Chia Seeds are easy to add to your meals + are SUPER HEALTHY! -Chia seeds are amongst the most nutritious foods on the planet!- This superfood speaks for itself.
I like throwing a scoop in my smoothies + I’m currently OBSESSED with Chia Pudding! Make sure to try out the delicious Chia Pudding Recipe attached! {My cousin introduced me to this recipe + boy am I glad she did! She too thrives to fuel her family with healthy foods!}
Here’s a little FUN FACT for ya… Did you know that Chia means “strength” in the Mayan language? They were also known as “runners food” because they would use them for fuel while running long distances!
Keep reading for even MORE fun facts about this amazing SUPERFOOD!
CHIA SEEDS
Chia seeds are filled with antioxidants + vitamins + minerals +nutrients:
- Fiber
- Calcium
- Vitamins A, B, D, E
- Magnesium
- Protein
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Omega-6 fatty acids
- Copper
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Zinc
- Iron
- Iodine
- Niacin
THE ENDLESS BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS
- Digestive Health
- High in FIBER!
- 1 serving can provide the recommended fiber intake for 1 day
- Promotes bowel regularity
- Helps you to feel full quicker
- It absorbs water + immediately expands in your stomach when you eat it
- Curbs hunger + curbs appetite
- Creates a gelatin-like substance when consumed
- This “gel” appears because of the fiber in the seeds and works as a PREbiotic supporting the growth of PRObiotics in the gut
- High in FIBER!
- Energy + Metabolism Booster
- Enhance exercise performance
- Boost metabolism
- With just 1 serving a day!
- Burn belly fat
- With just 1 serving a day!
- Skin + Aging
- Antioxidant-rich! (one of nature’s richest antioxidants out there)
- Help speed up the skin’s repair systems + prevent further damage
- Prevent premature skin aging due to free radical damage
- Antioxidant-rich! (one of nature’s richest antioxidants out there)
- Build Muscle + Weight Loss
- #SUPERFOOD
- Improves stamina + endurance
- Prolongs hydration
- Chia seeds can absorb 10x its own weight in water
- Improves nutrient absorption of electrolytes
- Antioxidants
- Help replace those nutrients lost during exercise
- High in Zinc
- Help the body increase Leptin (key hormone that regulates your appetite + how your body spends energy + regulates energy levels)
- Top plant-based source of protein
- Heart Health
- Reverse inflammation
- Regulate cholesterol
- Lower blood pressure
- High in linoleic (fatty acid)
- Helps the body absorb fat-soluble Vitamins A, D, E, K
- Boasting more Omega-3 fatty acids than salmon (NO WAY?!)
- Fight Breast + Cervical Cancer
- Rich in ALA (alpha lineic acid)
- Omega-3 fatty acid
- Known to limit the growth of cancer cells in both breast + cervical cancers
- Cause cell death without harming normal healthy cells
- Rich in ALA (alpha lineic acid)
- Strong Bones
- Calcium
- Fundamental to bone health (strength + mass)
- Boron
- Essential nutrient for bone health
- Helps metabolize calcium + magnesium + manganese + phosphorus for healthy bone + muscle growth
- Calcium
- Dental Health
- Calcium
- Essential for tooth health
- Zinc
- Prevents tarter by keeping plaque for mineralizing into your teeth
- Antibacterial effect prevents bad breath germs
- Vitamin A + Phosphorus
- Important for strong teeth + a healthy mouth
- Calcium
- Help Treat Diabetes
- Rich in Alpha-linolenic + FIBER!
- Essential for your body’s ability to balance insulin levels
- Known to pause diabetes and reverse it!
- Rich in Alpha-linolenic + FIBER!
- 1 1/4 cups almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds (white or black)
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tsp pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp honey
- Place all ingredients in a small mason jar.
- Tightly place a lid on the mason jar and shake vigorously.
- Place the mason jar in the fridge over night.
- *Add 1 Tbsp of cocoa or substitute vanilla almond milk with chocolate almond milk.
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