Are you thinking of going on a diet or adopting healthy food habits?
Make chia seeds your best friend.
Every problem has in it the seeds of its solution. If you don’t have any problems, you don’t get any seeds. – Norman Vincent Peale
Chia seeds, enriched with nutrients and fibres, are a blessing to humanity.
Native to Central America, chia seeds have been a staple in the Aztec and Mayan diet for centuries.
Nutritionists consider them as a superfood. Besides being rich in essential fatty acids, chia seeds also provide minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, niacin, zinc, and phosphorus. It contains nearly 5 grams of omega-three fatty acids per serving. One serving of chia seeds would provide about 28 grams of manganese,28 grams of protein, and 27% of the daily value of phosphorus. We also need the fatty acids to absorb fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A, D, E, and K.
Several studies show that including chia seeds in your diet improves heart diseases byreducing cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. Chia seeds prevent hypertension, maintain a healthy weight, and helps in the regeneration of tissue.
Here are a few excellent effects of chia seeds:-
1. Reduce Acne:
These seeds have anti-inflammatory effects, which restore the skin’s moisture, reduce skin redness and prevent acne.
2 . Digestive health:
The swelling actions of chia seeds aid in cleansing and soothe the colon, strengthening the peristaltic motion.
3. Natural Serum:
Chia seed oil can also be a great alternative to your chemical-laden serum. Pour three drops on your hand and apply them lightly on the skin.
4. Prevent the signs of ageing:
Chia seed oil has high levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients.
5. Heart health:
The essential fatty acids in chia seeds improve good cholesterol, which improves heart health, preventing diseases and strokes. It helps in regulating blood pressure.
6. Blood sugar levels:
It reduces insulin resistance and reduces the high levels of insulin in the blood.
7. Energy:
One tablespoon of chia seeds gives energy for almost a day. It also aids athletes in performing better for a more extended period.
8. Anti-Inflammatory Properties:
The omega-three fatty acids convert into prostaglandins, providing pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects.
9. Weight Loss:
It adds bulk to the food without adding any extra calories.
10. Antioxidants:
They are an excellent source of antioxidants. It contains 20% more antioxidants than blueberries.
11. Brain Power:
Chia seeds can help to improve brain function.
12. Bone health:
A single serving of chia seeds provides approximately 18% of the daily recommended value of calcium.
Since they do not have any specific taste, we can add them to our daily food supplement.
Here are a few delicious ways to include in your daily diet:-
• Chia pudding
• Chia Jam
• Granola bars
• Juices
• Oatmeal
• Smoothie
• Salads
• Sauces
