Dr. Ritamarie's Omega‐3 Rich Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

* 3/8 cup chia seeds (5 Tablespoons), equivalent to (2 oz)

* 1 cup finely shredded dried coconut (3 oz)

* 3 1/2 teaspoons hemp seeds (1 oz)

* 2 tablespoons flax seed, measured then ground (1 oz)

* 2 1/2 cups water

* 1 tablespoon cinnamon

* 2 cups finely chopped green apple

* Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Place chia, flax, hemp, and coconut in a bowl.

2. Cover with water and let sit for 15 minutes to thicken.

3. Add the cinnamon, salt, and chopped apple.

4. Stir well. If too thick, you can thin with water or nut or seed milk (choose low omega‐6 nuts or seeds).

5. Add extra cinnamon or other spices to taste... vanilla, cardamom, or anything you like.

Variations: Top with goji berries, cacao nibs, raisins, pomegranate powder, or other things you like, keeping in mind your glycemic load if blood sugar is an issue for you.