Thursday, September 08, 2011
Two New Things I Want To Try
Chia Seeds and Cinnamon.
Chia Seeds Salvia Hispanics Organic
Organic Cinnamon Powder
I have diabetes and high blood pressure. Both of these items are felt to help control both of the health issues that I have. Along with eating more healthy I plan to add both of these items to my food each day. I plan to start with sprinkling them on my foods like you would pepper. I am going to try 1 tablespoon of Chia Seeds (then build up to 37 grams) and 1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon daily.
I am also going to try to sprout the Chia Seeds so I can eat them as sprouts.
I tried to sprout these seeds in a sprouting jar but found they only turned into seeds in a jell solution...almost solid. Then after searching the internet I found you need earthen ware....like a Chia Pet to sprout the seeds on........I have ordered one from eBay but since it wasn't here I tried paper towels and a tea towel....both worked. This is 3 days growth. Below in the glass is the jelled seeds.
this seed jell must be refrigerated.
I also fixed them in a jell and eat them mixed in other foods
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If you would like to read about the value of Chia Seeds follow this http://www.drpasswater.com/nutrition_library/Scheer_Chia.html
And if you want to read about the value of Cinnamon follow this link
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5729298_much-should-diabetic-metabolize-sugar_.html
# posted by Carolyn or Connee @ 6:51 PM 
