Trying Out the Chia Pod

The Chia Pod from The Chia Co. is a relatively new product on the market. Chia seeds are gaining recognition as a superfood so I wanted to try it out. I bought the vanilla bean flavoured pod from Woolworths for $3.70. They come in cute 170g snack sized portions with a little spoon so its perfect to have on the go. 

The Chia Pod had a gel like consistency making it a little difficult to scoop at first but it was definitely quite fun to eat.  The chia seeds themselves provide a nice crunch. As you could see the Pod is packed with chia seeds and speckled with vanilla.

I like that these pods only have 4 ingredients and no added sugar. Even without sugar the Chia Pods have a subtle sweetness from the coconut milk. The use of vanilla bean paste also gives it a pronounced vanilla flavour that blends well with the cinnamon. 

So why are chia seeds so good for you? According to The Chia Co. chia seeds are an excellent source of fibre, omega-3 in the form of alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and omega-6 in the form of linoleic acid (LA), as well as containing all eight of the essential amino acids (protein building blocks that our bodies can't make themselves). Looking at the nutrition information, this is indeed the case. One Chia Pod already meets the recommended 2g/day of ALA and is approximately one-sixth of the recommended fibre intake (25-30g/day).

Overall, the Chia Pod is a simple, nutritious and filling snack that is great to have on the go. I would very much like to try the other flavours if I come across them another time.