It never ceases to amaze me, the amount of information available on the internet. I have quite a few blogs that I "follow" and I am always stumbling across posts that are helpful in my everyday life. My husband suffers from heartburn quite frequently and I suffer from acid reflux - something that started when I was pregnant with my oldest daughter and just never went away. For me, it had gotten to the point that even OTC medications were not helping. So when I came across this post from Sidetracked Sarah, about treating heartburn with papaya enzyme, I knew this was something worth trying. I am always seeking out natural treatments, so I was ecstatic to read this post. I am happy to … [Read more...]

Yes, these are the same seeds found on the Chia Pets. But, please don't eat your Chia Pets! :P I love these little chia seeds. I know, that sounds pretty weird. But when you add them to overnight oats or to smoothies, they take on this kind of chewy consistency. Anyway, ever since I posted about quinoa awhile back, I've been wanting to do a post about these awesome little seeds. If you haven't tried them, you should. Here's why... Facts and Nutritional Benefits of Chia Seeds High in soluble fiber High in Omega-3 fatty acids (ounce per ounce, more than salmon!) Great source of protein More antioxidants than blueberries and more calcium than milk Chia seeds contain more … [Read more...]