I just read the book ‘Born to Run’ by Christopher McDougall where he documents his experiences with ultra-running (distances between 50 and several hundred miles!) with the Tarahumaura Indians in the Copper Canyon area of Mexico (the Mexican Outback).
In the book, he describes a drink called Iskiate, which is made from Chia seeds (yes, the same seeds in Chia Pets) dissolved with sugar and a squirt of lime. Apparently, it instantly makes you feel better (like a cure for hangovers, lack of sleep, general fatigue). Furthermore, the seeds are chock full o’ nutritional values ( omegas-3s, omega-6s, protein, calcium, iron, zinc, fiber and antioxidants). He states ‘In terms of nutritional content, a tablespoon of chia is like a smoothie make from salmon, spinach and human growth hormone.’ He goes on to say, ‘It goes down like fruit punch with a nice limey tang.’ I haven’t tried it yet, but I plan to. 😀
McDougall drank Iskiate himself and raved (pun intended) about its ‘magical’ effects. He didn’t, however, claim it to be a psychedelic or hallucinogenic drug. Just a wonderful pick-me-up!
Namaste,
Gaian
