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7 Reasons to Take the 7-Day Chia Seed Challenge

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.

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About the Author

Teresa M. Howes

Teresa M. Howes is a nutrition expert, fitness advocate, avid runner, published author and active blogger. Backed with a formal education and over a decade of professional experience consulting in the weight loss industry, she has an arsenal of tools, tips and tricks that she loves to share. Fired up with enthusiasm, she founded the 30-Day Challenge Series in May of 2013 and is thrilled to be cultivating a community of inspired, dedicated and successful fitness enthusiasts. You can find her latest and greatest at www.eatdrinkandbeskinny.com.
Teresa M. Howes is a nutrition expert, fitness advocate, avid runner, published author and active blogger. Backed with a formal education and over a decade of professional experience consulting in the weight loss industry, she has an arsenal of tools, tips and tricks that she loves to share. Fired up with enthusiasm, she founded the 30-Day Challenge Series in May of 2013 and is thrilled to be cultivating a community of inspired, dedicated and successful fitness enthusiasts. You can find her latest and greatest at www.eatdrinkandbeskinny.com.

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