The Chia Co White Chia, 17.6 Ounces

I have used up one and a half containers of this white chia seed, and am happy with the smoothies and puddings I've made with them, the nice packaging, and the uniform good condition and cleanliness of the seed, also. I am glad that I will be able to get it sent regularly in Subscribe and Save.Two tablespoons of chia seed a day has made it so that I have been losing weight slowly, but steadily for the last several months. A major problem for me has always been 'evenings'; I kept wanting to eat all evening it seemed. I believe it is the chia seeds that has helped curb my appetite during that danger period! This spring and summer each evening I've made a green smoothie with frozen spinach, plain yoghurt, apple juice, and fruit (sometimes chunky applesauce, or blueberries, pineapple and banana, and now new peaches, in various combinations. I start by putting 2 tablespoons of chia seeds in a cup of apple juice earlier in the day to let the seeds soften a few hours (but at least half an hour unless you like crunchy), then add 2 heaping tablespoons of nutritional yeast (I don't eat meat so that helps me get more B vitamins) and then the other ingredients as fast as my quite ancient blender can handle them. I like slushy smoothies, so I add maybe 6 or 8 cubes of ice and buzz it all up.For colder weather I will probably switch to chia puddings - I've used cocoa powder and want to try almond extract flavored milk for those - and ask around for other ideas for chia in my diet.

I have a favorite dessert. I encountered it for the first time at a vegetarian restaurant, and now make it for myself. It's a chia pudding -- made entirely with three ingredients: chia seeds, almond milk and a little maple syrup for sweetening. I've tried different brands of chia seeds, and I prefer the white chia seeds. (The black ones don't seem to absorb as much of the almond milk, and stay harder.) The quality of these chia seeds is excellent; and the price makes it a great value.For those that want the recipe: put 1/2 cup of almond milk in a small dish, and add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds. Put in about a teaspoon of maple syrup (to your own taste), and stir it well, so that the chia seeds are well covered by the almond milk. Let it sit for 30 minutes. (Sometimes it takes longer; and I put mine in the refrigerator for a while anyway.) It takes 2 minutes to make, and about 30 minutes or so to "set". If you like, wait until you're ready to eat it, and put a few fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) on top. Delicious -- and very healthy.

I won't consider buying chia seeds from any other source. I love the white seeds. They are so clean and fresh I have never encountered a speck of dirt or debris, or a single seed that tasted rancid. Me and my children eat every single day. I keep a supply of chia gel in the fridge at all times. One 4 cup Pyrex measuring jug filled with hexagonal water + 9 tablespoons of chia. Whisk for 2 minutes and refrigerate. POWERFUL food - the benefits of the seed with structured water the seeds create when I make a gel. What more could I ever wish for in healthcare for me and my kids? Absolutely perfect. (For the curious, check out the book The Fourth Phase of Water here on Amazon by Dr Gerald Pollack. Look him up on YouTube. He says one of the best ways to create structured water is by making chia gel. EXCITING!!!

Great price

After reading about the benefits of Chia Seeds, I went to "Whole Foods" & found them in bulk - for the ridiculous price of $18.99 / lb. "Trader Joe's" sells a small bag for $5.00. I'm glad I found these on Amazon. At typical store prices, this container would cost over $40.00. While shopping around, I found that they are pretty much equally priced everywhere on the internet - if you figure shipping costs (if any). I've never understood why Chia Seeds are so expensive & Flax Seeds are so cheap.I make a "homemade" cereal for breakfast (much better than the processed cereals). I add Chia Seeds to almond or soy milk along with walnuts, sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, diced apple & cinnamon. I'm still adjusting the dose because these seeds really soak up the liquid & turn it into a "pudding" quickly - even more so than flax seeds. I've also used Chia Seeds in an evening snack - with almond milk, sunflower seeds & cinnamon.The container it comes in is OK but rather fragile. I'm going to pour the seeds into one of those handy "OXO" containers with the push-button lid. That would probably keep the seeds fresher because there will be much less air in the container. The included scoop should be stored separately; it gets buried in the seeds if you leave it there.I also have to give Amazon five stars for customer service that is second to none. When I opened the box, Chia Seeds spilled everywhere because the container had broken open during shipment. An Amazon representative solved the problem during an online chat & I received a replacement THE NEXT DAY!!!

I wanted a choice of white and black chia as one has more protein and one has more fiber (I don't remember which is which now) so I ordered this to supplement my black chia seed purchase. There is not a huge difference between the two and I will probably just use the white ones when it would be more aesthetically pleasing to have the light color.I am learning how to bake and cook without grains and chia seeds are very helpful with the Wheat Belly diet. Our favorite recipe so far has been strawberry jam. Very simple with chia seeds as the gel, the berries and a touch of stevia.I have also ground up the seeds to make a finer gel for grain free bread.