Sometimes the most humble of foods can provide mighty health benefits. Simple chia seed—yes, the same one in those annoying commercials years ago—is full of health-giving omega-3 fatty acids, and packed with fiber for digestive health. Until recently chia wasn’t grown in quantities large enough to make it practical as a food item, but now chia is available for anyone who wants it. In the March issue of Alternatives I help you sort fact from fiction about chia, and make an informed decision. Start your subscription to Alternatives by March 5, 2008, and you’ll also receive information about probiotics, wine with dinner, acid reflux, and more.
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