Chia seeds: Benefits and recipes

Chia Seeds : Uses and recipes 

Definitely one of the super foods you must have come across your reading. owning several macro and micro nutrients these tiny seeds are a whole supply of nutrition.

The Nutritional value for two tablespoon servings of chia seeds include the following 

✓Protein ................................................... 4.7 grams

✓Omega 3 ................................................. 5.1 grams

✓Carbohydrates .................................... 11.9 grams

✓Calcium.................................................. 179 milligrams

Though along with these there are a lot of micronutrients which includes iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, folates, vitamin B complex, vitamin A etc.

I'll now list you the Benefits of chia seeds.

1) Excellent source of protein
     A high protein diet along with many essential amino acids helps in weight loss as it drastically reduces appetite and food cravings.

2) Good source of fibre
   Contains nearly 5 grams of fibre per tablespoon which is sufficient amount for effective functioning of digestive system and further promote weight loss.

3) Control of heart diseases and cholesterol
     It lowers blood pressure and reduces LDL and VLDL or bad cholesterol in the body.

4) Reduces blood sugar levels
      Health reports show that chia seeds may lower the rise in high blood sugar effectively in type two diabetes.

5) Treatment of arthritis and inflammation
      As it helps to boost immune system it has some benefits for joint pain and bone health.

6) Rich source of antioxidants
     High antioxidant content fights the production of free radicals in the body which lead to diseases like cancer.

7)  Detoxification
        Get rid of toxins produced in the body, hyperacidity, digestion problem. Cleanses the colon.

8) Healthy skin Hair and Nails
      Promotes a healthy skin texture and thick and strong hair with again strong nail structure.

So that was a small listing of benefits and uses of chia seeds and now we will be heading to some quick and fast recipes of chia seeds.

Quick and fast recipes of chia seeds

1) Just add to the following dishes as a topping

• Water or Coconut water ( 1 litre water add five tablespoons and soak and have at regular intervals)
• Smoothies ( just 1 tablespoon on each glass )
• Salads
• Oatmeal
• Yogurt
• Fruit and vegetable juices
• Muffins
• Ice cream .                                 
• Jam
• Pizza base
• Tea
• Gravy 

2) Baking option
      If your making pancakes, waffles, biscuits, muffins, granola add a few tablespoons of chia seeds and go ahead with the baking. Also you can try chia in Cakes and bread.

3) protein bars 
      Along with other seeds and nuts such as flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, cashew nuts, almonds, etc add chia seeds road them on low flame and bind together with honey or dates paste.