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    Nature’s Earthly Choice Chia Goodness Superfood Cereal (DISCONTINUED)

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    By Alisa Fleming on March 14, 2008 Discontinued Products, Product Reviews

    This Superfood Cereal has been discontinued, but Nature’s Path makes a similar product called Qi’a Superfood Cereal. You can also check out our Dairy-Free Cereal & Granola section for more options.

    Large chunks of spiced dried apples and a wonderful sweet aroma greeted my senses as I scooped two tablespoons full of Chia Goodness into my breakfast bowl.

    Created as a unique breakfast cereal, Chia Goodness is a raw blend of chia seeds, hemp seeds, nuts, and dried fruit. It comes in three flavors, Original, Cranberry Ginger (can we say, yum!), and the flavor in my possession, Apple Almond Cinnamon. It used to be made by Ruth’s, but now Chia Goodness is a Nature’s Earthly Choice superfood cereal.

    Chia Goodness (review) - simple dairy-free, vegan, whole foods cereal alternative.Though you can prepare Chia Goodnesst with cold water, I opted for some leftover hot water from the tea I had made.  The official serving size made a scant amount, but it was surprisingly filling. In the future, I would enjoy 2 servings for breakfast (which would still just scratch the surface on this good-sized package), and would probably feel quite satisfied with that low 260 calories.  Of course, “raw” food is never for the fat-phobic, as nuts and seeds (of which this cereal has aplenty) are higher in fat. But it is “good” fat.

    Once “cooked” (which literally took 3 minutes!) Chia Goodness isn’t really a looker.  It moves in a gelatin-like fashion, and lets face it, those little black chia seeds are not particularly attractive.  But as you know, looks can be deceiving. I loved the very light sweetness from the abundance of raisins, dried apples, and I believe just a hint or organic cane sugar. Though you can still see the little seeds once prepared, they develop a very smooth outer coating, like a gel.  In terms of overall texture, the closest thing that I can liken Chia Goodness to is oatmeal, though really it is quite different.

    Chia Goodness (review) - simple dairy-free, vegan, whole foods cereal alternative.This cereal was the perfect flavor mix for my early taste buds and really, I quite enjoyed it.  The only things that I found a bit odd were the almonds. I do enjoy almonds, but they lacked crunch in this cereal, having a rather dull bite without much flavor.  If not for the nutritional merit, I felt that this cereal could have easily done without the nutty addition.

    On another note, I have trialed chia seeds in some prior baking ventures.  They make a wonderfully nutritious egg replacer if you can believe it!  However, I was concerned about Chia Goodness founder’s stance on raw foods. Would Ruth be offended if I actually used her new “hot” cereal as an ingredient in baking?  It was then that I noticed a comment on the package, “See our website for Chia Goodness muffin and pancake recipes.”  Fantastic!  Ruth is obviously open-minded to those of us who love raw food but are quite frankly, addicted to baking.

    If you aren’t familiar with chia beyond the notorious Chia Pet, then you must read this post I put up called Ch-ch-ch-chia muffins.  These tiny seeds are surprisingly nutritious and multi-purpose!

    The Facts on Chia Goodness

    Certifications: Chia Goodness is Non-GMO Verified.

    Dietary Notes: By ingredients, Chia Goodness is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan / plant-based, vegetarian, and paleo-friendly. Some varieties are nut-free. Nonetheless, always read the ingredient statement and check with the company on their manufacturing processes for all varieties if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. Processes and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company / product.

    For More Product Information: Visit the Earthly Choice website at earthlychoice.com. 

    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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