Dummies explores the benefits and many uses of the chia seed, and guides you through a multitude of ways to add chia to your diet. Featuring over 125 recipes, you'll learn how to choose among the different types of chia options, how to use and how to use it, and exactly how much you need to reap the health benefits.

• Camouflage your chia or make it the star of the dish
• Incorporate chia into your favorite meal
• Adapt the recipes to be vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free
• Discover chia recipes that even kids will eat

Learn why you shouldn't harvest the sprouts from your Chia pet, and where to buy high-quality seeds to eat. Chia is already fueling endurance athletes and is beloved by dietitians. You deserve to feel great, and there's no reason your taste buds should suffer for it. Chia is a delicious addition to any meal, and there's no reason for you to miss out. Cooking With Chia For Dummies is your comprehensive guide to adding chia to your diet, and your companion on the journey to ultimate health.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Part I: Getting Started with Chia
• Part II: Starting Your Day the Right Way: Breakfasts
• Part III: Appetizers, Main Courses, and Something for Everyone
• Part IV: Boosting Your Baked Goods with Chia
• Part V: The Part of Tens
• Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide
• About the Authors
• Cheat Sheet
• Supplemental Images
• More Dummies Products