LATEST GREAT FINDS • GREAT DEALS in Costa Rica!! - CHIA SEEDS (250gr in a re-sealable bag for just 2,200-c) • ALL NATURAL - DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR (32 oz • 600-c) • CORNED BEEF HASH (1,300-c) • a BUNCH of Brand NEW American products - Vitamins, Beauty Products, Whey Protein, Gourmet Coffees, Syrups+ in Hazelnut & Pumpkin & LOTS MORE!!

I'm starting a section on my blog of some of the

LATEST GREAT FINDS
(especially things ExPats might be missing•craving) and
GREAT DEALS
you and I find around Costa Rica.

If YOU find some great deals, hard to find things us ExPats may be craving - send me the DETAILS (& ideally with a picture [info on where below])

CHIA SEEDS

by Chia Life

SIZE:

250gr in a resealable bag

PRICE:  

2,200-c

(the bag on your right is a more typical size found in Costa Rica and as you see - LOTS smaller and I paid 2,000-c for it)

WHERE FOUND:

Pequeño Mundo in Escazu by Mas x Menos
(find other locations of Pequeno Mundos on the post I did on them at:
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/08/PequenoMundoCR.html

WHEN FOUND:
Thursday - August 7, 2014 at 6:45pm
(STILL at Pequeno Mundo next to Mas x Menos as of March 1, 2015 but I think they were a bit more)

WHAT IS CHIA GOOD FOR?? 
 Chia Seeds is considered a SUPERFOOD or MIRACLE FOOD that delivers a Massive Amount of Nutrients With Very Few Calories
•  Protein - Chia seeds also make a great source of protein for vegetarians and don't have any cholesterol. One 28-gram serving of these super seeds has 4.4 grams of protein, nearly 10% of the daily value.

•   Fight Belly Fat Chia's stabilizing effect on blood sugar also fights insulin resistance which can be tied to an increase in belly fat, according to Live Strong. This type of resistance can also be harmful for your overall health.
•  Omega-3 Chia seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, with nearly five grams in a one-ounce serving. These fats are important for brain health.
 •  Improve Heart Health According to the Cleveland Clinic, chia seeds have been shown to improve blood pressure in diabetics, and may also increase healthy cholesterol while lowering total, LDL, and triglyceride cholesterol. All good news for your ticker!
•  Chia is being studied as a potential natural treatment for type-2 diabetes because of its ability to slow down digestion. The gelatinous coating chia seeds develops when exposed to liquids-can also prevent blood sugar spikes.
•  Just a 28-gram or one-ounce serving of chia has 11 grams of dietary fibre — about a third of the recommended daily intake for adults. 

•  Stronger Teeth And Bones  -  A serving of chia seeds has 18% of the recommended daily intake for calcium, which puts your well on your way to maintaining bone and oral health, and preventing osteoporosis.

•  Manganese isn't a well-known nutrient, but it's important for our health: it's good for your bones and helps your body use other essential nutrients like biotin and thiamin. One serving of chia seeds, or 28 grams, has 30% of your recommended intake of this mineral.

•  Phosphorus - With 27% of your daily value for phosphorus, chia seeds also helps you maintain healthy bones and teeth. Phosphorus is also used by the body to synthesize protein for cell and tissue growth and repair. 

•  Get Full. Faster.  Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is also found in chia seeds. While tryptophan is responsible for that strong urge to nap after a big Thanksgiving dinner for example, it also helps regulate appetite, sleep and improve mood.
(from huffingtonpost.ca/2013/06/03/chia-seed-benefits-_n_3379831.html)

authoritynutrition.com/11-proven-health-benefits-of-chia-seeds

huffingtonpost.ca/2013/06/03/chia-seed-benefits-_n_3379831.html

WHAT YOU CAN MAKE WITH CHIA:
Here are 31 recipes:
Buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/healthy-and-delicious-chia-seed-recipes#3n76otp

(I'm running back to get some more!!)

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OMGoddess!!!  I JUST realized the Vinegar I bought last night was
ALL NATURAL
DISTILLED White VINEGAR!!
5% acidity
SIZE:  32 oz • 1 quart • 941mL

PRICE:
600-colones!!!!!!!!!

They also had the Old Dutch CIDER VINEGAR for 900-colones
(still at Pequeño Mundo in Escazu by Mas x Menos as of September 8)

Most of the vinegar I've seen in Costa Rica has been synthetic!!  I'm DEFINITELY going to get me some more of this!!

WHERE FOUND:
Pequeño Mundo in Escazu by Mas x Menos
(find other locations of Pequeno Mundos on the post I did on them at:
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/08/PequenoMundoCR.html

WHEN FOUND:
Thursday - August 7, 2014 at 6:45pm

UPDATE:  They were OUT of the Distilled White Vinegar at the Pequeño Mundo in Escazu by Mas x Menos as of September 8 - BUT they said they had them at the Guichepelin location still.

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Got a craving for 

CORNED BEEF HASH?

PRICE:
1,300-c

WHERE FOUND:
Pequeño Mundo in Escazu by Mas x Menos

WHEN:
Thursday - August 7, 2014 at 6:45pm


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What have you found that's not easy to find or you've never seen it in Costa Rica??
Any REALLY GOOD DEALS•SALES??

Email me (IDEALLY with a picture!!) the DETAILS:

ITEM:
DETAILS ON THE ITEM (size or comments):
PRICE:
WHERE FOUND (ultimately with directions):
WHEN FOUND:

SEND TO:
LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com


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