CHIA OMEGA PUDDING

This satisfying nutritious pudding is a healthy way to start your day.

Chia Seed Benefits:
Packed with protein, fibre, antioxidants and minerals, the omega-3 molecule is unique in its ability to rapidly change its shape. This exceptional flexibility of omega-3's is passed to organs that absorb it. Omega-3s thin the blood of humans and animals as well as the sap of plants. As a result of these qualities, omega-3's are utilized by the fastest functioning organs in the body. For example, omega-3's enable our hearts to beat properly, our blood to flow freely, our eyes to see, and our brains to make decisions faster and more clearly.

The omega-6 fatty acids, on the other hand, serve the opposite function: they thicken the blood of humans and animals as well as the juices of plants. Omega-6's solidify and cause inflammation of the tissues. Some scientists link an excess of omega-6's in the human diet with such conditions as heart disease, stroke, arthritis, asthma, menstrual cramps, diabetes, headaches, and tumor metastases. 

Total Omega-3 fatty acids in 1 ounce    4915 mg (3 times) more omega 3's
Total Omega-6 fatty acids in 1 ounce    1620 mg 

Fig Benefits:  calcium promoting bone density; iron for energy; dietary fibre to nourish and tone intestines; potassium for lowering blood pressure; magnesium is nerve and muscle relaxer; highly alkaline to balance body pH levels; B vitamins which are nerve tonics; have anti-diabetic properties to help stabilize blood sugar and explains why they are good at curbing sugar cravings.

Chia Omega Pudding
Yield:  3/4 cup

1 Tbsp Chia seeds

1/4 cup water

2 large Calimyrna Figs, chopped

1 banana

1 tsp raw carob powder

Cinnamon - optional 

• Soak Chia seeds in 1/4 cup water for 15 minutes until it thickens into a gel
• Soak Figs separately in enough water to cover for 15 minutes and save the soak water
• Blend Chia mixture, banana, figs, and carob powder in a blender, adding fig soak water as needed to keep blender moving
• If using a small Tribest blender (pictured here) add each ingredient a bit at a time until smoothly blended - Enjoy!