One user said:
They are all one and the same --CHIA seed an over emphasized seed---that if not crushed or pulverized will cause a great deal of duress in the colon---have had several people use this based on the sales and hype---sprout it and consume the sprouts this will be a better way to use this with out the duress
Seeds this small should be pulverized to a powder and from there use in light amounts due to the constipation they can cause as a result on how they draw water out of the colon. If you do feel this effect then use apple sauce and distilled water several times a day until you rehydrate the colon and the body is able to remove the congestion.
Another user said:
Yes. BenVia Gold and Salba are marketing creations for the simple and highly nutritious Chia seed. It is merely a way to market and sell the Chia seed for a higher price. Forget about it. Buy Chia seed by looking online for the best price. It is all the same. White chia seed is salba. No difference nutritionally. Chia seed comes with mixed white and black seed. All the same. It is just a money makers scheme. Don't believe for one minute that salba or BenVia Gold is better. Forget that the statement is coming from a doctor and any so called expert. I am a doctor and a nutritional "expert" also and I tell you its is the same.
BenVia Gold and Salba are marketing creations for the simple and highly nutritious Chia seed. It is merely a way to market and sell the Chia seed for a higher price. Forget about it. Buy Chia seed by looking online for the best price. It is all the same. White chia seed is salba. No difference nutritionally. Chia seed comes with mixed white and black seed. All the same. It is just a money makers scheme. Don't believe for one minute that salba or BenVia Gold is better. Forget that the statement is coming from a doctor and any so called expert.
Yes. ben via gold and salba are marketing creations for the simple and highly nutritious chia seed. It is merely a way to market and sell the chia seed for a higher price. Forget about it. Buy Chia seed by looking on line for he best price. It is all the same. white chia seed is salba. No difference nutritionally. Chia seed comes with mixed white and black seed. All the same. It is just a money makers scheme. Don't believe for one minute that salba or ben via gold is better. Forget that the statement is coming from a doctor and any so called expert. i am a doctor and a nutritional "expert" also and I tell you its is the same. For your future information an expert is anyone who lectures more than 200 miles from their home. Thats me.
No, one is an oil and the other is a grain.
yes.
Health food stores (look for Chia/ Salba, yes, it is the same) and even some bulk stores.
Salba is a seed that is considered to be the most nutritious. Salba has more omega 3 than what's in a fish and is considered to be gluten free, vegan, and kosher.
Yes. 'Salba' is the brand name for white chia seeds. There is a claim that the white seeds are a super-powerhouse grain, however, studies show that the darker seeds are just as good. Use an organically grown chia.
Why don't you google Salba and find the main company web page?
Loblaws health food section regularly marks down their salba. I paid 6 dollars for the pouch size. Lucky I guess, but check Loblaws when you are there.
Steve Alba goes by Salba.
Salba Smart is like a natural supplement. It can be found at many locations like Newegg, Sears, GNC, Vitacost, and 911 Health Shops. All Health Trends offers free shipping on the product.
It is not necessary to grind Salba before consuming. The shell of the seed softens in water allowing all of the nutrients to be absorbed into your system leaving behind just the insoluble fiber portion of the shell. Grinding or not grinding is a personal preference in this case.