There are plenty of reason to eat chia, here are a few: 1. Chia is gluten free 2. It is super high in dietary fibre, making it great for digestion and healing digestion issues. 3. It contains 20% Omega 3 ALA, making it a super food for the brain and heart. Chia has eight times more Omega 3 than salmon! 4. It boasts 20% protein 5. The protein is a complete protein with all 8 essential amino acids 6. It is high in antioxidants (It has a four times higher ORAC value than blueberries) 7. Chia contains five times more calcium than milk 8. Chia contains seven times more vitamin C than oranges 9. It contains three times more iron than spinach 10. It contains twice the potassium content of banana 11. It is food for healthy skin, hair and nails 12. It has a positive impact balancing blood glucose levels (making it awesome for diabetics) 13. Chia makes a great egg replacement. Just combine with water to form a gel, and add it to recipes that call for egg. HOW MUCH CHIA SHOULD WE EAT? 15g(one tablespoon) of chia is a good amount to consume each day. Be sure to drink plenty of water as chia is very high in fiber. HOW CAN WE EAT IT? + Sprinkle it raw onto almost any food + Add it to breakfast cereals, salads and soups, smoothies + Add it to bread and muffin recipes + Mix with water or coconut water to form a thick gel How do you have yours?
Posted on: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 00:40:15 +0000
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