Have you had chia seeds before? They are sometimes called "super food" because they are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats and may have some health benefits.

They can be brown, black, or white and have a nutty flavor. Including chia seeds to your diet is easy- just sprinkle them on yogurt, oatmeal, smoothies, soups, salads, pancakes, etc. They go well with pretty much anything! Our Tropical Chia Pudding is also a delicious way to enjoy this super food!

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Here is the recipe (makes 2 servings):

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp chia seeds

• ½ cup hazelnut milk

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• ¼ tsp vanilla

• a pinch of salt

• 3 tbsp coconut yogurt

• 2 passion fruit seeds

• 1 mango (diced)

• chocolate bits or cocoa nibs (to taste)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix chia seeds, hazelnut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Leave to soak overnight.

2. Next day, mix the chia mixture with coconut yogurt.

3. In a container, layer passion fruit seeds, chia pudding, and diced mangoes.

4. Top it with chocolate bits or cocoa nibs and enjoy!

REFERENCES:

Emily Wax. Healthy food trends -- chia seeds. MedlinePlus. April 23, 2018. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000727.htm