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Chi-Chi-Chi...Chia! (Seeds)

With all the diet fads going around nowadays, its hard to keep up with all of the stuff that is actually good for you. Is it good for me? Is it a super food? Will it give me tons of energy? These are probably some of the questions that float around in your head... no? OK, that's just me then. Lately, with all this GMO Monsanto talk, there is also a rush on super foods. This stuff has been around for a billion years, and now, its just getting the press it deserves. A few years ago, it was quinoa. Pronounced (kin-wa) for those who still don't know how in the hell to say it. For those who have no idea what the heck it is, its a grain like seed, kinda like couscous, but more woody tasting. It originated in the Andean region of Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia and Peru. It is an excellent source of both fiber and protein. I happen to like quinoa a lot. More foods that top the "OMG you must incorporate it into your diet NOW" list are coconut water, aloe vera, flaxseed, and chi