Like many of you, my knowledge of Chia… "Ch Ch Ch Chia!" was limited to the Chia Pet – that '80s successor to the '70's Pet Rock gift sensation. But I've recently discovered that Chia seed is a highly nutritional seed of a plant in the mint family, that has been cultivated since the time of the Aztecs.  Rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and fiber, Chia is really, really good for you.  One ounce (two tablespoons) of Chia seeds has 4 grams of protein, 11 grams of dietary fiber, and significant quantities of calcium, manganese and phosphorus, plus 4915 mg of Omega 3s.  Mix the Chia in water (it absorbs 9 times it's weight) and drink it, or eat it as a gel.  Or mix the seeds into other foods, from baked goods to meat loaf. More palatable and environmentally conscious than fish oil.  Read more about its nutritional value at nutritiondata.com, find more recipes here, then buy it at your local health food store, or online at Amazon.com.