18/08/2021
Chia seeds seem to be popping up in every grocery store, and on the menu of every hot brunch spot. What ARE they though? Are they even good for you?
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๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ - Antioxidants basically make the impossible possible: they slow down aging signs, resulting in younger looking skin, healthier hair, basically fountain of youth/miracle molecules.
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๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐'๐๐ฒ ๐ด๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ - Almost all the carbs in chia seeds are actually fiber. This means so many good things. 1. You'll stay full longer. 2. It will aid in keeping your gut health in check.
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๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐'๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ-๐ฏ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ - Omega-3s are SUPER important. They have a wide range of benefits, from fighting depression, to improving sleep, to reducing the risk of heart disease. The bummer is, there aren't very many foods that supply omega-3s. There's really just fish, walnuts, and flax seeds. Over half of chia seed's fat is omega-3s, making it an excellent choice for all omega-related health.
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๐ง๐ต๐ฒ๐โ๐๐ฒ ๐ด๐ผ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป! - For people that don't eat meat, finding foods with protein can be a drag. Don't worry, chia seeds TO THE RESCUE! There's 4 grams of protein per 2 tablespoon serving. Pair that with peanut butter on oats and you've got enough energy to last you well past lunch.
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๐ก๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐บ? ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฎ'๐ ๐ด๐ผ๐ ๐ถ๐! - Believe it or not, chia seeds have more calcium ounce for ounce than most dairy products. If you don't eat dairy, this could be a life-changer. If you DO eat dairy, pair it with yogurt for a healthy dose of the good stuff.
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In vegan baking, they can replace eggs. To use them as an egg substitute in baking, try mixing 1 tablespoon of chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water, then let them sit for a few minutes. A gel will form that can be used instead of eggs in baking.
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๐๐ป๐ฑโฆ they are gluten-free and easily digestible. Itโs all win-win with chia seeds.