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Finally, a Family-Focused Sports Drink…Drink Chia!

When it comes to the vast majority of sports drinks on the market today, perception is quite different from reality. Sure, their multi-million dollar ad campaigns featuring über-fit athletes paint the picture of health, but the fact of the matter is, there’s alot of marketing trickery at play. It turns out, that neon-purple concoction might not be all it’s cracked up to be!

Excessive sugar, caffeine, artificial chemicals, and dyes are just some of the evils lurking within many of those sporty bottles. As if that’s not bad enough, a recent Huffington Post article sheds light on one of the less thought-about health risks that common sports drinks pose – tooth decay.

Sugary sports drinks have fast-acting, irreversible, damaging effects on your child’s teeth. The study in Dentistry Digest tested several leading brands of sports drinks and concluded that significant damage to tooth enamel can occur in just five days!

It’s time to ask—is there a healthy alternative out there? Is there a sports drink that isn’t full of empty promises (and sugar)? Isn’t there something other than water that I can actually feel good about giving my children?

Well, it turns out there is – and it’s called Drink Chia ! The omega-3 superfood drink tastes delicious and works with you to keep your children healthy and safe.

Drink Chia! is infused with organic chia seeds, a superfood rich in omega-3 fatty acids that naturally maintains hydration. The drink is free of stimulants and contains only 4 grams of sugar, and here’s the bonus—no other drink offers the same dose of vitamins, antioxidants and omega-3 found in just one, 8oz bottle of Drink Chia.

Chandra Davis, Drink Chia co-founder and marathon-running mom of two, developed a family gem—serendipitously. She originally set out to create a healthy sports drink for her fellow runners and discovered an unexpected benefit.

“When I was developing our recipe from homemade concoctions in my kitchen, I focused on enhancing my performance as an athlete,” said Davis. “When my sons started to ask me for it, I realized we had developed something our whole family could benefit from.”

Apart from being healthy, it’s also practical. The small packaging is ideal not only for packing in lunch boxes and backpacks, it’s also a realistic serving. Davis said, “The giant bottles that leading brands sell are sugar-saturated, oversized portions. It’s no wonder they contribute to tooth decay. Our recipe only calls for 4 grams of sugar per serving and that’s all the sweetness you need!”

Drink Chia! is an easy way to get your kids the nutrition they need without the harmful effects of excessive sugar. So, kick the common sports drink to the curb and make Drink Chia! the smart decision for your family.

Drink Chia! is available in finer health food stores, on Amazon.com, and various other websites. Visit their website for more information or for purchasing options. You can also follow Drink Chia! on Facebook.

SPECIAL: If you order from any of the listed online retailers and put SPN at the end of your name at checkout, Drink Chia! will see this and will reward you with a free case of Drink Chia! in addition to your order! That’s a $35 gift to you! Awesome!!!

Edit: The free case is just added at the time of fulfillment and won’t show up on your invoice. However, if you order from Amazon, you will need to notify Drink Chia (info@drinkchia.com) and include your order confirmation number so they know to send you a free case.

When I was in early labor with Layah (all 3 times, because yeah, I went into labor 3 different times before she was actually born!), I stayed at home for the early part (only went to the hospital the final time, actually). There were many reasons why I wanted to do early labor at home, including the fact that I wanted to be able to eat and drink.

That probably sounds like a silly reason for staying at the house, but being able to stay hydrated and get the energy my body really NEEDS during labor is important. And once you go to the hospital, NO MORE FOOD. And for most hospitals, only ice chips are allowed! Given the fact that my labor with Darah was 19 hours long, I wasn’t interested in being starving in addition to being exhausted from labor.

And I had a carefully selected drink in my refrigerator to help give me a major energy boost. This drink is not specifically designed for women in labor, by any means, but it’s definitely useful for when you are about to do the hardest work of your life!It’s called CHIA\VIE, and it is an all natural blend of chia seeds and fruit. Chia seeds are relatively new to me, but since discovering them, I’ve learned that they are one of the greatest superfoods in the entire world. The CHIA\VIE bottles state that a handful of chia seeds used to sustain Aztec warriors for an entire day. Woah!

Each drink has 2 servings of fruit and no sugar added. It also doesn’t require refrigeration. This was great, as it enabled me to take the drink with me to the hospital (why yes, I did sneak in a drink for myself!). I found the taste to be quite pleasant, and I’m certain that this drink helped me have the energy I needed to sustain the 24 hour labor. Yeah, you read that right…24 hours! So much for the idea that your second delivery will be much quicker than your first!

Each drink also has 2000 mg of Omega 3, as well as 600 mg of Omega 6 and 88 mg of Omega 9. If you are currently breastfeeding, know that the boost of Omega-3s in your system is a wonderful thing for you and your baby, as it promotes brain and heart health for both of you! Even if you aren’t currently pregnant or breastfeeding, if you are a mother than you are a warrior woman in your day-to-day life, of that I am certain! I love the idea of turning to the food source that warriors used to help sustain you!

Go to the CHIA\VIE website to find your nearest retailer!

Disclosure: I received complimentary products for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.