Chia Seeds for Endurance

One of the latest supplements I have been taking is chia seeds. It is known as the Aztec super food. They allegedly took these seeds and were able to run for 50-100 miles. I am not sure how they help my endurance as I haven't been running since my shoulder surgery and I imagine my endurance won't be that good once I start back up here in a few weeks.

These tiny seeds are touted as being loaded with Omega 3s, fiber, protein, and nutrients. I add mine to water, let them stand for around 10 minutes, which allows the fiber to come out, and turn the water into a thick slime. I find the slightly nutty taste very refreshing. Sometimes, it gets a little too thick and it is hard to swallow down just because of the gag reflex. On a recent roadtrip, I mixed two tablespoons of chia seeds with a half bottle of my favorite sports drink. It tasted great and I didn't have the desire to snack. These seeds are not advertised for weight loss, but I feel they could be very beneficial.

If you would like more information on these little seeds, click here. If you do decide to make this inexpensive purchase, I would love to hear what you think of them and how they effected your endurance.