Mila (a chia seed blend) - anyone try it? And?

We have a team over here in Florida called “Athlete’s Fueled by Mila” and they’re set up at a lot of the expos down here. I checked out their product and I guess it’s not a supplement, but a whole food, but has what appears huge nutrients by nature. The athletes note that it helps with hydration, inflammation and even stamina. Anyone try or research this? Is it recommended by anyone (I have some joint/inflammation issues, that’s why I ask)?

Here’s what it notes (dang, I just copied the nutrition part, but it took it all…geez):
Comparison of Nutritional Values of Mila® to Common Grains
Food Energy (cal/100g) Protein (%) Lipids (%) Carbohydrate (%) Fiber (%) Mila® 506 24.4 312.2 32 36.6 Rice 358 6.5 0.52 79.1 2.8 Barley 354 12.5 2.3 73.5 17.3 Oats 389 16.9 6.9 66.3 10.6 Wheat 339 13.7 2.5 71.1 12.2 Corn 365 9.4 4.7 74.3 3.3
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Did you know that every ninety days your body regenerates nearly all of its seven to ten trillion cells? Aging happens when damaged cells are replicated in this process such as free-radicals. When healthy, stronger, smoother elastic cells are properly regenerated, the aging process is slowed. The anti-oxidants in Mila®:
Fight and neutralize free radical damageFlush out age—accelerating toxinsElasticize skinEnhance hair, skin, and nailsLubricate jointsReduce muscle soreness and speeds rejuvenationLower lactic acid buildup in musclesRegain youthful exuberance
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Given today’s typical dietary habits, finding additional sources of
Omega—3s is more important than ever. To help offset that negative
dietary trend, Mila ® contains the perfect ratio of 3:1 (3 Omega—3s
to 1 Omega—6), all of which makes Mila essential for maintaining a
healthy heart.
Mila has a vasodilatory effect by increasing the size of the arteries and
can play a role in lowering blood pressure.
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Mila® is so nutrient-dense that the equivalent nutrients can only be acquired by consuming an amount of food that represents approximately 6 times the calories of Mila. For example, consuming 3 oz. of Mila results in about 6 times fewer calories from the best combined sources of the same nutrient. In addition, Mila’s exceptionally high level of Tryptophan (an amino acid that suppresses appetite) may relieve hunger pangs. Mila can easily be used in formulating meal replacements.
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Salvia hispanica L.’s nutrient-dense qualities and Omega-3 content has been shown to
assist in the management of proper blood sugar levels.
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Mila® is also a hydrophilic colloid (a mixture of particles which absorb a certain quantity of the fluid in which they are suspended). This important property aids in the digestion of food and helps control excess acids associated with indigestion, heartburn, and sour stomach. Mila’s unique soluble fiber content combined with its hydrophilic colloidal properties make a gel in the stomach that creates a physical barrier “lining” the stomach.
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Mila® has a vasodilatory effect by increasing the size of the arteries and can play a role in lowering blood pressure.
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Breast Health
Preliminary research at the University of California, Los Angeles suggests that Omega-3s may help maintain healthy breast tissue.
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Per serving, Mila® contains six times more calcium than milk. Mila is also a rich source of other essential minerals like phosphorous, magnesium, and iron, all of which aid in the absorption and utilization of calcium by the body.
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Numerous studies show that diets high in Omega-3s and fiber may help maintain a healthy prostate. Mila®, with its high Omega-3 and fiber content, is an easy and simple way to include these necessary nutritional benefits into your daily diet.
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The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that Omega-3s are very important in nourishing the developing brain of a baby and maintaining the mental health of the mother. Mila® also contains essential amino acids, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals, including folate (folic acid), all of which are extremely important in fetal development.
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Mila®, with its high Omega—3 content, may enhance and balance hormones. Mila may also help reduce hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause and as well as help maintain a positive mental outlook.

Statements made in this publication have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Mila is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. As with any weight management, supplementation program or lifestyle change, consult your healthcare provider before beginning any regimen, particularly if you have any known health concerns.

I put chia seeds in my fuel all the time and it works great. If you go here, you can see that it’s a good fuel for long distance - http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3061/2

Mila is ground up, so it doesn’t get stuck in the bottle nozzle as much. I’m definitely a fan.

Thanks for the input. So do you drink this somehow in your bottles during the ride as well as before or after? The nutrients look amazing…might be better than taking a daily vitamin pack even. Is there anything specifically you like about it (like what you feel or anything)? I’m going to probably try a bag, it’s not cheap, but again, compared to my monthly vitamins, it’s about the same price and it’s natural (and it’s a food, not chemistry). Thanks again for any info you can offer!

After reading “Born to Run,” I was gonna rush out and buy chia seeds. When I got to the store, I opted for two 6 packs of a local brew. That stuff is awesome post workout :wink:

Well I’m not saying THAT won’t still happen…maybe Mila IN my brew! So funny…

I’ve been sprinkling chia seeds on plenty of stuff, even putting some in coffee. It goes fine with just about anything. I was covering the Silicon Valley Long Course triathlon for the podcast and bumped into Kim, who’s a Mila vendor. When I saw that it was ground up and they picked the better seeds, I was stoked.

I eat really healthy, so it’s hard to tell if they make me feel better. It’s just an obvious choice when you look at that nutrition page. That site ranks every kind of food you can imagine, so I always run stuff through it before I eat lots of it. Chia seeds are awesome for you, no doubt.

I’ve got some snakeoil and a bridge for you to buy
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mila is just chia seeds. They say they are better because they are ground up. Save yourself some $$ and buy chia seeds bulk from Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/CHIA-SUPER-SALE-One-Pound/dp/B001A7D0YU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344275856&sr=8-1&keywords=chia

I buy the 6 lb bag for even more savings. Last about 6 months. So much cheaper than Mila (which my neighbor sells)

I read up on Mila a bit and it is not only chia, but all the different types/strains of it, so I guess each chia gives certain nutritional things. Are most chia seeds just one strain when you buy them or a mix? Either way, I’ll look into that some.