The Magic of Chia : Revival of an Ancient Wonder Food

In __The Magic of Chia__, authority James F. Scheer details the seed's abundant nutrients: calcium, amylose (a slow-burning starch helpful for hypoglycemics), a vast array of vitamins and minerals, and an unusually good ratio of omega-3 oil to omega-6 oil. The book reintroduces this wonder food to the modern palate, with numerous tested recipes for using chia to upgrade the nutritional value of hamburgers, soups, salads, breads, fruit drinks, and much more. Included is the never before told story about the twenty-year program to domesticate the wild chia and, for the first time in modern history, grow it in large enough quantities to supply the U.S. and world markets. In The Magic of Chia , authority James F. Scheer details the seed's abundant nutrients: calcium, amylose (a slow-burning starch helpful for hypoglycemics), a vast array of vitamins and minerals, and an unusually good ratio of omega-3 oil to omega-6 oil. The book reintroduces this wonder food to the modern palate, with numerous tested recipes for using chia to upgrade the nutritional value of hamburgers, soups, salads, breads, fruit drinks, and much more. Included is the never before told story about the twenty-year program to domesticate the wild chia and, for the first time in modern history, grow it in large enough quantities to supply the U.S. and world markets. From the Trade Paperback edition.

in the Magic Of Chia, Authority James F. Scheer Details The Seed's Abundant Nutrients: Calcium, Amylose (a Slow-burning Starch Helpful For Hypoglycemics), A Vast Array Of Vitamins And Minerals, And An Unusually Good Ratio Of Omega-3 Oil To Omega-6 Oil. The Book Reintroduces This Wonder Food To The Modern Palate, With Numerous Tested Recipes For Using Chia To Upgrade The Nutritional Value Of Hamburgers, Soups, Salads, Breads, Fruit Drinks, And Much More. Included Is The Never Before Told Story About The Twenty-year Program To Domesticate The Wild Chia And, For The First Time In Modern History, Grow It In Large Enough Quantities To Supply The U.s. And World Markets.

ANCIENT HISTORY RAN SMACK INTO MODERN HISTORY A FEW years ago when Ciraldo Chacarito, a fifty-two-year-old Tarahumara Indian from the Copper Canyon region of Mexico, was among the top finishers in a 200-mile race. "The editor of "Foods that heal" tells the full story of the ancient miracle seed of the Aztecs that promotes increased stamina, greater energy, and weight loss."--Publisher description