Cooking with Chia For Dummies - by Barrie Rogers & Debbie Dooly (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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.

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Make 125+ simple and delicious recipes
• Know what to look for when you shop for chia
• Grasp the superfood benefits of chia
• Incorporate chia into breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners, and desserts

Power up your day with a daily dose of chia

Are you looking for a way to boost your nutritional intake and improve your health? You've come to the right place. With Cooking with Chia For Dummies, you'll grasp the benefits and disease-fighting power of this ultimate superfood, learn how to choose among the different types of chia options, and discover how to use it to reap its many health rewards.

• Ch-ch-ch chia -- get an easy-to-follow introduction to the nutrient-dense chia seed, from its disease-fighting capabilities and endless versatility to the many ways you can cook with chia
• The power of chia -- get to know how a diet rich in chia can be linked to better cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure levels
• In the kitchen with chia -- make more than 125 easy and tasty recipes for every meal of the day, from mouthwatering mains to savory snacks and delectable desserts
• Chia for life -- discover why the chia seed has been an endurance food of ancient cultures, as well as modern athletes and distance runners
• The power of ten -- find ten tricks for getting chia into your everyday diet, ten reasons chia is a superfood, and ten ways to sneak chia into kids' dishes

Open the book and find:

• 125+ recipes for cooking with chia
• How to camouflage your chia or make it the star of your dish
• Substitutions for making recipes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free
• Kid-friendly chia recipes
• How chia can help you shed those unwanted pounds
• Advice on where to find chia
• Reasons pregnant women should add chia to their diet

About the Author

Barrie Rogers is cofounder of Chia bia and chiabia.com, an Irish chia company and website that provides a wealth of information about chia seeds and health and offers a number of chia products for sale, including seeds, bars, and beverages. Debbie Dooly is Marketing Manager of Chia bia.