Does your energy ebb and flow? Do you find it tough to concentrate? Well, my dear, you’re not alone. What you may be experiencing is an imbalance in blood sugar. It’s actually pretty common.
Today’s Nourishing Practice for the Body is a solution that’ll take you back to the 80’s. (Minus the shoulder pads.) Who remembers this jingle?
Cha-Cha-Chia! The pottery that grows.
Who can forget the terracotta turtle-esque planter who grows an afro in 2 weeks?
If only we knew the POWER those chia seeds had for our diet back then. The Chia Pet uses the same “Chia Seeds” that are in the lime light today.
Chia Seeds have more Omega-3’s than salmon and is one of my favorite food to consume to help balance blood sugar. They make a great breakfast pudding alternative to cold cereal. Once you try it, you’ll feel more hydrated and alert.
When you soak chia seeds, they swell up 7 times their size and take on a tapioca-like texture which I love. Healthy flan, anyone? You’ll see them in beverages like Chia Star in the health food stores, which are helpful if you’re dehydrated.
My clients are LOVING my blood sugar balancing solution, which is so simple to make, your kids can do it. The answer is a simple recipe, Chia Gel Porridge. It’s a favorite in my house and others. Watch this video to see how to make it. I snuck in some exercise, because I’m fun like that.
Watch it here.
How much FUN was that? Did you bust out laughing when I demonstrated my ab exercise?
Now go shake up this recipe below and check in with yourself to see how Chia Porridge makes you feel. I invite you to jot down in your food journal how you feel physically, emotionally, and energetically after you eat it. Use your notes as a guiding light to help you discover intuitively what foods work best for you. This is your start! In Fitness For The SOUL issue you will learn more on Intuitive Eating as your FOOD AS MEDICINE guide to improving your energy and health!
Enjoy!
Chia Gel Porridge
Ingredients
I Cup chia seeds
5 Cups flavored nut milk
1-2 Tsp pure, organic, raw vanilla powder, vanilla extract, or other flavoring for taste
Date paste (recipe below)
1 Tsp cinnamon (optional)
Date Paste Method
– Soak ½ pound of dates in water for 30 minutes
– Add 2 cups of water to the blender with soaked dates and blend until smooth.
– Store in refrigerator
Porridge Method
– Soak chia seeds in 5 cups of nut milk overnight. (The longer you soak them, the more liquid you will need.)
– Once chia seeds have absorbed all of the liquid and expanded, it will become gelatinous. (LOVE to add this chia gel to my smoothies to make them creamier!)
– Add cinnamon or your choice of flavoring
– Stir in date paste. Taste. Add more sweetener or blended fruit for desired sweetness.
– Serve with coconut, berries, or nuts.
I know you’re going to LOVE this recipe, so I challenge you to make it today and post your pics on Facebook. Inspire us with your FLAVOR! NOW. Go and enjoy yourself!
To sustained energy!
Amy
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