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Sanovita Chia Seeds

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Chia seeds are small, gray-black or beige in color (there are 2 known varieties, hence the color differences), oval and flat and come from a plant, Salvia hispanica, from the mint family, extremely common in some parts of Central Europe and South America, especially Mexico and Guatemala, where the dry soil is suitable for cultivation.

Their origin is ancient, as the origin of the word, which we talked about earlier, shows, they being a staple food for the ancient Aztec and Mayan peoples. The taste of chia seeds is quite mild, similar to nuts or hazelnuts and, unlike flax seeds, they can also be consumed whole, without the need to crush them before consumption. Also unlike flax seeds, it is important to know that they do not go rancid very quickly like other seeds, but they still need to be stored in dark spaces, away from sunlight and moisture.

The ancient Indians used them as a panacea for many ailments due to their disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, but also healing properties. There are not enough studies to demonstrate this, but we know for sure that chia seeds are rich in nutrients and can support digestion and improve health.

Not much is known about the cultivation of chia seeds in our country, but the subject and the problems encountered are intensely debated especially on forums in the United States. This happens for two reasons:

The cultivation of chia seeds is relatively recent in our country, it has only recently started, when, due to the demand of specialized stores, Romanian farmers decided to supply themselves and reduce the imports that led to the increase in the price of this food.

Chia seeds need a special climate (heat and humidity outside, but dryness of the soil), and their harvesting is a laborious process, if we want to benefit as much as possible from the production obtained.

Chia seeds are grown, as we said, easily, since they do not have to be sown deeply, and the plant grows up to 1.75 meters and makes blue-purple flowers. However, they need a fairly dry soil, because, from too much moisture, they rot. Once the plant has grown and reached maturity, the seeds are obtained quite laboriously, by shaking or rubbing the harvested flowers between the palms and left to dry beforehand.

Due to the fact that they cannot be cultivated in any area, we will find a higher price for chia seeds than for flax seeds, for example. Those who want to know where chia seeds are found can look for them in stores specializing in naturist products or herbalists.

The properties of chia seeds

What do chia seeds contain?

Given their size, chia seeds are considered one of the most nutritious foods in existence. The content of chia seeds makes us consider them a superfood. We are talking about the following benefits for your health:

Due to the high content of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids - chia consumption plays an important role in brain function, normal development of the body and in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Chia are full of antioxidants - quercetin, kaempferol, caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid, which prevent cell damage

Calcium - essential for bone health, for muscles and nerves.

Manganese - the element that plays an important anti-aging role, is involved in the activation of enzymes and vitamins, in the synthesis of cholesterol, proteins, carbohydrates and the normalization of hormone production.

Phosphorus - the structural compound of teeth, bones and cells, the one that supports the immune system

Selenium - another natural antioxidant in high content which, acting together with vitamin E, protects against damage caused by free radicals

Iron - chia have a high content of iron, a compound essential for the formation of hemoglobin

Magnesium - chia seeds are rich in magnesium, an element that plays an important role in muscle development, in the functioning of the nervous system, also regulates the balance of water and salt.

After presenting the nutritional information to you, in order to be fully convinced of all these amazing benefits and to see exactly why they are considered the best seeds for the body, let's also see some figures that will surely amaze you!

How many calories do chia seeds contain?

In case you consume chia seeds (regardless of whether we are talking about black chia seeds or white chia seeds) you should know that they have a lot of calories, but consumed in a moderate amount of about 20-30g/day are enough to benefit from a wealth of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, in addition, they give the feeling of satiety, which is why they are also recommended in weight loss diets, consumed plain, with water or in fruit juices or yogurt.

The benefits of chia consumption

Chia seeds help you lose weight

Experts believe that chia seeds can help you lose weight, so they support weight loss. The fibers they contain absorb large amounts of water and expand in the stomach, leading to a decrease in the feeling of hunger, aid digestion and even reduce appetite. It is pretty much what any person on a diet wants: to no longer suffer from hunger and to be satisfied, while consuming, at the same time, nutritious foods.

However, a diet in which chia seeds are consumed, even if it brings benefits to the health of the body, will not have miraculous results in the short term and not even in the long term, if it is not accompanied by exercise and changes in the general diet.

The fact that chia seeds are a source of energy strongly pleads in favor of a breakfast in the preparation of which we use them, thus ensuring an excellent start for fulfilling daily tasks. We can combine them with soy milk, with coconut milk or with any other vegetable milk.

Chia seeds can be consumed in a multitude of preparations

The taste of chia seeds is neutral, which makes them suitable for association with a multitude of preparations, from fruit jam with chia seeds, vegan caviar salad and many others. These preparations can be main course, appetizer, snack, dessert or breakfast, which makes chia seeds a complex food, full of benefits and extremely easy to integrate into the daily diet.

Due to their composition rich in fibers, larger than in any cereal, you can use chia seeds in snacks that improve intestinal transit and help eliminate waste. They provide you with the nutrients and vitamins you need and, at the same time, act as a natural laxative. We all know that good digestion is pure health!

Soaked overnight in a glass of water, at room temperature, a tablespoon of chia seeds. The gel resulting from the contact with the water of the chia seeds is drunk in the morning, on an empty stomach, instead of breakfast.

Chia seeds keep bones healthy

This happens due to their composition rich in important nutrients: calcium and phosphorus, which is the structural compound of teeth, bones and cells.

Chia seeds contain selenium, a natural antioxidant which, acting from other foods, protects against damage caused by free radicals. So that it is indicated to have a balanced and healthy diet in general.

Chia seeds support the formation of muscle mass

Chia seeds are also indicated for athletes who want to complete their protein picture through an alternative source of protein, but only alongside a balanced diet.

How to consume chia seeds correctly

There are multiple ways to introduce chia seeds into the daily diet, from consuming them raw, in salads or yogurts, in fresh juices or fruit mixes or in complex recipes. We will immediately see some of our recommendations, but before these, an extremely important clarification must be made for health, so that as much as possible of the proven benefits can be visible in your diet: chia seeds behave like miniature sponges, that is, they have the capacity to absorb a huge amount of liquid, up to 12 times their own weight, in less than 10 minutes. Therefore, if they are consumed plain, it is recommended to be accompanied by a large glass of water or to be left to soak in liquid beforehand, in order to avoid dehydration of the body or the feeling of thirst after consumption.

What is the recommended amount of chia seeds?

In order to fully benefit from the benefits of this superfood, it is important to know exactly how many chia seeds are eaten per day. The recommendation for an adult is 40 grams, but not necessarily in a single dose, but in two portions. For children, this dose is reduced by half.

Chia seeds: Contraindications and negative effects

There are few contraindications of chia seeds, when they are consumed correctly, that is, in a maximum amount of 40 grams per day and accompanied by a sufficient amount of water so as not to dehydrate and not to harm the digestive system and to avoid the risk of drowning for people with difficulty swallowing.

However, in isolated cases, it has been found that they can cause allergies, they are not recommended for people who are preparing for surgery, they can interact with aspirin. Given their ability to lower blood pressure, hypotensive people should consume chia seeds in smaller amounts.

How to prepare chia seeds: Recipes

After we have talked extensively about properties and benefits, let's see a few things about the preparation of these amazing seeds. As we said, chia seeds can be consumed plain, accompanied by a glass of water, soaked in yogurt or in fruit juice. However, their integration into the daily diet by using them in preparations with chia seeds that are easy to make by any housewife, delicious and, especially, very healthy would be interesting. Because they have the property of absorbing water and fats, they can be used to thicken sauces, or they can replace the egg in simple recipes.

There are even recipes with chia seeds for children, so that we can get them used to a healthy diet from an early age, which, later, due to the power of example, they will keep for their entire life.

Chia seed "caviar" salad

Because we have received frequent questions from our readers regarding recipes with chia, we will briefly present a few. Here, for example, is a natural and healthy alternative to the classic fish roe salad, which will become loved by the whole family. You will prepare this recipe easily, in just a few minutes, but the effect will be great.

Ingredients Chia seed caviar salad

75 g chia seeds

100 ml water

salt to taste

juice from half a lemon

1 small onion

75 ml oil

Optional: 1 tablespoon of vegetable sour cream

How to prepare Chia seed caviar salad?

We will mix the chia seeds and water in a bowl for at least 2-3 minutes, until we obtain a gelatinous cream.

We add the salt and lemon juice, then the sour cream (if used), but not cold from the refrigerator, but at room temperature.

The onion is cut very finely and mixed with the preparation.

The oil is also incorporated, pouring it gradually and stirring continuously, as when making mayonnaise.

Leave in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes after preparation.

The salad can be garnished with fresh parsley leaves or with thin slices of lemon.

How to consume Chia seed caviar salad?

The preparation thus prepared can be spread on slices of bread, as a delicious appetizer or a tasty and light snack. In case you want to avoid accumulating kilograms, you can serve the chia seed caviar salad on slices of pepper, cucumber slices or pieces of fresh endive, the sandwiches will be even tastier and healthier.

Chia seed pudding

Chia seed pudding is also easy to prepare and can be served both for breakfast, providing the dose of energy for the beginning of the day, and as a satisfying snack.

Ingredients:

30 grams of chia seeds

200 ml of almond milk or rice milk

1 teaspoon of honey

1 handful of raspberries, blueberries, strawberries or other fresh fruits cut into cubes

1 tablespoon lemon juice

How to prepare Chia seed pudding

Chia seeds are put in a glass or glass container and mixed with vegetable milk. The glass container has both a decorative effect and a practical one. You will notice the practical one when you have to check if the preparation is completely homogenized, while mixing. The decorative one will be obvious at the end: the pudding has a sensational appearance and it is a pity that the person who consumes it does not enjoy the visual effect as well, not just the taste.

Honey is added (it brings a plus of sweetness, but it can also be missing in conditions in which you want a more dietetic pudding, given that almond milk or rice milk has its own flavor)

Mix continuously for a few minutes.

You will see that chia seeds, given that they are light, tend to come to the surface, so you must not stop mixing until the gel begins to form and the seeds are distributed in the composition in a uniform manner. You can even use a whisk instead of a spoon, to ease the homogenization effort.

When you feel that the preparation begins to harden, stir for another minute and then leave the pudding to rest and harden for an hour.

In the summer, you can even put the jar in the refrigerator.

Before serving it, mix all the fruit cubes with the lemon juice and sprinkle them on top.

A variant of this type of pudding is serving it in alternating layers, one of pudding, one of fruit. For this situation, it is necessary for the fruits to be cut into very small pieces and the quantities above to be doubled.

Enjoy your meal!

Store in a dry and cool place.

It is consumed as such in bakery, in musli, in raw-vegan puddings, in the preparation of pâtés or creams, in smoothies or in various culinary preparations.

Semințe de chia.

Nutritional values per 100 g

Energy value1829 kJ/444 kCal
Fats30 g
including saturated fatty acids4.1 g
Carbohydrates2.1 g
including sugars0 g
Protein22.4 g
Salt0 g
Fibre37.8 g