do you have to let chia seeds soak to get the nutritional value or can you just eat them dry? (before they expand)
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I eat them in whats called refrigerater oatmeal,1/3 cup pureed berries 1/4 cup greek yogurt 1/3 cup skim milk 1/4 cup non instant oatmeal 1 tablespoom chia seeds little vanilla. I put this in a 8oz. mason jar shake well put in fridge overnight...Enjoy! I make up 6 of these at a time and have this for breakfast mon. thru sat.
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My son is turned me on to chia seeds and he says you don't have to soak them(soaking does nothing to nutritional value) to eat. They can be eaten in a sports drink (as I do) or sprinkled on salad, on cereal or baked into bread. They are just a little easier going down with the added water in soaking. I asked the same question to my son and he response was they will get water/moisture once they enter your body......Makes sense hope this answer helps. I have been adding to things for over a year
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They are kinda easy to chew, I would think they would have the same nutrition as soaked. They do get stuck in your teeth though.
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You can eat them dry, but they have a bland taste/flavor. Once they mix with your saliva they will start turning to the "gel" consistency. I prefer to put them in smoothies or yogurt! Either way you will get the benefits!
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you would still get the nutritional value, but i would think they would be hard to eat dry. i let them soak five minutes to where you would get a consistency of tapioca pudding. goes down easy.
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Chia seeds are known for helping to lose weight. When the seeds touch moisture, a gelatinous coating forms around the seed which is about 3 times it's size. They say that it helps with weight loss because the swelling of the seeds makes you feel fuller longer. Chia seeds are also great for digestion and controlling blood glucose levels.
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I did not wash or rinse my seeds, and have had no ill-effects. If it makes your feel better to do so, then wash to your hearts content.
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I'm very sure you can do that as long as you soak them into water over night for them to soften enough...But don't forget to measured the right amount everything that you put in, over load nuts or beans machine will not crust them. Happy cooking ! This is a great machine.
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Yes. Only sprout the amount that you want to at a time. I keep the rest in a cool, dry place in my pantry. BTW, I've had very good results--Yum!
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No. I don't believe doing that will enhance the nutritional value of the seeds. As far as taste goes. They are great right out of the bag.
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I've been soaking my organic chia seeds in water. Doesn't that take care of the breaking/chopping up that Mila product offers?
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i let them soak in lukewarm water for an about an hour before placing them in the soil ...this helps the tough seed to get hydrated...and germinate more quicklygerminate more quickly
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I haven't tested these with chia seeds but I doubt they would fall through. I just tested a bag using coarse Kosher salt and the salt did not fall through. I highly recommend these bags. They are great!
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Hi Kathryn: I just rinse the seeds off before the initial soaking. I believe they are organic, so they should be fine. But contact The Sprout House if you are worried. Best, Sarah
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You would most likely need to experiment to see how you like to consume them. I like to put one tablespoon of chia seeds in a small juice glass with about 4 ounces of my favorite juice (usually 100% cranberry juice or 100% cherry juice). I let it sit for about 15 minutes. The seeds plump up to a gel like consistency. I do this first thing in the morning after coffee and again before bed. I have friends that put the seeds in their yogurt, oatmeal or in their morning fruit smoothies. The possibilities are endless. Eating them raw would probably be my last choice.
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If you soak a tablespoon of them in water, add fruit juice (its kind of like jello) and drink it before a meal they will give you a sense of fullness so you may not eat as much. A large part of controlling hunger is eating high fiber, nutrient rich foods and enough protein. Frequent small nutritious meals through out the day help keep your appetite under control and Chia seeds are a great addition to a diet like this. You cannot substitute them for meals because they are not a nutritionally complete food, but you can add them to your diet for a source of fiber and protein and that will help with appetite control. If you soak a tablespoon of them in water, add fruit juice (its kind of like jello) and drink it before a meal they will give you a sense of fullness so you may not eat as much. A large part of controlling hunger is eating high fiber, nutrient rich foods and enough protein. Frequent small nutritious meals through out the day help keep your appetite under control and Chia seeds are a great addition to a diet like this. You cannot substitute them for meals because they are not a nutritionally complete food, but you can add them to your diet for a source of fiber and protein and that will help... » Read More If you soak a tablespoon of them in water, add fruit juice (its kind of like jello) and drink it before a meal they will give you a sense of fullness so you may not eat as much. A large part of controlling hunger is eating high fiber, nutrient rich foods and enough protein. Frequent small nutritious meals through out the day help keep your appetite under control and Chia seeds are a great addition to a diet like this. You cannot substitute them for meals because they are not a nutritionally complete food, but you can add them to your diet for a source of fiber and protein and that will help with appetite control. « Show Less
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I always soak moonflower seeds. The outer shell like covering will become pliable an in most case split so you won't have to nick them. This is just my way of handling the seeds.
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I have not had the need to break down Flax or Chia seeds as of yet. Sorry I am unable to answer your question. However we had a difficult time trying to mince up an Avocado which was cut up into chunks about the size of an ice cube. Had to keep stopping the unit and pushing them down with a wooden spoon a number of times to get it all completely ground up.
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http://www.lifesprouts.com/faq.html. Enjoy. I love my sprouts, I do a "salad mix" that is great.soaking and draining is important.
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Hello, Ms. Abaker,I bought just two of these bags, and most of the dates were moist enough. Therefore I ate them the way they were.As for the few dry ones, they are still edible as such; more chewing is needed. If you want to bring them to their natural state just after cropping, no chance. My mother used to keep dried fruits in water (especially prunes and peaches), for a few hours, but they never returned to their natural texture and consistency.IMO, children will enjoy the dates the way they are. I still do, despite my age.
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They come dry, once you get them and when you are ready to use them place them in warm water in order to make them expand. They will stay expanded for a couple of weeks once you see them shrinking place them in warm water again so you can re-used them