Read what experts are saying about Salba Chia Seeds for weight loss.
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| Credit: The NapTime Reviewer (Ground Salba Chia Seeds vs. Whole Salba Chia Seeds) |
Diets are a bore. Most are sabotaged by hunger pangs, while others lack good nutrition. There’s no quick fix for weight loss, but dietitians are now widely recommending chia as a versatile ingredient that can boost nutritional value while increasing satiety. Experts like Dr. Oz recommend chia seeds as a healthy way to manage appetite. Men’s Fitness says of chia: “Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, soluble fiber, and even a little bit of protein, these tiny seeds can elevate just about any meal or snack to a nutritional powerhouse.” And ‘Biggest Loser’ star, Rachel Beller, MS, RD, goes further, noting that Salba Chia is, “My absolute, ultimate, favorite fiber, antioxidant and omega-3 booster!” Here’s why Salba chia is a dieter’s new ally:
- Boosts Nutrition: Salba chia is the richest whole food source of Omega-3 fatty acids (ALA) and fiber found in nature on a gram for gram basis. Every 15g serving of Salba provides over 3,400 mg of Omega-3s (ALA) – 800% more Omega-3 (ALA) than salmon (EPA/DHA). Salba has less than 1 g net carbohydrate per serving.
- Curbs Appetite: Each serving contains 5.1g of dietary fiber to support healthy digestion and increase satiety, which can help to ward of cravings and sugar crashes. Salba chia seeds absorb many times their weight in water, which helps to slow digestion and leave you feeling fuller for longer.
You’ve got to check out Rachel Beller’s amazing book, Eat to Lose, Eat to Win. I’m finding so many healthy tips and recipes in it.
Recipe of the Month: Oatmeal Chia Pancakes
Giveaway – Ends 8/31/13 11:59pm PST
Share the best advice you’ve ever been given on ways to curb appetite. What’s been your easiest diet plan to stick to? Which foods have helped? Leave me a comment in the comments section below.
One winner will receive full sized Salba Chia samples!
(1 whole seed bag and 1 ground seed bag)
We will use Random.org to select our winner. Good Luck!
Winner: # 22 – Joanne
Winner: # 22 – Joanne
Dislcosure: I’m a Salba Smart brand ambassador and receive free products to facilitate my reviews and build opinions.
I have just started drinking Matcha Tea, I really like it!
It gives you energy and much better for you then coffee.
I like Myfitnesspal, and WW best for easy diet plans.
I try to drink lots of water when Im hungry because sometimes I think Im actually just bored and possibly dehydrated. I also like to add cinnamon to my smoothes. I have used Weight Watchers before, and I also use My Fitness Pal app and the Lose It app. I love hearing about and trying new things!!
I have always been told to drink a glass of water when I feel hungry to see if I am just thirsty and if not I wont want to eat as much. I am in different groups that helps a lot to stick to my diet beacuse we check in with pictures everyday and weight in once a week.
Drink a lot of water and change to a smaller plate.
always staying hydrated helps. i liked weight watchers but gave up after a while. now i just eat gluten free, which makes me eat more fresh fruits/veggies.
I stick to eating lot of fruit and drinking lots of water.
drink lots and lots of water and eat a small meal every three hours
Drink water. Lots. When you wake up, before and during meals. Pair that with high-fiber foods and it makes things a lot easier!
So I was going to say water…. but Herbal Tea works wonders too! It fills you up and makes you feel cozy. No calories needed! And veggies really help with weight loss and I love Quinoa!
Ive always been told to drink more water and eat a lot of veggies to curb my appetite.
patis2(at) msn (dot) com
Actually my easiest "diet" was a 10-day juice fast. It was so easy!!! I really miss it actually. Although admittedly it was really hard to turn down pizza. I'm trying to eat less sugar now. It's going alright. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you!
I actually don't believe in "diets." I think that the best health plan that anyone can follow is a healthy lifestyle. Fitness and health are a way of life, not a temporary plan/diet. Schedule regular exercise into your day and eat whole/unprocessed foods. Our bodies are made to digest and utilize all the nutrients that are found in whole foods, not in processed/frozen foods and special pills, even if they claim "light, fat free, weight loss, etc."
Chia seeds are my favorite! Thanks for the giveaway!
jenakaye at gmail dot com
I curb appetite by drinking more water, and diluting any juice I drink with at least 50% water.
And I don't eat anything for the 2 hours before bedtime.
The easiest diet I've had was the Atkins.
lara at twiceblessedlife dot com
I think that portion control has helped me the most. vclark9 @ gmail . com
For me, water with lemon first thing in the morning was great advice. I also started eating better breakfasts. No more crap cereal and bagels full of starchy carbs and sugar!! Plain oatmeal with fruit, yogurt, a fruit smoothie, or eggs on a wheat tortilla with some salsa and a sprinkle of cheese have been great for keeping me full longer. I also have started cooking my lunches a week in advance and optioning them out into individual containers. It makes it so easy to just eat on cold or warm one up for lunch and I don't grab for the quickest high calorie foods in my home.
smaller portions, exercise and water
Hydrate, hydrate, and chew thoroughly, then chew some more before swallowing
What works for me is actually eating more, not less! Several small meals during the day means it doesn't take that much to quell the hunger pangs when dinner rolls around. Plus spreading the calories out instead of packing them together helps the body utilize them more.
I was told to not eat no sugar, flour, cornstarch etc. Drink alot of water, especially 30 minutes before your meal
hoffat at gmail dot com
Drink plenty of water. Have a small handful of almonds and dried cranberries to fend off junk snacking–I think it has to do with nuts being high in protein and the cranberries being a bit sweet.
bethelderton59 at gmail dot com
I love chia seeds!!! I like to make a chocolate pudding with them and eat it for breakfast 🙂 I'm also trying to drink lots of water; I like to add lemon or lime to add extra flavor and cleansing benefit.
kgirl418 at gmail dot com
I just eat a ton of vegetables, usually lots of kale, cabbage, onions. It really curbs your appetite that roughage! Intense bursts of exercise (bodyweight, like jumping jacks, etc) even a minute helps me not overeat. Chia would help keep the hungrys away too!
I like to make sure I have lots of healthy things to snack on so I don't cheat….popcorn, hummus with raw veggies, grapes. Plus I drink a lot of green tea and peppermint tea which seems to help curb my appetite.
sressell@earthlink.net
weight watchers is a wonderful lifestyle to follow. it works great!
Drink water or clear broth before every meal. Have fruits and vegetables available for snacking.
I like to eat nuts and drink water when I get hungry.
dlatany at gmail dot com
Drink a lot of water, and sticking to lean protein
nbellowsdove at gmail dot com
Drink alot of tea, especially green tea. 🙂 momlovesdeals at gmail dot com
The best advice I've been given is to drink lots of water….I don't believe in dieting, I just try to take care of my body as best as I can as much as I can. For me, snacking on fruits really helps me! I still get to snack and its healthy.
sweeps785(at)yahoo(dot)com
drink lots of water, eat breakfast, eat lots of protein and fiber
khbride at yahoo dot com
Drink a full glass of water before a meal.
krazekatlady at gmail dot com
The best advice I got was to to drink lots of water. I lost 80 lbs with weight watchers in the late 90's and have kept 70 of it off. I find that anything that I can munch on helps. IE carrots and celery take a while to chew and have few calories.