Honestly, I look at people with horror when they talk about weight loss and fitness and how hungry they are as a result. That’s not right!!! It’s also not sustainable, because at some point you’ll be hungry (or hungry) and make bad choices. Preaching to the LSF choir, I know, but you girls know I’m all about healthy living and #GuiltFreeLiving…which means making healthy choices. No deprivation!?
I get a lot of questions about how I eat and what I eat, and in addition to all the great things I share in HBMP and the Guiltless Nutrition Guide, I have another favorite snack I want to share with you. From chia seeds (and other great snacks). Mother Chia . Oh. my GAWD. Very good andyesso many ways to love them!
Today is also National Chia Day! Happy Holidays again!!! BIG road here at LSF + Mamma Chia … but first.
What is Chia? why it?
These little seeds are loaded with amazing goodness, including omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber, iron, and calcium! These omega-3s help increase “good” cholesterol, which helps protect against heart attacks and strokes. They even contain 5.6 grams of protein per ounce! Sign me up!?
Another reason to board the Chia Train? Chia promotes a healthy complexion, boosts energy, and helps with weight loss. A very good snack!? YUP!
Why Mama Chia?
You ladies know that I stand behind brands that I really, truly love. IisAdmiring and recommending their products is associated with their brand. When I first heard the story behind Mamma Chia’s founder and CEO Janie Hoffman, I knew I had found the brand for me. She and I share so much in common as to why we started our wellness journey and ultimately started our wellness business. Janey was sufferingdecadeswith massive autoimmune issues, when she switched to organic food and introduced chia into her life –that freed! Honestly, it gives me chills. I canyesconnect!
Janey realized what I realized after years of yo-yo dieting… Food is medicine! Because of her own experience with an organic diet, Janie had a big moment and realized that sharing the “magic” of chia was her life’s mission. So his organic chia company, Mother Chia born!
I love, love, love Behind the Music (haha, remember that show?!) how my beloved brand came to be, and Jane’s story really resonates with me – makes me love Mamma Chia even more!
My best ways to reach Chia
So, obviously I love regular chia seeds, but my latest crush has been Mamma Chia’s granola bars. It adds a perfect little crunch to Greek yogurt. After dinner, I like to make some Greek yogurt with some bark and have some fresh blueberries for dessert. Ummm…
Why am I Chia?
Besides all the obvious reasons to love chia (scroll up?), I personally found a lot of common ground in Jane’s story and how chia helped her health. Chia is super Helpful with all my digestive issues and I will take all the help I can get in that department!
MY FAVORITE UNCOOKED RECIPE
Ingredients
