Greetings!
Lately I have
been finding a lot of recipes with chia seeds in them, so I really wanted to do
some research and figure out exactly what the health benefits of this mysterious
little seeds. Here is what I pleasantly discovered.
Chia Seeds come
from a flowering plant in the mint family that's native to Mexico and
Guatemala, and history suggests it was a very important food crop for the
Aztecs.
Chia seeds have omega-3 fatty acids they are one of the richest
plant based sources of this.
10 grams of fiber in 2 tablespoons this is 1/3 of your daily
intake of fiber.
They are rich with antioxidants.
Chia seeds are a HUGE source of protein.
When mixed with liquids Chia has a higher concentration of satiety.
They are gluten free so they truly are the perfect food.
Chia can actually be used as an egg replacer. Because when
mixed with liquids they gel. To do this mix 1 tablespoon of chia seeds to 3 tablespoons of water and then
left set for 15 minutes creates the perfect egg replacer.
Chia seeds can really help in regulating insulin levels.
With 27 percent
of your daily value for phosphorus chia seeds also helps you maintain healthy
bones and teeth. Phosphorus is also used by the body to synthesize protein for
cell and tissue growth and repair.
Hope this helps
and interests you!
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Thank you. I had no idea!! Appreciate the information. Have a great day lym
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