Have you ever heard of chia seeds? I know most of you are humming that tune, "Ch ch ch chia!" We all know of chia through chia pets! But I am actually talking about chia as a food source. Yes. I have several friends who drink chia seeds before or after their runs. They talked about soaking the chia seeds first and then drinking them. That never sounded appetizing to me though so I never tried it. I HAVE tried chia seeds in my yogurt and I like them that way.

What are the benefits of chia seeds?

• Prolonged hydration due to the high water absorption properties
• Balance blood sugar levels
• Contain natural antioxidants
• High in Omega 3's which are important in brain function and the health of our heart and other vital organs
• High in fiber, magnesium, iron, calcium, protein, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, and selenium...all important things that runners need (and non runners too)!

I love the names of all their flavors!

• B Meyer Lemon- lemon with a hint of blueberry
• Honeysuckle Pear- pear with a hint of honeysuckle
• Strawberry Citrus- strawberry with a hint of citrus
• Mango Tangerine- Tropical mango with a hint of tangerine

I wanted to make sure you could really see all of the yummy chia seeds in there so I poured one of them in a see through glass just for your viewing pleasure!