Ok, so they're in a different form and I wouldn't suggest eating the packets...buy the real thing from the store please. But seriously, those tiny little seeds are jam packed with good for you's. We're talking fiber, protein, calcium, and omega-3.
The other great thing about chia is the versatility. I personally use them in my smoothies, but you can add them to water for a quick power drink, add them to yogurt, make pudding, and much more. I also use them in my homemade freezer spaghetti sauce as a thickener, and I found a neat strawberry rhubarb jam recipe that I'm excited to try, which uses chia as the thickener.
They tend to have a different texture to them, and as they soak they expand and form a gel like coating. I highly recommend trying them, especially as a boost in your smoothie. Not only are you getting all the extras from it, but the high protein helps to curb your appetite and makes your smoothie last longer.
Here's a great site about Chia:
MindBodyGreen:The Amazing Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
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