You don't have to put the "fat" into your Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras foods when you can find out about healthy eating for your and your family at the "Meet the Maker" event (Feb. 28) at Whole Foods on Montrose from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
John Foss the Chia Company founder and general manager along with Celebrity Nutritionist Dr. Joanna McMillian will be at the Montrose Whole Foods store to discuss the ideal nutrition for your children’s diet and sustainable chemical free farming.
John is a fourth generation farmer and a leader in Agriculture and Sustainable farming in Australia. John founded the Chia industry in Australia and has developed the world's largest Chia production system and supply chain.
Chia is an Aussie grown superfood that has hit the United States. It is said to offer amazing whole food nutritional benefits that are often missing from the modern diet. The Chia seed is a wholegrain that tastes great and is easy to include in your daily diet for improved health.
Have you tried Chia? I have. It was actually not unpleasant, with an almost nutty with a touch of licorice flavor and was served as a topping on vanilla yogurt. Here are a few of its benefits:
- rich in omega-3 fatty acids, even more so than flax seeds
- can be mixed with any food and be virtually tasteless, but helps to make you feel full (weight loss benefits)
- balance your blood sugar
- a complete protein so provides energy without the jitters
- rich in anti-oxidants
- And since insects don't like chia it actually aids in creating a organically grown garden.
Join Whole Foods Market Montrose and The Chia Company for our “My Child Loves Healthy Food” event to focus on nutrition for children and foods they will love.
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