Chia Seeds

I love chia seeds!

We all know that energy levels have a lot to do with what a person eats. Chia seeds possess much protein that can raise energy levels pretty fast. These seeds have not only proteins, but also minerals, vitamins and blood sugar balancing properties that ensure one’s never jittery energy. Complex carbohydrates that are found in these seeds break down very slowly, improving and maintaining energy levels for endurance and stamina.

Chia seeds are high in antioxidants. The number of elements equals to that of blueberries. This feature makes chia seeds a pretty effective remedy to maintain a youthful and healthy glow and halt the aging process. Antioxidants present in seeds fight free radicals and can even prevent the occurrence of different types of cancers. When consuming seeds regularly, one reduces risks of degenerative diseases and cancer.

Seeds can form gel that converts starches into sugar much slower. Slow sugars released into the blood stream aid in their optimum absorption by the body cells. This is how the need for insulin diminishes. Regulating blood glucose chia seeds also prevent type 2 diabetes.

In addition to all the above-mentioned features, this one also takes a special place. Chia seeds are known for being a great source of a huge number of minerals that the human body needs to thrive. Calcium, zinc, magnesium and iron are among the primer ones. They are essential for bone health and proper functioning of all body organs.

Flax seeds contain much omega-3 fatty acids, but are you aware of the fact that chia seeds possess much more fatty acids? In case you don’t keep to a vegetarian diet and refuse to eat fish, a full tablespoon of chia seeds per day ensures you get the omega-3 fatty acids you and your body need. One more plus is the fact these seeds needn’t to be ground to let the body benefit from their intake. Even eaten whole, the body manages to process all the fatty acids it needs..

Here my favorite morning smoothie:

1 banana

1 pear

1 spoon chia seeds

½ spoon spirulina powder

1 cup almond milk or soya milk

Blend and enjoy!

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