May 15, 2012 at 01:59 PM, USE CHIA (for something else altogether! Posted by: Read the whole exchange here. welcome! Women's Health participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. a small greyish/beige bug with wings, which literally fell apart when I March 11, 2013 at 04:56 AM. More from Women’s Health:Warning: Your Chia Seed Powder May be Tainted with Salmonella8 Weight-Loss Tricks You Should NEVER Try7 Healthy Foods That Are Dangerous If You Eat Too Much of Them, Working Out Based On Your Menstrual Cycle Is Legit, 7 Pro Athletes’ Top Hair Hacks For Summer, This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. "Chia seeds have the ability to absorb up to 27 times their weight in water," said study author Dr. Rebecca Rawl, from Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. “Over the last five years, [chia seeds’] use as a food product in the U.S. has been growing in popularity due to high protein, omega-3 fatty acid, and fiber content," write the researchers. About a year ago there was a rash of claims that one particular band of chia seed, Anutra, sometimes contained bugs. I noticed movement when I was getting ready to eat some Chia seeds that I bought from the local grocery store, and when I ooked closer I realized there was a bunch of worms in there :(. Anyway, a different guy, Jesse, really went crazy with this idea of bugs in Anutra, and he posted all these: http://anutrahasbugs.blogspot.com/http://anutrahasbugs.wordpress.com/, http://jesse1969.xanga.com/680002194/alert-anutra-by-valuhealth-has-bugs/, (Some suspect he was a distributor for another brand of chia seed.). The gel-like ball resulted in an esophageal obstruction that was hard to dislodge. I'll bet it was an Indian Meal Moth like this one: Indian Meal Moths can infest your pantry, especially the grains and flour. Warning: Your Chia Seed Powder May be Tainted with Salmonella, 8 Weight-Loss Tricks You Should NEVER Try, 7 Healthy Foods That Are Dangerous If You Eat Too Much of Them, Scary News About Your Morning Glass of Juice, Scary News About the Shrimp You’re Eating. ), Josh Madison's Garfield (analyzed and reported). 9 For those with a nut or seed allergy, chia seeds may be off the table. I bought chia seeds from a nut shop online and then added to my dwindled supply from a local Sprouts store. It's worth noting that the patient suffers from asthma and seasonal allergies and has a medical history that includes intermittent dysphagia to solids—but it worsened considerably after he consumed the chia seeds-water mixture. Also, there was January 26, 2010 in BUY CHIA | Permalink. I'm very grossed out and nervous about my health, so I'll greatly appreciate any information or advice from the people here. The only difference that stands out to me is that the heads of these ones looked darker than that, almost black. Chia seeds have been enjoying their moment in the spotlight for the last few years, thanks to experts and research alike touting their potential health benefits. tried to spoon it out. Eric | Not that I've ever done that!! Probably Indian Meal Moth larvae (caterpillars). EDIT2: also, I would like to know if it is more likely that these worms got into the seeds after I brought them home, or if they were probably there when I bought them. « From the Mailbag: How to Grow Chia? Comparison pic here. still have the napkin with the webs on it to prove it). One writer stated: I just recvd my Anutra (ordered thru Ebay). All insects, spiders, crustaceans, etc. The blockage was so severe that the man had to seek medical treatment. Reactions can range from skin rashes and hives to watery eyes, vomiting, and diarrhea. You won't believe the problem this popular health food could cause. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the whatsthisbug community. I found these little worm things in my Chia seeds (the small black dots in the picture are chia seeds). EDIT: also, I was eating the seeds raw in my breakfast cereal, if I ate any worms they were alive and not cooked or anything. I just recvd my Anutra (ordered thru Ebay). I found these little worm things in my Chia seeds (the small black dots in the picture are chia seeds). About a year ago there was a rash of claims that one particular band of chia seed, Anutra, sometimes contained bugs. Natalie, By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies.
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