This should be a good drink if you feel like you are catching a bug. The picture may not look very attractive, but it tastes really good. I used honey in mine. The chia seeds start out crunchy and then they soften up after sitting a bit.
2 cups of warm water or coconut water
1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds
1/2 lemon or 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
1 teaspoons maple syrup, honey or agave nectar
Blend all together and enjoy. Take in the morning before eating.
Super Foods Featured : Lemon, Chia seeds
Just some of the benefits from the featured super foods:
Lemons:
- Have a high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which make your immune system stronger.
- A good source of phenolic compounds, minerals, essential oils and carotenoids.
- They have antibacterial and antiviral properties.
- Help to de-tox the body
- Can help break down foods for better digestion and help cleanse the urinary track of bacteria.
- May help with weight loss
- Help to balance body pH They help to alkalize the blood. Most of us are too acidic. This can lower inflammation in the body and make joints feel better.
- Are good for your skin. Higher vitamin C intake lessens wrinkles and skin dryness.
Chia Seeds
- Are high in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, calcium, iron, B1, B3 and magnesium,
- The omega-3 fatty acids help protect the heart, lower inflammation and increase cognitive function.
- The fiber may help with weight loss, makes you feel fuller and less likely to snack.
- Improve insulin resistance
- Help tackle stubborn belly fat.
- May slow or halt the growth of cancer
Chris
Wodke
Founder
& Manager Team CMT
www.run4cmt.com
Chris is
a triathlete and long distance runner. She is a three time participant of the
Boston Marathon. In 2012 she finished 2nd
at Boston in
the Mobility Impaired Division. She was on the course in 2013 when the bombs
exploded.
She has
appeared three times at the Paratriathlon National Triathlon Sprint
Championship. She was the 2012 and 2014 National Champion Paratriathlon Open
Division Champion.
In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She has qualified to represent TeamUSA
at the Aquathon ITU World Championship in Chicago
in 2015 and 2016
In 2014 she was the PC Open Champion at the Duathlon National Championship. She has qualified to represent Team
In 2014 she represented the U.S.
as a paratriathlete at the Pan-American Triathlon Championship in Dallas , Texas
She travels
around the country raising awareness of CMT.
She is
the author of the book, “Running for My Life” that details her experience as a
CMT affected athlete.
Team CMT
is a group of athletes and supporters working to raise awareness and to find a cure
for CMT. We have 183 members in 32 states. We also have members in Australia , England ,Scotland , Canada ,
Vietnam , Turkey , Finland ,
Scotland , France and Iran . If you wish to join us visit
our web site; www.run4cmt.com or www.hnf-cure.org
CMT or
Charcot-Marie-Tooth is the most commonly inherited peripheral neuropathy. It
affects over 155,000 Americans (as many as MS). It is a disease of the
nerves that control the muscles. It is slowly progressive, causing loss of
normal function and or sensation in the lower legs/feet and arms/hands.
Symptoms
include; muscle wasting in the lower legs and feet leading to foot drop, poor
balance and gait problems Atrophy in the hands causes difficulty with manual
dexterity.
Structural
foot deformities such as high arches and hammer toes are common.
Poor
tolerance for cool or cold temperatures and many people have chronically cold
hands and feet.
Additional
symptoms may include fatigue, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties and hearing
loss.
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