Power up your day with a daily dose of chia! Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber are the superstars of cardiovascular health, and chia seeds contain them both in spades. They're also great sources of iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc, and have been linked to better cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure levels.

Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Chia 5 Chapter 1: Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia: An Introduction to the Nutrient-Dense Chia Seed 7 Chapter 2: Getting Your Nutritional Facts Right: The Tiny Seed with a Mighty Punch 15 Chapter 3: Unleashing the Disease-Fighting Power of Chia 27 Chapter 4: The Endless Versatility of Chia 35 Chapter 5: Buying, Storing, and Using Chia 43 Part II: Starting Your Day the Right Way: Breakfasts 53 Chapter 6: Getting Chia into Your Breakfast Bowl 55 Chapter 7: Taking Your Time in the Morning: Cooked Breakfasts 71 Chapter 8: Smoothies and Juices: Nutrition in a Glass 89 Part III: Appetizers, Main Courses, and Something for Everyone 105 Chapter 9: Let’s Get This Party Started: Before the Main Course 107 Chapter 10: Mouthwatering Main Courses and Sides 127 Chapter 11: Satisfying Dietary Restrictions 149 Chapter 12: Especially for Kids 167 Part IV: Boosting Your Baked Goods with Chia 185 Chapter 13: Delicious Breads, Muffins, and Jams 187 Chapter 14: Chia on the Go 203 Chapter 15: Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too: Chia Desserts 213 Part V: The Part of Tens 231 Chapter 16: Ten Tricks for Get ting Chia into Your Everyday Diet 233 Chapter 17: Ten Ways Chia Is a Superfood 237 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Sneak Chia into Your Kids’ Food 241 Appendix: Metric Conversion Guide 245 Index 249

Learn to: Make 125+ simple and delicious recipesKnow what to look for when you shop for chiaGrasp the superfood benefits of chiaIncorporate chia into breakfasts, lunches, snacks, dinners, and desserts Power up your day with a daily dose of chia Are you looking for a way to boost your nutritional intake and improve your health? You’ve come to the right place. With Cooking with Chia For Dummies, you’ll grasp the benefits and disease-fighting power of this ultimate superfood, learn how to choose among the different types of chia options, and discover how to use it to reap its many health rewards. Ch-ch-ch chia — get an easy-to-follow introduction to the nutrient-dense chia seed, from its disease-fighting capabilities and endless versatility to the many ways you can cook with chiaThe power of chia — get to know how a diet rich in chia can be linked to better cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure levelsIn the kitchen with chia — make more than 125 easy and tasty recipes for every meal of the day, from mouthwatering mains to savory snacks and delectable dessertsChia for life — discover why the chia seed has been an endurance food of ancient cultures, as well as modern athletes and distance runnersThe power of ten — find ten tricks for getting chia into your everyday diet, ten reasons chia is a superfood, and ten ways to sneak chia into kids’ dishes Open the book and find: 125+ recipes for cooking with chiaHow to camouflage your chia or make it the star of your dishSubstitutions for making recipes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-freeKid-friendly chia recipesHow chia can help you shed those unwanted poundsAdvice on where to find chiaReasons pregnant women should add chia to their diet