INTRODUCTION
What is Chia Seed?
Where does it come from? Why do we need to include chia seed in our diet? Let
me quench your thirst for answers by answering those questions.
Chia seeds come from
the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family. Its
origin is believed to be in Central America where the seed was a staple in the
ancient Aztec diet. The seeds of a related plant, Salvia columbariae (golden
chia), were used primarily by Native Americans in the south western United
States.
Chia seeds have
recently gained attention as an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acid. Other
than that, They are an excellent source of fiber at 10 grams per ounce (about 2
tablespoons) and contain lots of protein and minerals including iron, calcium,
magnesium and zinc.
BENEFITS
1) Improve Skin and Aging
2) Improve Digestive
Health
3) Improve Heart Health
4) Help Treat Diabetes
5) Boost Energy and
Metabolism
6) Stronger Bones
7) Build Muscle and Lose Weight
8) Fight Breast and
Cervical Cancer
9) Improve Dental
Health
WAYS TO PREPARE
1)
Raw vs Soaking: It won’t hurt to eat them straight,
but if you soak them, then you “sprout” them, which releases the “enzyme
inhibitors” that are used to protect the seed. This makes it much
easier to digest and your body can then access the dense nutrients inside the
seeds. I personally prefer soaking them in plain water (half tsp of chia seeds
+ 250 ml water) and wait a while for it to sprout then just drink in. As simple
as that.
2)
Ground: Another option is to grind chia seeds in a coffee grinder
or Vitamix to break down the hard outer shells before eating them. When
pulverized, chia seed flour can be used in most gluten-free recipes like
pancakes, muffins, breads and even pastas. When grinding omega-3-rich seeds,
however, it’s important to store them in a sealed, glass container in your
refrigerator or freezer.
3)
Whole: You can eat them whole and
still get their “energy-packed” punch. You can even just eat a spoonful
straight, but beware as they do tend to stick in your teeth. I wouldn't
recommend this because sometimes it could stick to your throat when you tend to
swallow it.
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Reference:
I myself am including
chia seeds in my everyday diet. I took it twice a day (afternoon and night
before sleep). You can eat chia seeds whenever you want. As far as I know there
are no strict consuming time. Feel free to try it because what I can share with
you through my experience with chia seeds is that I don't have anymore
constipation problems and it lessen my appetite so I don't feel like eating all
the time but remember to never skip a meal. Eating is still important but
always eat a balance and healthy diet. Feel free to try it 😎
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