Chia Lemon Water

Drink More Water!

Start your day of by drinking 8-12oz of water in the morning.  This is particularly important during a diet change as it improves cognitive function, gastrointestinal function, kidney function, decrease headaches.

Keep a bottle of water on your night table and as you wake up you can gulp it down.

If you need a little flavour in your water, add a slice of lemon or try this recipe

Make it Sweet: Add maple syrup.

Make it Spicy:  Add a pinch of cayenne pepper. 

This recipe was originally posted on Whole Hearted Holistics.

 

What are Chia Seeds?

Despite their small size, chia seeds are full of important nutrients.

They are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants, and they provide fiber, iron, and calcium.

Omega-3 fatty acids help raise HDL cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol that protects against heart attack and stroke.

Remember the chia pets that were popular in the 1990s? Chia seeds are the same small seeds you used to grow an Afro in your Homer Simpson terracotta vase.

 

Fast Facts on Chia Seeds:

Here are some key points about chia seeds. More detail is in the main article.

• Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants, iron, and calcium.
• A 28-gram, or 1-ounce, serving of chia seeds also contains 5.6 grams of protein.
• Mixed with water, they can replace egg in vegan cooking.
• Chia seeds can be eaten cooked or raw, but they should be added to another food or soaked before eating. {source}