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Due to its high fiber content (more than 35%) Chia seed has the remarkable ability to absorb ten times its weight in water, making it an excellent source of hydration. Omega³ Chia’s fiber forms a gel that slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, binds it to toxins in the digestive system, and helps eliminate waste.3

Omega³ Chia is especially rich in essential fatty acids. One 15gm serving provides more than 3gm of Omega³ (as alpha-linolenic acid) and 1gm of Omega⁶ (linoleic acid) in a perfectly balanced 3:1 ratio, making it the richest, unprocessed and fully-digestible whole food source of Omega³.

Because they are loaded with high-ORAC antioxidants like quercetin, caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid, Omega³ Chia seeds maintain a 99% sprout rate and have a shelf life of up to five years. Furthermore, Chia seeds are rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc; many trace minerals and biologically complete protein, making them the perfect survival food.

Omega³ Chia’s health benefits are the subject of an intense study currently being conducted by the Nutritional Science Research Institute, in cooperation with Dr. David Neiman of Appalachian State University. NSRI’s randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial, due to be published in 2008, is exploring Omega³ Chia’s sugar stabilizing, weight control properties and the conversion of ALA to EPA and DHA in healthy, non-diabetic subjects.

Greens Plus has joined with NSRI to make this Ancient yet Powerful New Superfood available to the market. Omega³ Chia is certified kosher and is pesticide, herbicide, gluten and GMO-free. Available in 1-pound (454gm) containers.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Omega³ Chia is a registered trademark of Omega³ Chia, LLC

Pumpkin-Chia Seed Muffins
Adapted from Mom-A-Licious
by Domenica Catelli
From Dr. Oz Reveals the
Ultimate Checklist for Great Aging

These muffins are delicious, easy to make and great for you. Enjoy them hot out of the oven and keep extra for lunchtime snacks for the kids (or you) during the week. Pumpkin is loaded with an important antioxidant, beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is one of the plant carotenoids converted to vitamin A in the body. In the conversion to vitamin A, beta carotene performs many important functions in overall health. Current studies link diets rich in foods with beta-carotene to reducing the risk of certain types of cancer and protection against heart disease. Chia seeds can be found at some health food stores.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Tbsp. chia seeds, ground (use a coffee or spice grinder)
• 1 cup whole wheat or whole grain flour
• 1/2 cup white unbleached flour
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 16 oz. can organic pumpkin (make sure there is only pumpkin listed on the ingredient list)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup high-quality extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup pure maple syrup (or 1?2 cup agave nectar or a combination of the two)
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla
• 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
• Salt and pepper to taste

Pre-heat oven to 350°. Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix all wet ingredients. Fold the wet ingredients (fold in nuts now if you are using them) into the dry ingredients and spoon into paper-lined muffin or greased muffin tins. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean. Store completely cooled muffins in sealable plastic bags in the freezer.