Chia seeds

Chia seeds

Chia seeds come from the desert plant called Salvia hispanica, which grows in southern Mexico and Bolivia. It was a major component of the diet of the Aztecs and Mayans. They used to chiata potpomagane of blood flow, joint pain and skin diseases.

Chia seeds are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, even exceeding that amount from the seeds of flax. Contain more fiber (25 grams of. - 6.9 grams are fiber), calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zelyazo, zinc and others. Another advantage of chiata is that placed in water for 30 minutes - extraction in a gel form. Studies presume that the same reaction takes place in the stomach and slows the digestive enzymes and their action to convert carbohydrates into sugar.

Chia seeds can be mixed in water with lemon or lime juice and sugar to get a drink 'chia fresco' - as it is known in Mexico and Central America. Can be cooked with oatmeal, salads, bread or even be taken raw. Chiata also suitable for babies and toddlers.

In Europe chiata is still unknown, but because of the rich ingredients and multilateral or application it is more widely used in households, restaurants and vegetarians.

Origin: Bolivia

What contains CHIA?
* 2 times more protein from all other cultures
* 5 times more calcium than the animal's milk, plus a boron content, which helps to convert calcium into bone structure
* 2 times more potassium than bananas levels
* 3 times more antioxidants than black currants
* 3 times more iron than in spinach
* Large amounts of Omega-3 and Omega-6

Antioxidants. One advantage of chia is that because of the high levels of antioxidants, the seeds can survive much longer, whereas flax, for example, seeds become rancid quickly. Chia seeds can easily be stored in dry form in 4-5 years without changing the quality and nutritional values. Could easily replace flax in your recipes with chia.

Favorite food of dieters. Chia is known as the favorite food of dieters because it added to the dishes, it swells and fill up your stomach easily, replacing the calories and fat without changing the taste of the dishes. Even if you're on a diet, you will reduce calories in half if foods were fortified with Chia.

What are the advantages of consuming Chia?

* Loaded with energy and power
* Increases the body's resistance
* Normalizes blood sugar levels
* Helps downloading extra pounds (achieving optimal for body weight)
* Improves gastrointestinal

Absorption of sugar. It has been shown that the influence of chia seed absorption of sugar consumed in the body. Chia gel formed by contact with the fluids of the seed acts as a physical barrier between the carbohydrates and enzymes of the digestive system. This in turn slows the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar. Energy from digested food regulation that ensures sustainability. Zaharopoglashtane This is a big plus for diabetics.

Intestinal broom. Chia seeds swell in contact with liquid, then passing through the gastrointestinal tract act as "magic broom", cleaning the walls of old accumulated waste. Many people use magic seeds to regulate the urinary system.

Gluten Free! Seed protein contains no gluten. This makes it an ideal snack for anyone with gluten sensitivity increased as well as others who wish to replace gluten seeds (wheat, barley, rye and oats).

Rapid tissue regeneration. Chia seeds facilitate rapid production of tissue due to the high nutritional value and ease of assimilation. Successfully helps in cases of injuries (internal and external wounds). In pregnant and breastfeeding women, and in people with increased physical activity, chia seeds promote rapid recovery and building of new cells in the tissues.

How to eat CHIA? These supersemena can be used in any recipe - sweet, salty, spicy and sour. I most often add to a fresh salad! Besides being very useful and are delicious.

Nutritional value per 100g
Energy 400kcal
Fat 31g
- of which saturated fatty acids 3.1g
Carbohydrates 2g
- of which sugars 0.1g
Protein 20g
Salt (NaCl) 0mg

Origin: Paraguay