Chia instead of Flax?

[ngio64]

Hi, I just ran across this site and I only knew of the Chia Pet, not that it could be eaten. Does anyone have experience or knowledge of these claims?
Nancy

CHIA vs FLAX


Some of the more interesting differences are:
chia contains more fiber, calcium and polyunsaturated faty acids than flax, but is lower in Sodium

In addition to these differences consider the following:
Unlike flax, chia does not have to be ground or cooked to ensure adequate breakdown of the seeds in the stomach
Unlike flax, ground chia can be left unrefrigerated for extended periods of time without going rancid (the seed contains natural antioxidants)
Unlike flax, chia has little to no taste, either ground or whole.
www.chiaseedandoil.com/flax/?gclid=CKGy3t6ovIwCFRcTgQodkmnyWA

[Mom2boys]

I don't agree that flax has to be heated for the stomach to properly break it down. Lipase ( a fat enzyme) may be needed for those that have a hard time digesting, but heating flax destroys the omega fats.

Good dietary habits or thinking would say "How about chia and flax?" Flax has things that chia doesn't and vice versa. We should eat variety. The problem that I see today is that people want to say that one thing is better than another when really each thing supplies the body with something that it needs.

I don't refrigerate my flax seeds. They go rancid once ground. The seed stores indefinitely.

[ngio64]

Have you ever eaten Chia? I wonder if it is just a fad thing sold via MLM or would it be a beneficial addition to our diet.

"heating flax destroys the omega fats.".....

So when I bake with flax, am I giving my family anything other than fiber? I replace oil with ground flax sometimes.

[Mom2boys]

I have not had Chia. Yes, that is correct. When you bake with flax, you are only giving your family fiber.