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Post by lmesse on Apr 13, 2014 14:13:15 GMT -5
Hello, I am wondering if Chia seeds are paleo, some authors say yes, some say no. I noticed that I don't find any recipes from Sarah using them. If you are using them how and why? If not, why not? They seem to be the "thing" and I think I am missing something. Thanks Lisa
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Post by localkaty on Apr 13, 2014 15:18:54 GMT -5
Chia seeds are paleo, but not AIP-friendly and not really all they're made out to be with all the "superfood" talk. They're gaining popularity for their omega-3 content, but it's ALA - the plant form of omega-3 that we have to convert into a more useable form (and we're not very good at it). They're also high in phytic acid, which prevents your body from absorbing their mineral content. If you're not doing AIP, they're okay to eat sometimes if you just like the taste/texture, but they're not particularly beneficial so there's no reason to go out of your way to include them.
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Post by lmesse on Apr 13, 2014 17:54:30 GMT -5
Thank you
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Post by EJ on Apr 13, 2014 20:54:32 GMT -5
Yes, chia seeds are okay. But they are no superfood. You should eat fatty fish to get your omega-3s-don't rely on chia seeds. And only use milled seeds to help with digestion (not whole seeds). The same goes for flax seeds.
Bottom line: You're not missing out on anything if you don't eat them. You can get everything they offer just by eating a healthy and varied Paleo diet.
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Post by jsttj1997 on Apr 26, 2014 9:07:50 GMT -5
Which fish are fatty??? We eat a lot of tilapia ... is that a good source?
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Post by EJ on Apr 26, 2014 10:36:26 GMT -5
jsttj1997, tilapia is fine if it's the only seafood you can afford (though you should probably try to switch it up-variety is important!). But it's not a fatty fish. I personally don't eat tilapia and would rather spend my money on something that benefits me more. I buy wild-caught salmon when it's on sale, as well as canned wild-caught albacore tuna and salmon and sardines. Here's The Paleo Mom's article on the importance of eating fish. And a quote: "A 3.5oz serving of wild-caught salmon (fresh or canned; any species), sardines, albacore tuna, trout or mackerel has over 500mg of DHA + EPA. Fish which have moderate amounts of DHA+EPA (150mg-500mg per 3.5oz serving) include haddock, cod, hake, halibut, shrimp, sole, flounder, perch, bass, oysters, crab and farmed salmon)."
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Post by laurenrdn on Apr 26, 2014 11:03:20 GMT -5
Yes, agree with everyone else. Not worth it for the omega 3s but the fiber may help some people. I prefer salmon, sardines, tuna, and you can get high-quality sources of them for cheaper in canned. I've only ever seen canned wild salmon, which is more affordable than other sources...and has calcium if you get it with the bones.
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Post by saragrambusch on Apr 26, 2014 15:27:16 GMT -5
I like the sprouted, milled chia seeds for soluble fiber and variety in recipes.
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Post by salixisme on Apr 28, 2014 23:22:30 GMT -5
Chia seeds are paleo but not AIP. They are a good source of fiber but not such a good source of omega 3 as the manufacturers would like to believe.
As far as tilapia goes, it is not considered an oily fish, but it is a good source of protein - it's omega 3 content is not as good as something like sardines, herring, mackerel, salmon etc. Also most tilapia is farmed, so will be fed grains and that will alter the omega 3 content. I personally avoid tilapia due to the fact that it is farmed.
And besides, I can get wild-caught herring, sardines and mackerel far cheaper at an asian grocery store...
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