How to Do the 7-Day Chia Challenge
Add 2 tablespoons of chia seeds to your diet every day for seven days. Here are seven creative ways to add chia seeds to your meals.
Muffins
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of chia seeds to your favorite recipe.
Smoothie
Add to your morning power elixir of protein powder, frozen fruit, almond milk, cinnamon and spinach.
Oatmeal
Add to your morning instant oatmeal or steal cut oats along with sliced raw almonds, blueberries and cinnamon.
Salad
Top your favorite salad with chia seeds and cracked pepper instead of bacon and blue cheese.
Pasta
You can put chia seeds in your favorite pasta sauce or in meatballs instead of breadcrumbs.
Applesauce
Peel and chop three apples, add to a pot with 1/2 cup water and 1 cup blueberries, and cook until tender. Toss in the blender with 2 tablespoons of chia seeds.
Sundae
Put 2 tablespoons of chia seeds in 1 cup of almond milk and let it sit over night. Add raw cocoa or protein powder and cinnamon, and then stir. Top with sliced bananas and raw nuts.
More: Active Cookbook: Clean Eating Recipes for Athletes
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