If you like tapioca pudding, you will love this!  The texture is very similar, as is the taste.  The difference is that the chia seed contain many nutrients not found in tapioca.  Just 1 oz (~2 Tbsp) has 18% of the daily value for calcium 30% of the daily value for manganese and 50% of the fiber needed by the average woman. They are high in omega-3 fatty acids, and contain zinc, copper and phosphorous, which along with calcium can be effective in reducing bone loss in older women. Soaked chia seeds form a gel, and can also be used as an egg replacer in certain recipes.  Soaked seeds are very...


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