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Chia Seeds, New Motivation, and Go FRESH!

Well I finally did it and ordered some Chia seeds!! I'm slowly buying the necessities to fill my pantry because money is quite tight. I'm SO GLAD I got chia! I'm actually amazed. I made a green smoothie this morning and I'm still full. Wow! This never happens. I know the nutritional value in chia seeds is amazing so I'm happy to start incorporating them into my diet. I plan on adding them on top of a salad later this evening.

So how much chia seeds to you actually have a day? Just what you can? A set amount each day? I soaked a tablespoon of the seeds in about 1/4 cup of water for about 30 minutes before putting it into my smoothie and blending. I'm hoping this was the way to go.

On another note, I'm so motivated to keep going! :) When I first started eating raw I think I got a little overwhelmed and discouraged. I was mad at myself for not eating more raw and eating less SAD foods. I was beating myself up constantly. Now, I realize that this is MY JOURNEY, and I'm improving my health along the way. I can go as slow or as fast as I need to. I can do my best and continue to try to do more. Why didn't I take this as a positive thing before? It was only what I wasn't doing. I've always been hard on myself and I need to stop. I've been this way for as long as I can remember. Now that I'm aware of it I'm changing. It feels great!

Signing up for Go FRESH was huge for me. I'm joining the Vault and the Weight Room. I can't wait! I'm ready to dive into the physical, mental, and spiritual paths that I will find. I'm ready for the knowledge, support, and friendships that are about to come.

Today is a good day.

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Comment by Angie Liddiard on March 24, 2011 at 7:05pm: YUM!! I need a juicer so I can juice and then make your pulpsicles. Sounds so good! Glad they turned out!

Comment by HippyDaisyChick on March 24, 2011 at 7:00pm: the pulpscicles turned out amazing....posting the recipe and pics in the kitchen

Comment by Angie Liddiard on March 24, 2011 at 10:09am: Thanks Sharon! Sounds delicious. I'm excited to try all these different ways to use chia!

Comment by sharonsoars on March 23, 2011 at 7:21pm: Hi Angie! I like keeping the chia seeds soaked in the fridge too - I use 1/4 cup of chia seeds to 1 cup of water. I stir it a few times while it's absorbing the water. I use a heaping tablespoon of this 'chia gel' in my daily smoothies. It makes a 'tight' gel but it works better for pudding if it's a thicker consistency. If I want pudding, I add maybe 1/4 to 1/2 cup? of this 'seed gel' - to some fresh nut milk, a banana, 2 drops of vanilla stevia and sometimes more vanilla and a spoonful of coconut nectar. If I don't have any nut milk on hand, I whip up just a a cup using hemp seeds or brazil nuts. It's good, easy comfort food for me... Looking forward to seeing you in Go Fresh!

Comment by Angie Liddiard on March 23, 2011 at 7:10pm: I love it too! Pulpsicles! lol! Let us know how they turn out.

I need a juicer!!

Comment by Eva on March 23, 2011 at 5:44pm: HDC, frozen pulpsicles---that's a neat name!

Comment by Angie Liddiard on March 23, 2011 at 5:26pm: Yum! You guys are giving me so many ideas! Thank you!

Comment by Michelle K on March 23, 2011 at 4:36pm: This is your journey, you set the pace. So glad to be Going Fresh with you.

Comment by HippyDaisyChick on March 23, 2011 at 4:26pm: chia is so hydrating...I like to add it to my lemon water and drink throughout the day....nothing fancy. I also like to add to my banana non-dairy ice cream and juices/smoothies....and I am making a new recipe today...frozen pulpsicles....I'll let you know how they turn out!

Comment by Gwen Coni on March 23, 2011 at 4:04pm: Darlene that sounds yummy!!! I'm going to try it.

Angie- 3/4 c seeds to 2 c milk! It makes it really thick & yummy ^_^