Chia, or Salvia hispanica, is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae mint family. The name of these seeds comes from the Mayan word for strength and the seeds grow in Guatemala and central and southern Mexico.
This beneficial plant has been regularly used since the ancient era in order to change your lifestyle and boost your energy levels naturally. Mayan messengers were especially fond of it. Due to its location and popularity among these ancient time couriers, it was also known as Indian Running Food.
Chia seeds aren’t sweet like almonds, in fact, their flavor is very pleasant and mild. Since chia seeds do not alter the taste much it easily enters numerous dishes. Therefore, you can add it to sauces, smoothies, bread butter, dressings, etc.
Here are few health benefits of chia seeds:
- Regulates digestion
- Reduces high blood sugar
- Provides energy
- Boosts endurance
- Helps the process of weight loss
- Strengthens the immunity
- Boosts your body strength
- Treat type 2 diabetes
- Lowers high cholesterol levels
Here are 3 extremely delicious recipes that include chia seeds:
- Fruity chia:
- 4-5 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- 8 dates, without the pits
- ¼ cup dries mulberries
- Chia Gel Muesli
- 2 bananas mashed with a fork
- 1 tablespoon lucuma powder
- ¼ cup raisins
- 3 small or 2 big apples
- 1 cup of basic chia gel
Take a fork, thoroughly mix the ingredients and and your meal is ready for consumption. Enjoy!
2. Banana-nut Bread
- 8 tablespoons ground chia
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups vegetable juice pulp
- 5 bananas
- ½ cup raisins
- 9 Dates
- 3 Avocados
- 1 or 2 lemons
- A handful of dulse seaweed
At first, mix the bananas and veggie juice pulp in a food processor. Then, add the chia seeds and mix everything until you get a firm mixture. Next, add the walnuts and raisins and mix everything in a large bowl. Make a loaf. In a separate bowl mix the cream cheese, 9 dates, the flesh of 3 avocados, the juice of 1 or 2 lemons, and a bigger handful of dulse seaweed. Add this mixture to the top. Enjoy!
3. Green chia
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 8 dried prunes, soaked in 1-pint pure water
- 1 tablespoon spirulina powder
Drain the prune soak water and place the chia seeds to soak in it. Combine the prunes, powdered spirulina, and a small amount of the soak water. Lastly, stir well and leave the seeds to soak for about 10 minutes, your recipe is ready.