Cooking With Chia for Dummies (Paperback)

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