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Lose Weight and Feel Great with Chia Seeds

Originating in South America, chia seeds are making a comeback as more and more research continues to reveal the powerful health benefits of this tiny but tasty superfood.

All About Chia Seeds:
Known as Salvia hispanica, the chia seeds come from a flowering plant in the mint family. The word chia actually means oily, appropriately named, as it yields 25 to 30% extractable oil. Chia seeds have a mottled appearance consisting of black, white, brown, and gray. They are oval shaped and only about one millimeter in diameter. Chia seeds were a main staple of the Mayan and Aztec diets long ago. They were used medicinally to alleviate joint pain and skin irritation as well as to stimulate the salivary glands. They were thought to sustain warriors with their amazing energy boosting abilities. Health

Benefits of Chia Seeds:

The seeds are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help to neutralize free radicals, preventing these harmful molecules from doing great damage, such as causing premature aging and hosts of diseases and conditions. Chia seeds boast more antioxidants than blueberries. The body needs 22 amino acids to function properly. Amino acids are the building blocks of healthy cellular growth and development. Chia seeds are a complete vegetable protein, meaning that they contain all nine essential amino acids. Essential amino acids are those that the body cannot produce on its own. The seeds contain alanine, aspartic acid, tryptophan, threonine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, glutamic acid, glycine, methione, cystine, phenylalanine, tryrosine, valine, arginine, histidine, proline, and serine. Increasing energy levels, improving digestion, enhancing mental clarity, promoting restful sleep, and clearing up your complexion are just a few of the benefits that chia seeds have to offer.

They reduce the inflammatory effects of diseases such as arthritis and help prevent digestive and cardiovascular diseases. These nutritional powerhouses can help you to maintain lean muscle mass and lose weight by blocking cravings and helping you feel fuller longer, due to their high soluble fiber content. They cause energy from carbohydrates to be released more slowly into the bloodstream rather than spiking blood sugar levels. This is especially helpful for people suffering from diabetes as well as those trying to lose weight. Organic Chia seeds absorb water in the stomach, creating a thick and filling gel-like substance. They keep you hydrated in addition to providing two times more protein than any other grain.

Nutritional Content of the Seeds:
Chock full of phyonutrients, or plant based nutrients, chia seeds are surprisingly low in calories. In just one ounce of dried chia seeds, you will get 9% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of protein and 13% of the RDA of fat, 57% of this fat is ALA. Healthy sources of monounsaturated fat, such as flax seeds, nuts, and chia seeds, are essential for maintaining heart health. Chia seeds are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids as well as alphalinolenic acid (ALA). Chia seeds actually have significantly higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acid than flax seeds and walnuts. Gluten free and packed with fiber, chia seeds are excellent for promoting digestive health and cleansing. They are able to detoxify the entire gastrointestinal tract. Most people do not come anywhere near consuming the recommended 25 to 30 grams of daily fiber. Chia seeds can quickly boost your fiber intake, reducing the risk of colon cancer and various heart diseases. They have even been shown to lower blood pressure. Chia seeds contain a wealth of minerals, including magnesium, copper, iron, manganese, calcium, phosphorous, molybdenum, zinc, and niacin as well as electrolytes sodium and potassium. They have more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach, more potassium than a banana, and more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon. They are also loaded with energizing vitamin B12.

Versatility of the seeds:

The Chia are extremely shelf stable and can be stored for extended periods of time. They do not require refrigeration. Additionally, they need no grinding in order for their nutritive benefits to
be released into the body.

Who Should Consume them?

Chia seeds are great for men, women, and children of all ages. They are great for the healthconscious ones who monitor every bite that enters their mouth as well as those who hardly think
about what they eat but want to boost their nutritional intake.

Uses:
Chia seeds have a mild and subtle flavor that will not overpower the taste of other foods. For a quick nutritional boost, sprinkle a teaspoon of seeds in yogurt or oatmeal. Add it to your favorite cereal or mix it in with baked goods, such as cookies, cakes, and muffins. Give stir-fry dishes, soups, and sauces an extra crunch or cover a casserole with a delicious and nutritious topping. Add them to pancakes and waffles or peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The unique nutty flavor of chia seeds makes them a great salad topper. Create your own chia fresca, a Central American drink made by mixing the seeds in water then adding sugar as well as lemon or lime juice. Drink your seeds as a gel by combining them with any beverage and allowing the mixture to sit for a few minutes until a gel is formed. This gel can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for later use. The seeds can also be eaten straight out of the bag.

Research has shown that animals fed a diet fortified with chia seeds produce meat, milk, and eggs that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. The seeds can also be used to enhance the nutritional content of baby food and formula as well as baked goods, sport and nutrition bars, and other snacks. Additionally, the plant is highly insect resistant, making it an ideal and sustainable organic crop. Though the seeds are rich in all kinds of healthy nutrients, they are not a replacement for eating a variety of healthy, unprocessed whole foods. They should be used a regular addition to well balanced diet. As with most foods, they are best consumed in their raw and most natural form.

The best chia seeds are those that are 100% certified organic and kosher, grown without any genetic modifications.