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Chia Seed Weight Loss Claim: Can It Really Help You Lose Weight?
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Chia Pets -- those terra-cotta figurines that sprout fuzzy green hair -- made the chia plant a household name. But chia has gained an entirely new reputation as a diet supplement.
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Weight LossChia Pets -- those terra-cotta figurines that sprout fuzzy green hair -- made the chia plant a household name. But chia has gained an entirely new reputation as a diet supplement.Chia Pets -- those terra-cotta figurines that sprout fuzzy green hair -- made the chia plant a household name. But chia has gained an entirely new reputation as a diet supplement.
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Post to Facebook.Post to Blogger.Post to Twitter.Post to WordPress.Post to TypePad.Post to Tumblr.Post to Yahoo! View All Recency | Popularity mcscience 1 minute ago (10:42 PM) 0 Fans It's true. Not enough research has been done. But chia seed provides omega-3-fatty acids (not mentioned in the NYT article) and lots of soluble fiber. So it's gotta be good for you. For more information about chia seeds, and some recipe ideas, check out my website: www.chiativity.org mcscience: It's true. Not enough research has been done. But chia http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/mcscience/chia-seed-weight-loss_n_813098_75066633.html Permalink | Share it New comments on this entry — Click to refresh

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