A year ago in the frsh section of Whole Foods of Winter Park, Fl. I had the good fortune to meet a person who introduced me to the superfood CHIA. Generously, I was given a sample and that evening I used it in a salsa that I made for grilled fish that I had prepared for dinner.
The salsa (my own recipe) included a tasty collection of fruits and vegetables. Loving avocado I threw in one I had just bought at the farmers market, whose time and taste had come.
After dinner, I put the leftover salsa in the refrigerator and forgot about it; the depths of refrigeration consumed it for four days. When I went to retrieve the leftovers for the semi weekly cleaning, I opened the salsa prepared to toss, only to find the avocado was still bright green. I was shocked, but promptly the scientist in me was evoked and I wanted to know how long food would last with that mysterious, high antioxidant ingredient CHIA.
Two weeks! As a water soluable fiber the chia continued to absorb the excess liquid as the fruits and vegetable broke down and the high antioxidant levels acted as a natural preservative….
My response? I must know more.
Today I use CHIA in recipes that range from soups, sauces, baked goods, and smoothies.
My friends and family call me ‘chia crazy’
Please check regularly for new recipes and ideas for chia use. HEALTHY is HAPPY……………………Giuli
