Chia : The ultimate seed to strength

This story goes back 3 years in time when my mom was diagnosed with Thyroid. Not only was she dealing with thyroid but her immunity was shutting down on her weakening her more and more day by day. The sudden drop in the WBC count not only made her fall prey to dengue but her Haemoglobin also saw a dip one day after the other. When i think about this time in her life , the only thing that shadows my brain is how much the doc had told us to focus on her nutrition and diet plan. It was her food intake that i promise was the reason for her betterment, and the main food of them all? Chia! Not only did it help her recover but it also made sure that her immunity stayed intact for the next few months until she had a complete hold of her body.

What are these mini power packets?

Chia seeds not only include enticing benefits but these are also supremely rich in antioxidants , minerals , fibre , and fatty acids.These nutrients are responsible in promoting heart health , support bone strength , improve blood sugar management and other numerous medicinal benefits.

1. Peak nutritive value: chia seeds trace their origin to the plant Salvia hispanica. These contain high amounts of protein , alpha-linolenic acid , calcium , fibre , magnesium , phosphorus and other important micro and macro nutrients that are responsible to maintain our overall health.
2. A weightloss partner: many experts suggest the intake of chia seeds in water or milk in order to focus on weightloss. Chia seeds have the essential fibre and protein that may elevate the journey of weightloss in many terms.
3. Bone Nutrients: when we talk about bones , the most important minerals required to maintain bonehealth are calcium , magnesium and phosphorus , and chia seeds fulfill these requirements for the bone in adequate amounts as well. Not only do these help in maintaining the strenght of the bones but these also increase bone density. 
4. A blood sugar companion: The exact amount of fibre content and other beneficial compounds is what makes chia seeds an extremely helpful factor in regulating the blood sugar levels in our bodies. These may improve insulin sensitivity and stabilize blood sugar levels post meals. 
5. A treasure of antioxidants: chia seeds are a rich source of antioxidants such as chlorogenic acid , caffeic acid , myricetin , quercetin , and etc which have positive effects on heart and liver health. 

Advertisment

Diet incorporation of chia seeds

Since chia seeds have gained a commendable amount of popularity , these are now easily available in marketplaces. The amount of recipes one can make with these chia seeds is crazy. They are very handy , easy to digest , taste great and add a unique flavor to all the dishes. These go well with puddings , mocktails , oatmeal , juices , ceral and etc. 

Here is a list of a few easy dishes one can make to incorporate chia in their diet!

1. Chia in juice
2. chia pudding 
3. chia in fruit smoothies 
4. fruit bowl and chia topping 
5. chia in granola and yoghurt 
6. salad dressing 
7. cake toppings 
8. in pancakes 
9. strawberry and chia jam or compote 
10. chia protein bars 
11. overnight oats with fruits and chia 
12. chia soaked in milk 

Chia seeds are a great lifesaver! These can be your escape from blood sugar and heart diseases while you can turn them into fun recipes. Not only are they rich in nutrients but only a spoonful of chia daily can meet your daily nutrition goals.