Chia seeds fuel athletes, builds stamina
Chia was a staple crop for Mayans and Aztecs. In fact, the Aztecs reportedly prized it even more highly than the Mayans, using chia as medicine, offering it to the gods during rituals, and demanding it as annual tribute from conquered tribes. They often referred to it as “more valuable than gold.” So should chia […]
Quinoa recipes for healthy Thanksgiving sides
Quinoa recipes are easy and quick to cook, and if you are ready to give a twist to the traditional Thanksgiving menu, they’ll be healthy and delicious sides.
10 reasons to add chia seeds to your diet
We have never been so concerned about our what we eat as we are now. The common saying is “you are what you eat.” It’s true. Eat healthy and you live healthy. So there’s not better time to review why you should add chia seeds to your diet. Here are the top 10 reasons to […]
Fall recipes: Kids smothie with chia seeds
Pumpkin is a powerhouse when it comes to nutrition, making it a perfect ingredient for a Fall smoothie. This smoothie is like drinking pumpkin pie. The benefit is a lot less sugar and a great boost to start your kid’s day! And for those of you with children who have dairy allergies, we made it […]
Chia pumpkin pudding
Happy #Halloween! This is your last chance to get one Chia Pumpkin Pudding We tasted in Seed Foods & Beverage Here you have the recipe Serves 4: This recipe combines the powerhouse of nutrients in chia seeds with the flavors we love for the fall season Ingredients: 3 cups unsweetened coconut milk (refrigerated variety) 2 […]
Goldfoods to Showcase at the 18th Americas Food and Beverage Show
GoldFoods will take center stage among the vibrant and diverse businesses from the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean at the 18th Americas Food and Beverage Show (www.americasfoodandbeverage.com) Oct. 27 and 28 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The GoldFoods will display the largest selection of seeds – chia and quinoa – and powdered fruits from South America at […]
Cleveland Clinic studies the benefits of chia seeds
The medical experts at the Cleveland Clinic provide their insight into the benefits of chia seeds, and it’s all good. The hospital’s review supports what many have been saying about chia seeds including that they good sources of fiber, protein, calcium, magnesium, iron, antioxidants, and alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid. According to the Cleveland […]
Costco’s Quinoa Salad
This Recipe “Costco’s quinoa salad is the way to love these grains. I tasted it and loved it. I found the recipe in http://www.food.com/, and I’d like to share it with you. Here you have the way to make a great quinoa salad.” – Peter, from Miami. Ingredients 2 cups red and white quinoa ( […]
How Gold Foods harvests Chia and Quinoa
Gold Foods USA delivers the highest quality of organic seeds and grains – chia seeds, both black and white, and quinoa – produced by small family farms in South America and sold to customers in the United States. So why do we do it? Quinoa and chia seeds are each a source of tremendous health […]
What has more iron, spinach or seeds like chia and quinoa?
If we were to make a list of foods that have higher amounts of iron it would include the following: meat, fish, seafood, eggs, grains, legumes, nuts, dairy, vegetables and fruits. Among those that contain the most iron, especially those that are ideal for vegans and vegetarians, are chia and quinoa. Did you know that […]