Try it - it’s fab and yet another great way to work chia seeds into your diet. Along with Chia essentials bars and Chia surge of course

1/4 cup warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chia seeds
4 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the filling:
3 tablespoon melted butter
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest

Dissolve 1 teaspoon of the 1/4 cup sugar in the warm water. Stir in the yeast and allow to sit and foam/bubble for 5 minutes. In a bowl combine the flour, the remaining sugar, salt and chia seeds and stir together. Melt the butter with the milk over low heat until just melted and then remove from heat. Pour in the yeast mixture and stir. Pour in the butter mixture and stir. Add in the eggs and vanilla and stir in. Now use your clean hands to lightly knead the dough into a ball. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover and allow to rise for 1 hour.

In the mean time zest a few lemons. Use your hands to press the zest into the cup of sugar, releasing the oils.

When your dough is ready punch it down and then roll it out on a lightly floured surface You want the dough to be about 1/4 inch thick. Brush the melted butter over all the dough. Sprinkle the lemon sugar over the dough evenly. Cut the dough into long strips, so that the width of the dough could easily fit in a bread pan. place the strips over each other and then cut into squares. Place all the squares in a lightly greased bread pan.

Bake at 350°F for 32-35 minutes until the top is golden brown, but the center is no longer raw. Allow to cool for 5-8 minutes before you try removing it from the pan.

Thanks for the great recipe to the ladies at A Beautiful Mess!

chia seeds

Chia seeds are not just for making clay pots look like green-haired replicas of dogs, cows and SpongeBob.  Chia seeds are an amazing source of the vitamins and nutrients your body needs. In fact, chia seeds have been cultivated for centuries, used to treat illnesses and medical conditions around the world. Let’s dispel some of the mystery behind these super-seeds.

Chia seeds contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids which are known to naturally reduce blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure or are currently taking a medication to lower your blood pressure, see your doctor before adding chia seeds to your diet. He may recommend you consume smaller portions or you may be able to substitute the chia for one of your medications, allowing you to lower your blood pressure in a more healthy and natural way.

Very few studies have shown to cause negative side effects as a result of the consumption of chia seeds. Some research has linked chia consumption to excess gas, loose stools and cramping in the digestive system, but these side effects were likely caused by the dramatic increase in the level of fiber being consumed. This initial discomfort can result from increasing your fiber intake from any source. Because chia seeds are very high in fiber you should consider starting with smaller servings and building up to a full serving to avoid shocking your system.

To get the best from your chia seeds, buy certified organic 100% pure seeds. You can reap amazing health benefits from these tiny seeds. Thanks to the high dietary fiber and omega-3s, as well as many other healthful nutrients, chia seeds are used to treat conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Chia seeds also contain high levels of omega-6, which your body cannot make on its own. This helps with cell growth, regulation of certain body processes, and contributes to great skin, hair and nails. You’ll also find that chia seeds improve muscle function and increase strength and endurance.

Another amazing attribute of these tiny seeds is their capacity to absorb ten times their weight in liquid, which means you get lots of nutrients in a small package. The low calorie package then expands, making you feel full and requiring less to fill you up. If you haven’t tried chia seeds before, eat a small portion then wait for a few minutes to see if you are full.

Thanks to its ability to improve endurance and stamina, chia is a great replacement alternative for athletes or other hard working people.  At Vitalyte, we offer a delicious chia gel which provides all of the benefits of chia seeds in a highly potent form. Try our Chia Surge High Endurance Performance Gel today, and see what you have been missing.

Centuries ago, chia seeds were a staple of Mayan and Aztec diets. Other cultures all over the world also noticed the many benefits and added chia seeds to their regimens. Chia seeds were prohibited from being farmed after the Spanish conquest of Latin America, so the presence of the chia in the Americas became scarce. Today, doctors and nutritionists seeking out ways to provide American diets with the health benefits and nutrients that are lacking have rediscovered this amazing seed.

So are chia seeds a superfood? Chia seeds are considered a superfood because of the highly concentrated levels of powerful nutrients that are packed into such a small package. First, the low calorie chia seed can absorb up to ten times its weight in liquid. So as you consume small amounts of chia seeds, they expand in your stomach, allowing you to feel fuller.

Packed into these small seeds are high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber. Higher levels per serving even than the amount you’ll find in salmon or a bran muffin, respectively. The complex carbohydrate provides increased energy and releases the needed nutrients over an extended period of time to keep you feeling awake and alert. Their nutrients also improve muscle function and increase stamina and endurance, making the chia seed the perfect addition to sports drinks, energy bars and other health and nutrition focused products.

Chia seeds have been known to provide powerful nutrients to help lower blood pressure, improve conditions such as diabetes, and reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease. They contain omega-6, which helps with cell growth and the regulation of some body processes. Omega-6s are important because your body cannot make this important nutrient on its own. In addition to fiber and omega fatty acids, you will also benefit from the calcium, protein and antioxidants served up in a portion of chia seeds.

Chia seeds do not have to be ground up, chopped, cooked, or altered in any way for you to derive the benefits. However you prefer to consume this amazing superfood, you will reap the nutritional rewards.

There have been no known allergies directly caused by chia seeds, but some similar symptoms have presented themselves in people who have an allergy to mustard seed. Talk to your doctor first if you wish to add them to your regimen.

Thanks to its ability to improve endurance and stamina, chia is a great replacement alternative for athletes or other hard working people.  So whether you are working out or just working, Visit Vitalyte today and try Chia Surge High Endurance Performance Gel. Available in raspberry and orange-pineapple, these single-serving energy gels will give you the natural fuel you need to improve your performance in the office or on the court.

chia seed gel

Chia seeds have been harvested from the chia plant (a.k.a. salvia hispanica) for centuries. The Aztec culture considered them a major food source, and South Americans still use them in indigenous recipes. For North Americans, chia seeds are most familiar as an ingredient in popular health foods such as smoothies and granola bars. If you’ve ever ordered a healthy smoothie and found that it contained small, crunchy granules about the size of poppy seeds, there’s a good chance that you were chomping on seeds from a chia plant.

Health Benefits

According to scientists and holistic health practitioners, eating a daily serving of chia seeds has a bevy health benefits that you can’t get from just any food. While the seed isn’t a cure all, it does produce some amazing effects that help sustain your overall health, including:

Blood Sugar Stabilization – The soluble fiber in chai seeds stabilizes blood glucose levels by slowing down the rate at which complex carbohydrates are digested and assimilated into the blood. This results in a feeling of sustained energy.

Anti-Inflammatory Effect – Chia seeds have a high concentration of Omega-3 that produces an anti-inflammatory effect in the body. Omega-3 helps lubricate joints, and has a pain relieving effect for those with certain types of joint problems.

Weight Loss Promotion – Unlike some health conditions, the presence of obesity is obvious. Chia seeds help slim one’s waistline by increasing metabolism and lean muscle mass.

Antioxidant Effect – Antioxidants boost brain function and fight free radicals that may cause cancer. Chia seeds contain more antioxidants per mass than blueberries. If you want your diet to have a big time anti-oxidant effect, the seeds are what you need.

These are just some of the benefits that come from consuming chia seeds or a chia rich product like Chia Surge Energy Gel from Vitalyte. If you don’t have much time to cook or make your own smoothies, taking chia nutrition in the form of Chia Surge is a great idea. In addition to containing chia nutrients, the gel also has Beta Alanine that reduces lactic acid and replenishes glycogen.

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It helps to start by targeting products that offer what you need, and then gauge their effectiveness by reading customer reviews. If you need the waist slimming, joint soothing, braining enhancing effects of chia nutrition in a convenient product that gets rave reviews, Chia Surge from Vitalyte is a great choice in terms of taste, convenience, and all around nutrition. Shop today!

Good Evening Ladies and Gents.

The Surft City Marathon Expo just came to a close here in Huntington Beach, CA where thousands of runners will gather tomorrow morning to run either a half or full marathon. We will be the official on course beverage, as we have for the last few years now but this year, we were proud to introduce 2 new products into the Vitalyte family.

You may have heard us mention Chia Essentials, the original Chia bar and our break into the bar market. This awesome, all natural bar weighs in at 180 calories and comes in chocolate peanut butter and blueberry vanilla (more flavors to come). The bars were a huge hit today as we sampled and educated runners and friends alike about the amazing health benefits of chia… and a few chia pet jokes.

Next up on the announcement lineup is… wait for it…. a brand new flavor of Tri Phase Endurance: Mandarin Orange. This revolutionary pre work out product fuels your body in ways you’ve never experienced and we’re thrilled to add this refreshing new flavor to our lifestyle nutrition line.

We’d like to wish all competitors the best of luck tomorrow, including our Brand Ambassador Laura Conley. We’ll let you know how she does as soon as the results are in. Thanks to everyone who stopped by today and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow during the race!