The good thing about chia seeds, in addition to all their beneficial properties for health, is how easy they adapt to almost any recipe: in yogurt with fruit, in smoothie, in salad, in a wok with vegetables, etc.
They contain a high content of healthy oils, as well as other key nutrients for the body: antioxidants, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and fiber. They are a complete food.
A food supplement that is consumed worldwide.
- 700% more Omega-3 than Atlantic salmon
- 100% more fiber than any cereal in leaves
- 800% more phosphorus than whole milk
- 500% more assimilable calcium than milk
- 1400% more magnesium than broccoli
- 100% more potassium than bananas
- 200% more iron than spinach
- 300% more selenium than flax
- It has a satiating effect
- It has more antioxidants than blueberries
- Provides all essential amino acids
- It is the vegetable with the highest Omega-3 content
- The amount of advantages of taking them are listed in this list below, they are many and varied, just take a look so that it is very clear what is worth including them in our diet
Advantages of Chia seeds
- Chia is the largest vegetable source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
- They contain antioxidants, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and fiber.
- They provide very important proteins for vegetarian people.
- Chia seed does not contain gluten.
- They can be consumed alone or incorporated into other foods.
- It is a product of plant origin.
- They have no taste or smell.
- Provides energy to those who consume them.
- Help control cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
- They facilitate digestion, improve intestinal transit.
- They have satiating effect. They help control appetite.
- Collaborate in maintaining good cardiovascular health.
- They help improve the health of the nervous and immune system.
- Promote muscle development and tissue regeneration.
- They improve brain activity and help in emotional problems.
- Help control sugar levels. It provides benefits for diabetics.
- They have a low sodium content.
- They can be consumed by people of all ages.
How to consume them
To consume the seeds of Chia you have to follow some very simple steps:
- Two to four tablespoons of seeds are placed in a glass of water, juice or other beverage.
- They are removed with a teaspoon so that they come into contact with the liquid and leave between 15 and 30 minutes.
- Due to the soluble fiber contained in the seed and also due to its liquid absorption capacity, a gel will be formed which will be taken together with the seeds after the waiting time.
- When mixed with water, and leave them for 15 or 30 minutes, the glass will appear to contain no seeds with water, but an almost solid jelly. This reaction generated by the gel is due to the soluble fiber present in Chia.
Further…
Chia seed can also be consumed with milk, vegetable milks, yogurt, salads, fruits, sauces, soups, creams, vegetables, etc. It can also be incorporated, both whole and ground, into breads, cookies, energy bars or pastries.
To consider:
- They have no taste or smell. To make the most of its nutrients it is better to consume it ground.
- It can be taken at any time of the day, better before meals.
- A consumption between 10 and 25 grams of Chia seeds per day is recommended.
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