This episode of the Outside Podcast is brought to you by Bob's Red Mill, making whole grain

oats, flowers, and other natural ingredients at the heart of proper nutrition for athletes.

Today we're talking about Chia. Now long before children of the

80s and 90s were raising Chia pets, Chia seeds were a staple in the diets of the

ancient Mayans and Aztec cultures. And if you're looking for a way to improve your own

nutrition, you should take a good hard look at Chia. The word itself is derived from the

Mayan word for strength, and Aztec warriors used to rely on these super foods for energy and endurance

The really great thing about chia seeds however is how many nutrients they pack into so few calories

Calcium, and a bunch of other micronutrients.

Cheyocedes are also a good source of antioxidants,

plus omega-3 fatty acids,

omega-6 fatty acids, and they have 5 grams of fiber and only about 70 calories per

tablespoon. And a tablespoon is a lot of chia seeds. Of course all this is worthless if you don't want to eat them, which is why Bob's Red

Mill has a bunch of recipes on its website. Chia Puddings, Chia smoothies, even Chia Fresca.

A summer drink like lemonade, but without all the sugar.

Personally, I just mix a spoonful of them into yogurt.

That's an outside podcast original recipe.

If you have trouble remembering the details, just tweet at me and I'll send it to you.

Find more recipes at bob'sredmill.com.

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