You might have come across this wonder through talks of diet in social media, your superfluous TV series or the always present health books but just ignored it because you’re one skeptical eater.
You have decided to dive onto diets that restricted you from eating those sumptuous honey-glazed ribs and muffins, made eating a mortal sin from 6PM onwards and introduced you to slimy, very green juices that tasted like death but in a paradoxically healthy reason.
Dieting and eating healthily is such a two-bladed sword for they say that one must compromise the enjoyment of eating so as to follow the table of the right food to eat.
Chia seeds had been a circulating word of mouth for the last couple of years for the wonders that it possess for weight reduction and human metabolism. Salvia Hispanica, or more commonly known as chia, is a flowering plant under the mint family.
This is considered as a superfood for all its benefits and importance as a food crop that promises results for health and wellness. Chia seeds are widely grown on in places like Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina and Mexico.
Chia seeds are a rich source (>20% of the Daily value, DV) of the B vitamins thiamine and niacin, and are a rich source of the dietary minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc.
Chia seeds are also a good source (10-19% DV) of the B vitamins, riboflavin and folate. Chia seeds may be added to other foods as a topping or put into smoothies, breakfast cereals, energy bars, granola bars, yogurt, tortillas, bread, made into a gelatin-like substance or consumed raw.
The gel can be used to replace as much as 25% of egg content and oil in cakes while providing other nutrients. (www.wikipedia.org/chia)
HEALTH BENEFITS
Chia seeds might be small in size but these are packed with nutrients you can’t even fit in on a basic fitness pill.
One ounce (28 grams) of these supersede contains Fiber, Protein, Fat (mostly Omega 3s), Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium and Phosphorus. You might also have tails of Zinc, Niacin, Potassium, Thiamine and Vitamin B2.
To add to the amazing list of nutrients found on chia seeds, these are grown organically and naturally free of gluten.
Many health experts believe that chia seeds can help with weight loss. The fiber absorbs large amounts of water and expands in the stomach, which should increase fullness and slow the absorption of food.
There have been several studies on glucomannan, a fiber that works in a similar way, showing that it can lead to weight loss. Then the protein in chia seeds could help to reduce appetite and food intake. (www.authoritynutrition.com)
Other health benefits that Chia seeds stashed on its belt are the presence of Omega 3s Acid, lowers risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, high-quality protein for reducing cravings and appetite, alternate sources of calcium for bone recovery and studies had been on the works to replace sports drinks with this wonder seed.
With its’ nutritional value, it had been a question on Chia seeds’ compatibility in being combined to everyday food as a part of a healthy regimen.
Most dietitians suggest mixing chia seeds as it is to cereals, yogurts and as a topper to vegetable and rice dishes. These seeds can also be quickly incorporated with water as a natural drink.
Recommended servings of Chia seeds should be 20 grams or 1.5 tablespoons every day for optimum health effect.
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