Hi David,
Have you heard of the Salba (chia variety) research that was done in diabetes patients?
They found that Salba lowered inflammation, blood pressure and blood clotting. Salba has so many health effects..
I just called my local health food organic co-op type place to see if they carried chia seeds. The girl said somebody asked a long time ago, and they don't carry it, but could special order it... for $40+ per pound!!! It must have been the Salba, instead of the generic black seeds.
I was getting ready to order some seeds, I figured I could spare $9, but the shipping would be the expensive part I think.
Try www.getchia.com
just got my order super fast free priority mail shipping and the best price and quality of seed=)
There is no defference between the white and the black chia seed! In fact Salba is just a name brand and they are very expencive. I get my chia from www.getchia.com They have the best prices and it's the best best quality that I found. And they have FREE shipping too!
Shawna
Hi!
Given that I'm a walking rave for these great little seeds I'm surprizingly slow at chiming in here. Busy!
I'm so glad you've posted this David!
As I indicated at your 'Dawn Phenomenon' post, I swear by chia seeds. I eat a lot more than you do and love them. I eat a TBSP before morning walk and breakfast, about another 4 TBSPs thru the day and 1 more at bedtime. Yes, a total of 6 TBSP but its worth it!
They:
- help stabilize my blood sugars all day and night, (details in my other post) and improved A1c of 5.8.
- give me a tremendous energy boost.
- curb my appetite and cravings.
- are a great digestive aid and keep me from having acid stomach.
- keep things 'moving along' more enjoyably than metamucil and such.
They are helping friends and family in those and other ways including better sleep pattern, helping with mood, make smoking less desirable.
I love their 'tapioca like' texture in liquids or puddings but they can be used in tons of ways. I also get them 6 bags at a time from www.ArizonaChia.com .
I don't have a specific pudding recipe. I just mix 2-4 TBSP into the pudding depending on how many servings I'm making. I use diet pudding mix if I'm feeling lazy. If I feel like cooking I mix soy milk or milk, tofu, eggs, stevia, vanilla or cocoa, and of course chia. I've had to experiment with quantities and don't have it perfect yet as I don't do it often.
I also add them to diet jell-o - works best if I can remember to re-stir when it is just beginning to gel.
And I add them to stir fry, soups and drink them warm in soup broth - yummy! My sis has added them to multi-grain breads she bakes and I've added a generous quantity to a flax meal muffin recipe of my own concoction.
A friend mixes them into cereal - hot or cold. Another mixes them into peanut butter or jelly to make her kids sandwiches.
They can also be added to yogurt, casseroles, meat loaf, salads, cole slaw or just about anything. I like to experiment.
Here are some websites that have recipes:
http://www.arizonachia.com/recipes/free.pdf this is an 11 page pdf of recipes
http://www.sourcesalba.com/view-recipes.php?category_id=18
Salba is an expensive brand name for chia
http://ladiehlcrr.abmp.com/products/hpdi/proddtls/recipeschia.htm
http://www.natures-emporium.com/chianrecipes.html
I am new to trying the chia seeds. I am in my mid 40's experiencing many "new" problems as I age. No energy, artheritis inflamation in my knees, high cholestrol, high blood pressure and overweight. I absolutely love these seeds! I cannot describe how great they make me feel. I now have energy, less brain fog, the pain of the artheritis in my knees have subsided and I have lowered blood pressure and my cholestrol is where it should be. The problem is I get terrible headaches from taking them. Nothing takes the headaches away except to stop taking the chia seeds. Also, I cut myself the other day and the wound wouldn't stop bleeding or scab so this indicates to me that it is a blood thinner. Has anyone else had these issues taking the seeds? If not for the headaches and bleeding this would be an absolute miracle to take daily. Any thoughts or recommendations?
I am new to trying the chia seeds. I am in my mid 40's experiencing many "new" problems as I age. No energy, artheritis inflamation in my knees, high cholestrol, high blood pressure and overweight. I absolutely love these seeds! I cannot describe how great they make me feel. I now have energy, less brain fog, the pain of the artheritis in my knees have subsided and I have lowered blood pressure and my cholestrol is where it should be. The problem is I get terrible headaches from taking them. Nothing takes the headaches away except to stop taking the chia seeds. Also, I cut myself the other day and the wound wouldn't stop bleeding or scab so this indicates to me that it is a blood thinner. Has anyone else had these issues taking the seeds? If not for the headaches and bleeding this would be an absolute miracle to take daily. Any thoughts or recommendations?
I am one of the grateful recipients of the immediately preceding poster's evangelizing! I eat approx. 1 TBS at breakfast, 1-2 TBS at lunch, and maybe 1TBS for an afternoon or evening snack. I find the chia nonpalatable when in gel form, so always eat unsoaked, uncooked.
I can attest to the smoking-suppression effects of chia. For approx. 1 hr. immediately after ingestion I have no desire for a cigarette. When I am finally ready to quit for good I plan to incorporate chia into my planned accupuncture and herb quitting regime. I also notice digestive and appetite suppressant benefits of chia.
What else is there to say? Chia Rocks! So, BTW, does Arizona Chia, for their great product at reasonable price and prompt professional service!
Thanks for the great article, David!
I read about chia seeds on a Yahoo list I belong to that discusses kombucha tea, kefir, and other probiotic producing foods, and decided to give them a try.
The best price I found is at http://www.getchia.com/ AND they have free shipping.
After ordering, I realized I should have researched what you thought first, luckily, you like them! Whew!
Thanks for all you do for me and others with diabetes.
Best regards,
Dee
Cosmic,
I'm always on the lookout for the best deal, but this is not really it. Though shipping may be free for 10 lb you still pay $7.50 per lb.
With www.ArizonaChia.com you pay $6 per lb and $10 priority mail shipping for 9 lbs of seeds for a total $64 or $7.11 per lb. Also you have to use PayPal and I won't due negative past experiences.
Another place someone told me about, www.purenatures.com does seem a bit competative while their chia is on sale.
My efriend reports $61.73 for 10 lbs. which is $6.12 per lb
but
their chia is on sale at 10 lbs for $44.95 so that is 16.74 for S&H. I've emailed them pointing out that a flat rate priority box could be done for much less like Arizona Chia does - but I suspect they try to keep prices looking low by adding the handling to the postage.
At their regular price of 10 lbs for $69.99 plus the same shipping it is $86.73 or $8.67 per lb.
So while theirs is on sale one could save nearly a dollar a lb but in the long run Arizona Chia still comes out the best.
But I think we should each get it where we think best. I'm still delighted with all the great effects I get from chia seeds and am even giving some as a Christmas present.
Hey, just checked the
www.GetChia.com site and found out their 10 pounder is only $70 INCLUDING shipping!
I bought it at that rate anyway and I have had lightning quick FREE priority mail delivery and perfect supreme grade A+ seed!
thought you should know!
Hey healthnut!
Thanks for the info.
Alas, I have a US PO, I am not mainland USA and their shipping here is too much. I've emailed them about the advantages of using flat rate priority boxes and if they offer that option in the future I'll likely switch as it would make them very competitive. Will let you know here IF they reply. They look like a source for a couple of other things I get online - or would like to - again IF they can make a competitive shipping rate.
Update: http://www.nutsonline.com/ is willing to accomodate individual needs for flat rate priority postage, by accepting email or phone orders. So they do become compertitive in price even for those of us living in a far off territory vs the States themselves. Statesiders may not theed that accomodation as the FedEx and UPS lowest rates are in the same range. Since they have affordable ground cinnamon which I've also been seeking an online source for, as the stuff is rather expensive here, I will likely make the switch. I certainly will be watching for chia to come up on their weekly specials.
Dear Michael,
You posted the comment below to one of my articles. Were you writing to me or to someone else? If to me, I don't have a yahoo list group. I do have a free monthly email newsletter, "Diabetes Update." People can subscribe to it by writing to www.mendosa.com/subscribe
Best regards,
David
Beware of purchasing from Arizona Chia. They have a practice of double billing your credit card and then not responding when you raise the issue.
Robert K. Baker
RKB@andso.com
The owner of Arizona Chia, Dr. Wayne Coates, just informed me as follows:
"What happened was a glitch in the authorize.net server which processes our cards. Once we found the error which was just today, we credited immediately."
David
Mr Mendosa,
Is the explanation plausible? You decide!
The double charge to my credit card was made on December 31, 2007. Arizona Chia was notified of the double charge and ask to make the necessary reversing enry on January 4, 2008.
By January 15, 2008, no action had been taken. At one a.m. on Januar 16, 2008, Arizona Chia was sent another notice and an indication I would take appropriate action. More significantly the warning which gave rise to this exchange was posted on the Diabetes web site.
Under these circumstances they were able to find the error in less than 18 hours. In fact it was only six hours into the business day.
You decide whether it really took them ten days to "find the error" or whether they were merely responding to bad publicity.
There is no evidence and it seems unlikely that Dr. Coates is the sort who would sanction such behavior, but perhaps he should take a look at the people working for him.
If it happens again, it is his responsibility!
Robert K. Baker
I have been buying GG bran crackers to have something crunchy. They come from Norway and are getting very expensive. I decided to try making some myself but used ground chia seeds instead of the small amount of rye flour on the ingredient list.
My crackers turned out great! I used two cups of wheat bran and one cup of ground(by me) chia seeds. I mixed them well dry and added water till it looked like I could press it out. I had to put it back in the bowl because it was still too dry. I kept adding water untill it was softer and then pressed it out as thin as I could over a foil lined jelly roll pan(cookie sheet). I shaped it into a large rectangle,rolled it thinner and baked it for 15 min. before scoring it into squares. I baked it (350 degrees, sorry) for about 30 min. more. I then turned the oven off and let it sit overnight. I have a great oven that does pure convection, convection bake, and regular bake. I used convection bake which blows hot air and heats from the bottom so I did not have to turn anything over, it was toooo big. I will try ground flax seeds next, the ground chia tasted less wonderful than I expected, I thought a little fishy. I may also try it with a small measured ammount of rye flour which is on the GiGi package or just less chia. I did not figure the carbs but I cant eat more than two at a time because I think they swell to the size of baseballs!
I had two for lunch covered with a mix of Trader Joe's canned red salmon, a spoon of TJ's Aoli mustard and some chopped green onions. Sardines are also good this way. I have plenty of salmon for another lunch and enough crackers for quite a while. I got about a dozen nicely shaped ones an quite a few edge bits which might make few servings of cereal if I break them up add some hot water to soften and then some cream. I have done that with two GiGi crackers.
Hello,
There IS a HUGE difference in soaking/sprouting chia.
We have perfected a sprouting technique for chia, and see an ORAC rating with the sprouted chia as 2.5X higher than non-sprouted.
To say there is NO difference in sprouting is simply not true.
Thanks,
Zane Baranowski, CN
sprouts@frontier.net
Thanks David, for the enlightening interview with Dr. Coates about chia seeds. As a nurse and an editor for antiaginghacks.com, I decided to try the Salba brand. But since I also happen to be from Missouri, I tend to be skeptical of wild claims, especially when the brand Salba is so much more expensive than generic chia seeds.
I've been taking chia as part of my morning breakfast with plain yogurt and a little applesauce for flavoring. Even though I only take a teaspoon full, I can tell the difference when I don't take it.
I'm delighted to see an old grain being brought back to commerce. Especially one with so many benefits.
Respectfully,
Rod Newbound, RN
Wayne Coates and all of his websites are no longer selling chia seeds. I went there a few times in the past couple weeks and he has shut down all of his selling operations on chiaseedandoil.com, arizonachia.com, getchia.com, etc. I called the number to his business and they referred me to a site called TheChiaSeed.com because they offer the same seeds that Wayne used to. Hopefully this helps some other readers find quality chia seeds on the net, and another great article david!!
That's an expensive place to get them.
Try : http://www.nutsonline.com
cheaper and very friendly service.
Order NOT received from TheChiaSeed.com after 2 weeks. No email response. Submitted PayPal dispute. Buyer beware . . similar complaints!
You can buy the most healthy foods, chia seed at Hidalgofoods.com
Yes, it's true that Dr. Wayne Coates developed Mila for Lifemax. It's also true that they had a parting of the ways. Perhaps due to the fact that Mila sells for $55 PER POUND! Dr. Waye Coates sells his own identical chia on his website, azchia.com which is up and running for around $9 per pound. Get it from the master, not from a multi level marketing scheme.
I noticed at the end of the article that you mention that you will continue to take the fish oil (albeit) in lower doses. Why is it necessary to continue to take the fish oil; I thought that the chia seed provided the same if not better benefit than fish oil. I am a registered nurse and I have never been able to tolerate "conventional" medicine, thus always researching natural products (I have arthritis, neuropathy-not diabetic, and am a cancer survivor). Thank you.
I was surprised to receive an e-mail from Dr. Coats touting his new line of Chia, $60 for 12 oz. I could not find any information on the new website explaining how this was superior to ordinary chia at $7/lb, it was only compared to flax seed. Are you still in touch with Dr. Coates and able to find out this information?
Dear David
The company for which I work is a potential commercial user of chia, as an ingredient in bread. Its nutritional properties are attractive as is its unique character. I have seen references on other websites responding to questions about whether or not chia isa source of cyanogens. As you know, many plants contain hydrogen cyanide precursors, called cyanogens. Flax is one example. Apparently the human body has enzyme(s) which negate the effect of cyanogens when consumed in moderate amounts. The fact that I see the same question asked on different websites makes me wonder if there is anything to this. My company exports food products to Japan which contain small amounts of flax. The Japanese customs agency frequently quarantines our products while they perform total cyanide assay. I don't want to use chia if it will trigger the same reaction from the Japanese.
What information can you share about this?
Thank you
Thank you, David, for the response.
When I first heard of the connection, I was surprised too. If you do a Google search on "flax cyanide" you will find information of varying quality. The bottom line of reputable data I have seen is that in anything like a normal intake of flax, there is no safety issue.
The chia supplier sent a sample for cyanide assay. The report came back negative. In the words of the lab "We find no evidence of cyanogenic response in ground seeds".
Hopefully, this is the end of it.
Best regards,
Steve
I know about chia, but am very hapy to know that I don't have to choke down the gel! I can't wait to tell my family and friends aobut this.
Maggy
No one should ever have to 'choke down' chia.
It's just too versatile! I have also noticed that foods with it in there (Like salad dressings & etc) actually taste a bit BETTER with chia mixed in there. If you fix it with chia one time, then without it another, you can taste the difference in my opinion. If you're not going for purely price on chia this place is worth it:
www.mychiaseeds.com because they give away to you 2 free cook books (of recipes that all use chia seeds in them) when you buy any of their seeds.
What a crock! The good doctor claims your body "conerts chia to fish oil." Well, I'm no doctor, but, even I know that is a myth! He's comparing apples and orangs! Chia is chia; fish oil is fish oil! Geez, Doc!
Hello from Canada.
I am most interested in this chia discussion. I have been interested in Chia for a long time and in the past year have had the opportunity to try both Salba and bulk seeds. The effects were astonishing and distressing (spent a lot of time on the phone with a woman at the Salba company!).
After eating the seeds my blood sugars began to climb and climb and climb.Each of the three times that I tried them, there developed significant pain in my liver and the blood sugars levels required boluses of insulin to cover the increases in blood glucose for 12 hours after ingestion.
When I spoke with the people at Salba they were astonished, curious and very interested in sending me more Salba so that I could try again and share my results with them one more time. I declined, it had been such an uncomfortable experience the first three times.
Comments or similar experiences shared are welcome. If you found a solution to any of these problems I am most interested; I have been just a little shy about trying again. Any type 1s using chia, please talk to me. I have been diabetic for 53 years, ticking along quite well and always interested in new developments and supports.
Cheers everyone for another day well done.
Jane
I so look forward to your postings David. Many thanks.
Hello from Canada.
I am most interested in this chia discussion. I have been interested in Chia for a long time and in the past year have had the opportunity to try both Salba and bulk seeds. The effects were astonishing and distressing (spent a lot of time on the phone with a woman at the Salba company!).
After eating the seeds my blood sugars began to climb and climb and climb.Each of the three times that I tried them, there developed significant pain in my liver and the blood sugars levels required boluses of insulin to cover the increases in blood glucose for 12 hours after ingestion.
When I spoke with the people at Salba they were astonished, curious and very interested in sending me more Salba so that I could try again and share my results with them one more time. I declined, it had been such an uncomfortable experience the first three times.
Comments or similar experiences shared are welcome. If you found a solution to any of these problems I am most interested; I have been just a little shy about trying again. Any type 1s using chia, please talk to me. I have been diabetic for 53 years, ticking along quite well and always interested in new developments and supports.
Cheers everyone for another day well done.
Jane
I so look forward to your postings David. Many thanks.
I am a 72-year old woman, newly diagnosed as pre-diabetic. My endocrinologist prescribed a statin drug for my bad cholesterol, which wasn't that bad yet, but it gave me such horrid stomach pain that I stopped it.
Then I read about the chia seeds and decided to try them. I have been able to stop taking my nightly acid reflux herbal pills and my energy level is so much better. Last week, I had more bloodwork done and today got the results that my cholesterol levels, especially the LDL levels had dropped a bit and my endo says that my cholesterol panel is very good. The only negative on my test reults is the blood glucose level which has risen a little. I have not found that the seeds curb my appetite very much, but the positive effects I have been getting with the seeds way outweighs the negative. I will continue to use them.
I get mine from IHerb.com. They are fast and less expensive than other places.
Hello, I read with interest all the comments and would like for you to let me know what health benefits you have found in using chia seeds. I have read some of the advertisements and it is touted as a "wonder food." Just what are the known health benefits I checked my source of bulk foods where I buy my ascorbic acid (vit.c) and flax seeds.Chia seeds there range from $32.23 for 5 lbs to 25 lbs. for $155.00. I haven't checked the other sources mentioned in the replys yet. I am just interested in knowing from you what health benefits can be expected from using these seeds. Thank you for your time and for your web site.
Jim Burnett, Mission, TX (soon to be 80)
David,
Chia may be a good food although there are debates about whether it prevents nutrients from other sources from being fully absorbed in your intestine. What surprises me, though, is that you give so much credibility to Wayne Coates. When writing an article about Chia, why would you solicit information from somebody who has such an obvious conflict of interest? He denies the value of anything he's not selling even if it's essentially the same thing or better.
Dear Henry,
Thank you for you comments. I'm very interested in your first one that some other sources that you didn't name say that chia seeds may prevent nutrients from other sources from being absorbed. I have never heard that and would appreciate your follow-up citation of those sources.
As to Wayne Coates, I think that I did make it clear that he sells chia seeds. But long before he sold them he wrote the best book ever about them, so he is clearly the world's expert.
By the way, what is your interest in chia seeds? Do you have any connection with anything like, for example, flax seeds?
Best regards,
David
David,
The source of my first comment was my doctor who recommended chia. He often rails against poorly conducted studies. He also had comments similar to a post on this thread from Bucky back in January 08 regarding the effect on absorption of medications. I left a message at his office requesting a citation but haven't heard back. I'll let you know when I do. I'll be seeing him in June.
As to Wayne Coates, just because he wrote a book, even if it's the best book, doesn't make him "clearly the world's expert." As an experienced journalist, I'm sure you're well aware of this. Perhaps you meant to make the argument that he is the worlds leading expert because he and his colleague Rechardo Ayerza at U of A have done more research than anybody on chia. You stated that "I think that I did make it clear that he sells chia seeds" but I can't find anything to that affect in the article. Did I miss it?
I have no connection to anything in the industry, such as products like flax, chia, or fish oil. I came across your article while looking for more information about chia after my doctor recommended it for both me and my son. We started taking it for the first time today and will post about our experience as time goes on. Thank you for continuing to contribute to this thread.
With many seeds their nutritional properties are enhanced by sprouting, and it also improves digestibility. Has this been tested with chia seed?.
While you can eat chia sprouts, you will find them fairly unpalatable.
Additionally, much of the fiber is lost when the seed coat remains stuck to the sprouting medium. I believe that the omega-3s are used up in fueling the growth of the seedling. On the other hand, Vitamin C levels increase in most sprouts.
For more information about chia seeds, and some recipe ideas, check out my website: <a ref="http://www.chiativity.org"> www.chiativity.org </a>
i attended a health talk about chia seed (Salba) and its benefit. the company i am attached with is about to put this product as an item into our online sales. it seems to have lots of benefit but how after ... i was not sure till i came across this web site..
keen to have this delivered .. email me
Ding a quick search to buy chia on the internet, I've found prices ranging from $5 - $25 perppound. The Salba brand, being the most expensive - and others ranging from $5 -2 $20. Also there is white, black, chemical free and organic. In the article above, Coates says there is no organic chia, or need to use chemicals. What experience have people had with different brands? Is there any quality difference, or is all chia the same?
Also, what is a recommended daily quantity? It unds like some peole use more than an once or two a day, and some a few tablespoons.
There is virtually no..overdosing of fish oils. That would be pretty hard to do.
The standard set by several medical groups is that two servings of Omega 3 rich
fish per week is more than sufficient and provides all one requres for a healthy diet.
One need not go out of their way to add to their diet other seeds or oils.
It is best to get these nutrients from the original source and not by using
supliments.
Now the rage is Krill Oil or Chia seeds. I would suggest it is better to allow the Krill to be consumed by whales and Chia seeds be made into Chia Pets.
What ever you do do it in moderation except for exercise and push it. Exercise
evens out the playing field.
I am so grateful for chia seeds. I find myself feeling energy and nourishment for long periods of time even just having chia and water. Thank you for pointing out this amazing superfood. I make smoothies, pudding and even crackers with chia and I look forward to this easy to use in quick recipes. Its worth the highlight for all I believe. I love to blend other superfoods into chia recipes like hempseeds and goji berries. I get the best selection from www.OrganicBeautyFood.com
Thank you for sharing! Be well all.
I have read a great deal abuot chia and I want to know the best place to buy it.
Include <a href=http://stores.shop.ebay.com/HealthE-Goods-Natural-Health-Store__W0QQ_sidZ180318968?_nkw=chia&submit=Search>Health E Goods</a> in your vendor research.
ChiaSeedsDirect.com website ordering experience was positive . . competitive pricing, fast shipping by priority mail, well packed, and include a next order 10% off code valid for about a month. Ordered the 4.5 lbs white seeds. On my scale the 3 lb bag weighed 3.00 lbs, and the 1.5 lb bag weighed 1.09 lbs. My objective in ordering white was just an aesthetics experiment . . to reduce the black specs when blended with vanilla pudding. But there are still around 10% black seeds mixed with the white, there is no nutritional difference, and the black seeds cost slightly less.
3 cups water
3 tablespoons chia seeds
3 tablespoons coconut oil (if solid microwave to liquefy)
1 pk Jello sugar-free pudding (usually less sodium that store brands)
6 ounces Kroger CarbMaster vanilla yogurt
Of course many other things can also be blended in . . peanuts, cinnamon, multi-vitamin and nutritional supplement tablets. The mix can also be poured into popsicle molds.
It is extremely important to note that not all chia seeds are equal in nutritional value and that some have no nutritional value at all. I have been taking Mila, the special blend of chia seeds created specifically by Dr. Wayne Coates, the expert on chia. He is the scientist that rediscovered chia 19 years ago. His blend called Mila is superior and 99.9% of the nutritional value is absorbed by your body. One scoop contains 3,000 mg of Omega-3. It is also readly to eat, and has been presliced by a special machine also created by Dr. Coates for the best bioavailabilty. You must know what you are consuming, and as we all know, we are what we eat! You can order at www.phillipward.lifemax.net
David, I would like to try the chia seeds. I cannot find them locally. Where do you purchase them at if you don't mind me asking?
Yes, it's true that Dr. Wayne Coates developed Mila for Lifemax. It's also true that they had a parting of the ways. Perhaps due to the fact that Mila sells for $55 PER POUND! Dr. Waye Coates sells his own identical chia on his website, azchia.com for around $9 per pound. Get it from the master, not from a multi level marketing scheme.
Chia Seeds 2 Pounds (Chemical Free) Price: $11.75 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
Is this a good price on Amazon from The Raw Food World?
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An open letter to all interested parties:
I, Wayne Coates, have either discussed or corresponded with many individuals regarding LifeMax and Mila. I truly have enjoyed this interaction as my goal for last several years has been to spread the word about chia. After researching chia for 19 years, I can honestly say it is the best whole food available today, and is a great source of omega3, fiber, antioxidants and protein.
The Wears, LifeMax owners, have accused me of breaking my consulting contract with them, but this is not true. In fact, truth and basic philosophical differences with the LifeMax owners and staff had more to do with my termination than anything else. I have tried to resolve these issues, but they have stopped communicating with me. Also, unbeknownst to me, the Wears had been working with Dr. Bob Arnot for months to bring him into the fold, have him become the spokesman for chia, and replace me.
As I have had no direct interaction with their blending, processing or packaging operation since January, I cannot in good conscience endorse their product any longer. I have asked that all references to me, use of the videos I have made, and photos of me be removed from all Lifemax sites, blogs, etc.
I believe that chia is a great product and its many benefits don't need embellishment of facts. I want all of you to know that I will continue with my chia research and development activities and will strive to increase the quality of chia available in the retail market today and work to improve production practices, so that chia prices can be kept as low as possible, making it readily available to the general public. Please go to http://www.drcoateschia.com for information on chia and to keep up-to-date on chia’s availability.
Regards,
Wayne Coates
I'm glad that more people are learning about this cool seed. I actually buy mine from this survival store here Chia seeds
Hi there,
I just found out about tha chia seeds about two weeks ago through a friend who sells the Lifemax version at $55 per one pound bag. I have read a little book about it and read this forum discussion. My question: is ther a difference between the Lifemax chia seeds and the ones everyone else is buying through getchia and other sites? Is it true that with the cheaper brands you get what you pay for? And lastly I read that the whole chia seeds are better, and since Lifmax seeds are processed by some "secret patented method" do they still maintain all the omegas and other nutrients? By paying less am I getting less?
Ola
Yes, it's true that Dr. Wayne Coates developed Mila for Lifemax. It's also true that they had a parting of the ways. Perhaps due to the fact that Mila sells for $55 PER POUND! Dr. Waye Coates sells his own identical chia on his website, azchia.com for around $9 per pound. Get it from the master, not from a multi level marketing scheme.
I clean roofs in tampa and am exposed to high concentrations of chemicals. I eat Chia seeds to protect me, and because I am type 2 Diabetic. I make a Gel out of them, mix with Organic Lemon Juice and drink it.
I DO NOT KNOW ALL THIS FUZZ ABOUT GETTING CHIA SEEDS IN THE INTERNET...
ALL THE HEALTH FOOD STORES HAVE ALL KIND OF CHIAS....FROM SEEDS TO GEL, LIQUID, ETC...I BOUGHT .12 OZ OF THE SEEDS IN" WHOLE FOOD" STORES AT $6.99...AND IS FROM ""SPECTRUM ESSENTIALS"" AND HAS 2.4G OMEGA-3 PER 1 TBSP. IT IS FANTASTIC..I GO TO THE GYM 5 TIMES A WEEK AND I FEEL MUCH MORE ENERGY AND I NOTICE THAT MY FACE SKIN IT LOOKS YOUNGER AND LESS DRY......I LOVE IT....!!!!
We definitely have a lot of misinformation with these kinds of health products. I appreciate you clearing things up and giving us the right information. My neighbor has sever diabetes, and she has been thinking about trying organic chia seeds to see if they help her at all. I figure it couldn't hurt her at all. How long would someone want to take these for?
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David,
Interesting, I came across a small mention of chia seeds somewhere just two days ago, and I've been thinking about trying it, but hadn't really decided on it. Now, after reading this, I think I probably will, as soon as I get some money! Thanks.
Dear Christopher,
I understand. Are you still in college or graduate school? That's really tough with a wife and children. I wrote about such money problems at http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/17/13985/health-wealth
My wife is in grad school (Masters in Social Work) and I am undergrad. I'll actually be starting in a nursing program in the summer.
I do remember that article you wrote about "Health and Wealth" and I am truly a firm believer in that. For those with very low incomes, what else can you afford other than rice, pasta, ramen, etc.
Dear Christopher,
I have a strong feeling that you will be a great nurse -- knowledgeable and caring.