Thanks for this history, David--I've been an on-and-off consumer of chia seeds since the early 2000's, and always liked them. When I'm on a smoothie kick, they're almost always an ingredient. Chia pudding is a favorite, and, since I'm a big fan of nuts and seeds, I've used them in salads, etc. I remember the chia pet days (never had one), and remember how interesting it was to me that they suddenly came into vogue as a serious health food. But I never knew the history. Once again, you've enlightened (and delighted)me!
Thanks for this history, David--I've been an on-and-off consumer of chia seeds since the early 2000's, and always liked them. When I'm on a smoothie kick, they're almost always an ingredient. Chia pudding is a favorite, and, since I'm a big fan of nuts and seeds, I've used them in salads, etc. I remember the chia pet days (never had one), and remember how interesting it was to me that they suddenly came into vogue as a serious health food. But I never knew the history. Once again, you've enlightened (and delighted)me!