Viva Naturals Finest Organic Seeds Reviews Summary

Nutritional Value and Health Benefits

Pros:

• "You can add them to most recipes to increase the nutritional and fiber content."
• "These seeds are also a good source of magnesium (10% of daily requirement for 1 tablespoon), which is helpful for those prone to migraines."
• "As we all know, Chia seeds are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids and rich in antioxidants."
• "Chia seeds have picked up a lot of popularity over the years as they offer health benefits such as antioxidants, high fiber, etc."
• "Chia seeds are a quick and easy-to-use source of protein, healthy fats, dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, all rolled into one neat package."
• "Chia seeds are rich in polyunsaturated fats, especially omega-3 fatty acids."
• "Chia seeds are among the best sources of fiber on the planet, full of Omega-3, calcium, iron, antioxidants."

Cons:

• "I was disillusioned to think they were more nutritious than they actually are."
• "Its hard to quantify as there are no blood tests to show the product's Omega 3 content is helping to improve my health."
• "I just feel there are other products/food that offer more health benefits."
• "To me, chia seeds are chia seeds. I know there are some who go crazy for organic things, but I am not one of those people."

Price and Packaging

Pros:

• "This 2-pound bag for 12.99, which is organic is a good price for what you get."
• "These are high quality, organic, the package is releasable, and these are 2 pounds for a great price!"
• "Viva packages a great product, in a sturdy bag, containing a generous amount for MUCH less than I've been paying at the store."
• "The larger size of this product is great value delivered from Amazon and the Chia seeds tastes as fresh as anything I've bought from the grocery store."
• "The value you get in this bag is incredible considering they are organic."
• "The price for this product seemed very reasonable compared to the others I have seen on the market."
• "The price is good. I'm saving SO much money making my own chia kombucha drinks."

Cons:

• "But, given that this product is organic, it is priced a bit on a higher end."
• "I believe Costco has these for $10 for 2 lb. I may be wrong but If so, I think it could be a better buy."

Usage and Versatility

Pros:

• "I use this chia in everything from Sunday sauce to chia pudding to cooked quinoa dishes."
• "Since mixing Chia seeds with my fruit smoothies every day, I am no longer running to the bathroom and feel less bloated."
• "Water-soaked chia seeds can be added to cakes or cookies to eliminate the use of butter."
• "What I also love about this product is the versatility with which you can use it, I use as a topping for my Vanilla fat-free yogurt."
• "These organic chia seeds go in all my smoothies, and I love making chia seed pudding!"
• "I add chia to everything! Make your own jam or preserves, thicken up chili, add to smoothies."
• "Chia seeds can be added to or sprinkled on almost anything."

Cons:

• "I don’t have any interest in making chia puddings. They look disgusting to me and I don’t like pudding period."
• "I don't personally like them on salads because of a slight taste I notice every once in a while."
• "I don't use in in making smoothies anymore since it makes my blender (Ninja) parts much harder to clean."

Texture and Taste

Pros:

• "It leaves a nutty flavor and thickens the beverage."
• "Their taste is flavorless for those who are curious (and are picky eaters)."
• "They gel up really well and taste wonderful!"
• "I like the texture when they are wet (similar to tapioca)."
• "They're tasteless so they don't alter the flavor of whatever you add them to."
• "The taste is a little nutty but personally, I don't hardly notice it in recipes."
• "They don’t have a taste to them so you only enjoy and notice the crunchy seed texture."

Cons:

• "First off let me just say that the consistency of this product is not of a seed, but rather like a sand."
• "They don't sprout like normal chia seeds sprout and taste like sand."
• "If you're picky about textures, this may get to you, so just be aware."
• "The seed soaks up a lot of water (moisture) and swells up quickly forming a pudding like or gel texture on which you can choke."
• "This tastes like a certain toxic pesticide my mom used when I was a child and never forgot the taste."