Chia seeds (good, well, 2011, sufficiency)

[Eastern Roamer]

This may belong in health & wellness, but I think these have a unique application in self-sufficiency & preparedness.

I think that dehydration is the biggest danger in a disaster lasting a week or more. After reading up on the benefits of chia seeds, I've decided to add them to my survival kit. My wife got them because they're supposed to help with energy and weightloss, but athletes eat them to stay hydrated. Check it out:

chia seeds - prePosterous

MySeeds Chia Seed Hydration Explanation: Fiber & Nutrition

[FreedomThroughAnarchism]

Been experimenting with them for a few years. They are somewhat known in 'runners' circles, as well, which is where I learned of them. Mixed results from my view, but I think it has its place, nonetheless.

http://www.mychiaseeds.com/Articles/...Hydration.html Well that link explains why they get so slimy when wet. I always kind of wondered about that.

[sidrah]

I use them in shakes and make pudding out of them. good stuff

[Hillrunner]

Originally Posted by FreedomThroughAnarchism

Been experimenting with them for a few years. They are somewhat known in 'runners' circles, as well, which is where I learned of them. Mixed results from my view, but I think it has its place, nonetheless.

MySeeds Chia Seed Hydration Explanation: Fiber & Nutrition Well that link explains why they get so slimy when wet. I always kind of wondered about that.

Chewing gum works better especially when running.

[lollykoko]

Thanks for the heads up about chia seeds. I bought my first bag last week and have already noticed good results. I've passed enough on to friends and family to try out (I really like them) that I need to think about getting another bag!

[lifelongMOgal]

The linked article addressess chia seeds:

Surviving and Thriving on Very Little Food | Off The Grid News