Omega 3 Chia

Omega3Chia Newsletter 2012

From: NaturalNews

Moderation is always recommended. The article on Green Tea is not to prescribe or diagnose.

Worth reading:  5 fish you should never eat due to increased levels of mercury.

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/5-fish-you-should-throw-back#.TsLbrGiDMts.email

Traceability is so important because people need to know where the food product was grown, how it was harvested, were there any chemicals, pesticides used and how the product was cleaned before packaging.

We at Omega 3 Chia emphasize that our chia has complete traceability.  And we have the agricultural certifications that the seed is grown specifically for human consumption.  There are no chemicals or pesticides used on our chia. You can literally walk through the chia fields and eat the seed from the plant.

Our chia products are: naturally gluten free, non-GMO, Kosher certified, and there are no known allergens in chia.

This process is where the seed is pressed, using a cool temperature process to extract the oil.  A by-product of the chia oil is the partially defatted chia flour aka bran.  The shelf life of the chia oil is approximately 24 months.  Refrigeration is recommended.  The shelf life of the partially defatted chia flour is also approximately 24 months and should be refrigerated.

Cold milling is a process where the seed is milled at a temperature so the nutrients are not destroyed.  The shelf life of the cold milled chia flour is approximately 24 months. Remember, that anytime a seed is crushed the oxidation process begins.  This is important when considering a “milled” seed product.  Milled chia flour should be refrigerated.

We receive many phone calls and emails from people asking the following questions.  The following will help you when looking for chia.

1) How do I choose which chia product to buy? Look for certifications that tell you the chia is grown for people to consume; such as GAP (Good Agricultural Practices), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), NON-GMO (not genetically modified), and Kosher certified.

2) Should chia have sand, stems etc.? NO.  If the chia product has debris this could be an indicator that the seed was grown for animal feed and not safe for people to eat.

3) Does chia need to be refrigerated? No, the whole seed does not need to be refrigerated.  The whole seed has a shelf life of at least 5 years. The milled/ground chia needs to be refrigerated and has a shelf life of approximately 2 years.  Remember, that anytime a seed is crushed or broken the oxidation process begins.

4) How much chia should I take on a daily basis? The recommended daily amount is between 15 grams – 22 grams ( 1 1/2 Tbsp. – 2 Tbsp.).

5) Can I take chia if I am currently taking medications? You should always consult your physician.  But remember that chia is a seed and classified as a food by the USDA.

6) Should I grind the chia seed or buy a milled/ground chia? It depends on the individual’s preference. The milled chia seed is more “bioavailable” in the intestinal tract. 

Posted in the Oprah magazine from 2011 read about the grains considered “superfoods”…read on:

http://www.oprah.com/health/Healthy-Superfood-Grains-Freekeh-Farro-Amaranth-Chia

Chia is appearing frequently in the news and here is another article to read by Dr. Melina Jampolis, CNN Health Diet and Fitness Expert:

http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2011/04/29/are-chia-seeds-a-superfood/?iref=allsearch