When you think of chia seeds do you think of those chia pets that they sell during the holidays?  Well think again!  Chia seeds are a nutritious way to add fiber and Omega 3's to your gluten-free diet. 

One highly recognized brand of chia seed is Salba.  Salba is the richest whole food source of Omega 3 fatty acids and fiber found in nature. Gram for gram, Salba provides eight times more Omega 3s than salmon, four times more fiber than flax, six times more calcium than whole milk, 30 percent more antioxidants than blueberries, and much more. Salba is all-natural, has no trans-fats, very few carbohydrates, and is certified Non-GMO, Vegan, Kosher, and Gluten-Free.

An easy way to incorporate chia seeds into your diet is to make a Chia Smoothie.  Below you will find a basic smoothie recipe and also some other delicious recipes from www.salbasmart.com.

Salba Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup Water
1 cup Orange or Apple juice
1 cup Frozen blueberries
1 cup frozen mixed fruit
2 tbsp Salba® Whole Grain*

Place all ingredients into a blender adding Salba Whole Grain last. Blend until texture is smooth. Blending time is approximately 2 minutes or until the ingredients achieve the consistency of your preference.

*4 tbsp Salba Premium Ground Grain can be substituted
 

Here are three more Gluten-Free recipes using Salba
Meditteranean Spinach and Mushroom Stuffing (made with Salba)
Salba Banana Coconut Muffins
Salba Granola Bars