It is high in nutrients and boosts your energy. It is a nutritional powerhouse.
If you consume chia seed every day, your body will gain incredible benefits. Chia seed contains fibers, protein, omega 3 fatty acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus etc.
Benefits
- Slow down the aging process: It is loaded with Anti-oxidants that fights with free radicals that causes cell damage & deteriorate skin tissues. Free radicals also cause heart disease cognitive decline & certain types of cancer. If you consume chia seed on regular basis in your breakfast it helps to fight with free radical.
- Promotes weight loss: chia seed make you feel satiated & naturally prevent overeating in a day. Two tablespoons of chia seeds can give you 30 – 40 % of the fiber required for the day. As it is full of fibers. If you consume lemon water with chia seed in the morning are excellent for weight loss. This can burn the calories.
- Good for heart: Quercetin is a beneficial antioxidant in chia seed can help fight heart disease. Chia seeds are high in fibre & omega 3 fatty acid which can help to lower the bad cholesterol & high blood pressure. By reducing these two lifestyle diseases we can reduce the risk of heart related diseases.
- It improves bone strength: Chia seeds are calcium rich food. Calcium we know it makes our strong. It is very useful for optimal muscle & for nerve functioning. It also has magnesium & phosphorus which are vital for bone health.
- It may reduce spikes in blood sugar: chia seed slows down the rate at which the body releases glucose. It Lowers the blood sugar after consuming carbohydrates in morning breakfast.
- It improves brain function & reduces the inflammation.
- It is good plant-based protein. It contains all 9 essential amino acid.
- If you consume chia seed on regular basis it helps to maintain hydration by absorbing it & forming a gel.
- It improves our digestion.
- It also improves our immunity.
How you can consume chia seed?
- You can make chia pudding with milk or plant-based milk (with or without fruit). Simply you have to soak the chia seed in milk which you prefer & refrigerate it overnight or 6 – 7 hours. After that you can mix fruit of your choice.
- You can add chia seed in smoothies.
- You can mix chia seed in your oatmeal or yogurt.
- You can add chia seeds in your salad, cakes etc.
- You can add chia seed in your lemon water.