- Chia seeds are a rich source of Healthy Fats, Dietary Fiber, High Quality Protein, and Several Minerals
- Chia Seeds Deliver a Massive Amount of Nutrients with Very Few Calories
- Chia Seeds Are Loaded with Antioxidants
- The High Fiber and Protein Content in Chia Seeds May Help You Lose Weight
- Chia Seeds Are High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Chia Seeds May Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease and Reduce Blood Sugar Levels
- Chia Seeds Are Easy to Incorporate Into Your Diet
How to eat Chia Seeds:
- You may add Chia seeds straight to products that have liquid, like juice or yogurt. We suggest making chia gel. You can make chia gel by stirring 1/3 cup of chia seeds into 2 cups warm water and letting the mixture thicken. The longer the gel sits, the thicker it gets. Chia seeds may also be ground.
- Smoothies: A tablespoon or less of chia seeds or chia gel is all you need to add texture and nutrients to your fruit and veggie smoothies. This decadent chocolate almond chia seed smoothie is surprisingly healthy.
- Salad Dressings: Chia seeds blend well with salad dressing ingredients such as olive oil, vinegars, honey, and lemon juice. Add about a tablespoon of seeds to almost any salad dressing recipe. The more seeds you add, the thicker the dressing. Avoid the artificial ingredients and MSG found in many salad dressings by making this chia seed vinaigrette. It combines chia seeds with honey, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
- Baked Goods: Add Chia Gel to baked goods. Chia gel helps keep baked goods moist and may be used in place of eggs or as a thickener. You may also top muffins or quick bread with chia seeds before baking.
- Granola, Protein Bars, or Energy Bars: Chia seeds give homemade granola, energy, or protein bars a fiber boost.
- Chia Drinks: Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of chia seeds to 2 cups of water or coconut water and 1 cup of fruit juice or pureed fresh fruit. Let the mixture sit until thickened, and stir before drinking. Chia Fresca, also known as “Mexican lemonade,” is a refreshing way to use chia seeds. This natural energy drink contains water or coconut water, lemon or lime juice, chia seeds, and sweetener.
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