Recently, I had the privilege of receiving a copy of a wonderful little book entitled, “Chia Seeds: Interview with Researcher William Anderson – A Simple Guide for a Healthy Lifestyle” by author Paul E. DiPrizito.
This book and its of 36 pages of information plus 10 pages of recipes spells out the information about chia seeds in a 20 Questions and Answers format that is both easy to read, yet full of valuable insights. As the title indicates, William Anderson is the person interviewed by the author.
Now, the truth is, I have been enjoying the benefits of eating chia seeds for over 30 years but did not realize that I didn’t have the bigger picture on their multi-faceted benefits. In Mr. DiPrizito’s easy to read book, however, I was pleased and surprised to find out all sorts of great information about chia that I previously did not know.
For instance, on page 16 the author turns Mr. Anderson’s answers about the benefits of chia seeds to athletes into several paragraphs of clearly spelled out information. One of the the major benefits is that “chia’s ability to hold water (retain hydration) extends the electrolyte’s functionality naturally, resulting in extended energy.” Anyone who is active in competitive sports or who pushes themselves to the max in other physical activities that require a great deal of energy will immediately understand the profound value in this single statement alone.
Mr. Anderson’s involvement in chia seeds goes all the way back to 1989. At that time he began researching the nutritional and structural profile of the powerful little seeds and based on what he discovered began writing letters to government officials to see about the possibility of incorporating chia seeds into school lunchrooms in the country. Eventually, he was appointed to a position on the State of California’s Industry Task Force to assist California’s food industry in the formulation of healthy food for school food services. He went on to help establish food grade protocols for chia seed growers in order to meet the USDA standards and continues to be supportive of child nutrition programs.
I could go on and on about how easy it is to digest the information in this little book and how Mr. DiPrizito clearly lays out the case for the power of chia seeds to help diabetics, aid in digestion, provide fiber, minerals and antioxidants to our bodies, among many other things, but why not find out more for yourself?
This little gem should be on anyone’s bookshelf who seeks to be healthy and help others become healthy too.
It is published by Carlyle Collection Publishing and can be found at carlylecollectionpublishing.com.
And remember, there is not a less expensive food with so much power in it as chia seeds, so stock up today.
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