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The Many Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia seeds became popular in the 1970's in the United States when used in the novelty item, Chia Pets. We all remember the chia pet commercials. Chia pets were clay figures used like a flower pot to grow chia seeds into a plant. The plant resembled hair or fur. Fast forward to 2018. Today, chia seeds are considered "superfoods" and known for their health benefits- this is one of the reasons XR Nutrition includes whole, unaltered Chia Seeds in our Plant-based Protein. What are the health benefits of chia seeds? Before we discuss that we must first learn about what they are and the history behind this amazing food. Chia is a seed from the salvia hispanica plant which is native to Central America. We also get chia seeds from the plant salvia columariae of the Southwest United States and Mexico. The seeds are hydrophilic, which means they absorb water…
Matcha
November 18, 2019
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Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Looking for a healthy snack for the fall season? Try these Pumpkin Protein Muffins! These muffins provide fiber, protein, and collagen to boost skin health! Ingredients: 2 C. Oats 1/2 C. Hemp Hearts 1/2 C. XR Nutrition Vanilla Protein 1 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 2 Scoops Collagen Powder (optional) 1/4 C. monk fruit sweetener 2 tbsp. Almond Butter 1 C & 2 tbsp water 1 & 1/4 cups pumpkin (from the can) Drizzle (to be added on top of baked muffins) 1/4 C. chocolate chips 1 tsp coconut oil Directions: Preheat oven to 375 F Mix dry ingredients Add wet ingredients Mix again Grease muffin pan Add dollops into pan Bake 20-24 minutes Melt Chocolate chips with coconut oil- drizzle on top of slightly cooled muffins Get your XR Nutrition Protein + Superfood to make this recipe! Contributor: Aubrie H. | IG handle: @aubriehewitt
Dani Richeson
October 30, 2019
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