You'll love the little hint of sweet mixed in this Cranberry Avocado Salad with Sweet White Balsamic Vinaigrette!
[My 2 Cents]
We’ve recently started buying hemp seeds. Apparently their nutritional value is through the roof because my husband is eating them like they are going out of style. They are a little pricey, but for all of the benefits they offer we figure the cost is worth it to us. I haven’t done too much with them just yet, but I plan to incorporate them as often as I can in future recipes. They have a nutty flavor. On their own they aren’t too grand but mixed in with other flavorful things you’re good to go. So what’s so great about them? They are high in protein and low in carbs and have lots of magnesium, iron and zinc.
[More of My 2 Cents]
I first heard about chia seeds in the documentary “Hungry For Change”. They talked about their nutritional value in a way that made me want to run out and buy them. And we did. ”Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and iron, chia seeds are great for weight loss because they act like a sponge, absorbing sugar and stabilizing blood sugar levels, says Kotsopoulos. Because of their high fiber content, the tiny seeds can hold up to twenty times their weight in water, so when they’re mixed with liquid they plump up and absorb excess moisture.” – Fitness Magazine. I haven’t used them nearly as much as I want to, watch for recipes and other ways you can incorporate them.
Adapted from The Cafe Sucre Farine