Chia seed is a nutrient dense super food. High in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. With a protein content of around 20%, an omega 3 profile of around 20% and approximately 37% of its makeup fibre, it is unquestionably one of nature’s best kept secrets. While in central London recently, I was fortunate to meet Trisha from Two Birds Cereals. Sampling one of their innovative breakfast mixes containing chia seed, in combination with several very interesting ingredients.
Alison and Trisha met when their sons started school together. At the time they both worked in London. Alison had a PR agency and Trisha worked in Luxury goods marketing. Both were buying chia and different seeds to incorporate into their breakfast. Feeling that what they were buying and the way they mixed them together could be greatly improved, they started work with a nutritionist. This resulted in a blend consisting of chia, buckwheat and hemp hearts. This forms the base for their 3 cereal blends, adding additional ingredients for taste. One serving delivering the same protein content as one egg, as much omega 3 as a filet of salmon and as much fibre as a slice of whole grain toast.
Two Birds Cereals have perfected 3 blends that can be incorporated with ease into breakfast, and can be added to a multitude of different recipes and foods. The only limit is your imagination.
Berry Blast Seeds. Containing 41% chia seed, 27% buckwheat, 18% hemp hearts, 8% cranberries, 8% raisins and 1% cinnamon. Natural sweetness provided by cranberries and raisins makes this a lovely addition to cereals, porridge oats and mixed into natural yogurt. I particularly enjoyed Berry Blast mixed into Greek yogurt with clear honey. *Gluten Free
Bare Super Seeds. Containing 50% chia seed, 26% buckwheat, 18% hemp hearts, 5% bee pollen and 1% cinnamon. Increased chia seed content makes this blend slightly ‘nutty’ to taste. Bee pollen adds the most delicate floral sweetness. I enjoyed this immensely as an addition to my porridge. Bee pollen works to well when Bare Super Seeds is mixed with natural yogurt. *Gluten And Sugar Free
Turmeric Chilli Seeds. Containing 50% chia seed, 27% buckwheat, 18% hemp hearts, 4% turmeric and 1% chilli flakes. Unquestionably my favourite. Turmeric powder adding a beautiful taste, while chili flakes add a subtle heat. Transforms salads, can be added to avocado on toast, omelette, scrambled and poached eggs. The scope to experiment with this seed mix is endless. *Gluten And Sugar Free
Two Birds Cereal seed mixes allow you to add super foods into a multitude of dishes, breakfasts and snacks. I have incorporated them successfully into my pre, and post workout meals. Because these seed mixes allow fast access to omega 3, fibre, antioxidants and protein. I have not had to rely on whey protein so much before and after training. All from an inclusion of just 2 tablespoons. A truly innovative product I feel lucky to have found, and is now part of my everyday diet.
For more information on Two Birds Cereals and recipe ideas please visit http://www.twobirdscereals.uk
Berry Blast Seeds Breakfast Boost, Bare Super Seed Breakfast Boost And Turmeric Chilli Seeds Breakfast Boost RRP £5.99 and are available from http://www.twobirdscereals.uk , www.ocado.com and Selfridges.
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