Some Amazing Benefits Of Chia Seeds ;

 Some Amazing Benefits Of Chia Seeds ;

 

1 .Salvia hispanica, commonly known as chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala.[1] The 16th-century Codex Mendoza provides evidence that it was cultivated by the Aztec in pre-Columbian times; economic historians have suggested it was as important as maize as a food crop It is still used in Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Mexico and Guatemala, sometimes with the seeds ground or with whole seeds used for nutritious drinks and as a food source. 

2.Chia seeds can be used whole or ground, in any way. They can be added to yogurt, smoothies, soups, juices like those of oranges, sprinkled on salads or foods or added to baked goods like muffins, cookies etc. It can even be added to water, stirred a couple of times to break the clumps of seeds that form together. In about 15 minutes it forms a gel. This gel can be drunk as it is.The gelatinous coating that chia seeds develop when exposed to liquids can also prevent blood sugar spikes.    

3.Chia seeds can help reduce blood pressure. The seeds contain one of the highest known plant sources of essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6). EFAs cannot be synthesized by our bodies however, it is very important that we get enough to support our immune, cardiovascular, nervous and reproductive systems. EFA deficiency is quite common in North America.   

4.Chia are packed with antioxidants, high in protein, fibre, essential fats, and essential minerals such as sodium, calcium, phosphorous, manganese and potassium.    

5.Eating water soaked chia seeds is also known to cleanse the digestive system by eliminating junk build up from the intestines. It also helps you get rid of toxins in the digestive tract. 

6.The essential fatty acids contained in Chia seeds helps to boost metabolism and promote lean muscle mass. The seeds are sometimes added to food to provide bulk and nutrients while adding very few calories. .

7.Chia seed is an excellent source of tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes good mood, good sleep and a sense of calm.

8.Chia Seeds have a mild, nut-like flavor. The seeds are easily digested and do not have to be ground to be used. In Mexico, the seeds are mixed with water and a little bit of lime or lemon juice to make a drink called “Chia Fresca.”Seek advice from a physician before using graviola medicinall