CH-CH-CH-CHIA IS HUMAN'S BEST FRIEND!

Chia seeds "the edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family native to Central America" are one of the biggest new "superfoods" in this highly saturated "Health Age". In several of my recipes chia seeds are added to greatly increase the nutritional content of the dish.

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: A one-ounce (28 grams) serving of chia seeds contains: Fiber: 11 grams. Protein: 4 grams. Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are omega-3s). Calcium: 18% of the RDI(Recommended Daily Intake) Manganese: 30% of the RDI. Magnesium: 30% of the RDI. Phosphorus: 27% of the RDI.

Zinc, vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B2 (riboflavin).

ANTIOXIDANTS:

Researchers agree that getting antioxidants from foods have massive positive health effects. Antioxidants fight the production of free radicals, which can damage cell molecules and contribute to aging and diseases like cancer. The antioxidants in chia seeds protect the sensitive fats in the seeds from going rancid. Chia seeds are ranked amongst the highest antioxidant compounds in all of the plant kingdom.

FIBER:

Almost ALL of the carbohydrate in chia seeds are fiber. This gives them the ability to absorb 10–12 times their weight in water. Fiber also has various beneficial effects on health.

Chia seeds are 40% fiber by weight, making them one of the best sources of fiber in the world.

The soluble fiber in chia seeds absorbs large amounts of water and expands in your stomach, which should increase fullness and slow the absorption of food.

SN: The protein content in chia seeds could help reduce appetite and food intake.

HEART DISEASE:

Every minute in America, a woman dies of a heart attack, stroke or another form of cardiovascular disease; every minute almost two men, and now, children and teens are diagnosed by the thousands in new cases every year. Given that chia seeds are high in fiber, protein and omega-3s, they may reduce your risk of heart disease.

Chia seeds are one of the most versatile foods of all. They can be used as a topping on desserts, in breading, blended into smoothies and juices, used as a binder in baking dishes, used to thicken sauces, spreads and gravies.

Feel free to be creative!

JUST DON'T EAT THEM BY THEMSELVES!

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