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Internationally known editor and columnist, James F. Scheer
is the author or coauthor of twenty-two books, most notably Foods
that Heal and Solved: The Riddle of Illness. He lives
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The
Magic of Chia
Revival of an Ancient Wonder Food
by
James F. Scheer
$14.95
Softcover
- 174 pages
In The Magic of Chia, authority James F. Scheer details the
seed's abundant nutrients; calcium, amylose (a slow-burning starch
helpful for hypoglycemics)l, a vast array of vitamins and minerals,
and an unusually good ratio of omega-3 oil to omega-6 oil. The book
reintroduces this wonder food to the modern palate, with numerous
tested recipes for using chia to upgrade the nutritional value of
hamburgers, soups, salads, breads, fruit drinks, and much more. Included
is the never-before-told story about the twenty-year program to domesticate
the wild chia and, for the first time in modern history, grow it in
large enough quantities to supply the U.S. and world markets.
"James
Scheer has unlocked the secrets of the magic of chia. Through easy-to-use
recipes, he tells us how to discover the magic in this ancient, natural,
and healthy food."
—Dr.
Earl Mindell, author of The Vitamin Bible, Herb Bible,
and Prescription Alternatives
"The
combined effect (of desert foods such as chia, cholla, and mesquite)
is to prevent wide swings in blood sugar, slow down the digestive process,
and delay the return of hunger."
—Jane
E. Brody, from her New York Times article,
"Desert's Bounty Beats Overweight and Diabetes
"Jim
Scheer has been one of my favorite nutrition reporters and editors for
more than twenty years because he is always at the forefront of nutritional
research news. Now he has written a fascinating book on the health benefits
of chia. Everyone should read this new book about this old food that
has become available once again."
—Richard
A. Passwater, Ph.D.
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