Written By: Gloria Tsang, RD
Title: Founding Registered Dietitian
Alumni: University of British Columbia
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By now all you of should have tried flaxseeds. What about chia seeds? You can certainly eat them raw, but you can actually make a raw no-cook dessert from chia seeds.
Similar to flaxseeds, chia seeds are rich in protein and omega 3. In fact, chia seeds have higher levels of fiber and calcium. Only two tablespoon of chia seeds can provide 7 grams of fiber. That’s equivalent to eating two bundles of broccoli! In addition, scientists also found that chia seeds can aid manage blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes, making these tiny seeds instant super foods!
Alumni: University of British Columbia – Gloria Tsang is the author of 6 books and the founder of HealthCastle.com, the largest online nutrition network run by registered dietitians. Her work has appeared in major national publications, and she is a regularly featured nutrition expert for media outlets across the country. The Huffington Post named her one of its Top 20 Nutrition Experts on Twitter. Gloria’s articles have appeared on various media such as Reuters, NBC & ABC affiliates, The Chicago Sun-Times, Reader’s Digest Canada, iVillage and USA Today.
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Love these 2 recipes! Both turned out super yummy! Thanks.
How many servings does this make?