Why are chia seeds considered a superfood?

(Baonghean.vn) - Chia seeds are on the list of superfoods, with a huge source of nutrients, rare in the food world, especially micronutrients that we can hardly supplement with supplements.

Chia seeds are rich in high quality protein but contain no cholesterol; Fiber 3.5 times more fiber than oats; Omega-3-6-9 (8 times more than salmon); Antioxidants... They have many healing properties and have many health benefits.

Here's why this nut has so many health benefits:

Chia seeds

Magnesium

2 tablespoons of chia seeds contribute about 32% of the recommended daily intake of magnesium.

Antioxidants

Blueberries are rich in antioxidants. But chia seeds contain even more antioxidants than those berries.

Iron

Most people think spinach is the best source of iron, but 2 tablespoons of chia seeds contain 3 times more iron than chia seeds.

Potassium

Bananas are actually a great source of potassium. But 2 tablespoons of chia seeds contain 64% more potassium than a banana.

Fatty acids

2 tablespoons of chia seeds provide more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon.

Calcium

In general, milk is the richest source of calcium. But 2 tablespoons of chia seeds contain 5 times more calcium than milk.

Protein

These seeds are also high in protein. Include them in your diet.

Chia seeds are very easy to prepare and use.

How to use chia seeds:

- Quick and convenient use in snacks for diabetics, in addition to the medicinal properties of Chia seeds for diabetics as we know, Mayan Chia seeds also have a benefit against sudden hypoglycemia, especially when hungry, this feature is very important for busy people who have difficulty having a scientific eating schedule, helping to increase energy and vitality for diabetics.

Chia seeds are quick and convenient to use as snacks for diabetics.

Quick Chia Snack Recipe for Diabetics: Mix 1 part Mayan Chia Seeds with 9 parts water or fruit juice.

- Sprinkle on the surface of Yoghurt or Mayan Chia Seeds soaked in water then scoop out and mix to eat with Yoghurt.

Chia seeds combined with yogurt have a beautifying effect for women.

Yogurt has long been known as a skin-beautifying food that is very popular with women. The benefits will be even greater if yogurt is combined with Mayan Chia Seeds, which bring many benefits for weight loss, anti-aging and hair loss. Add a moderate amount of Mayan Chia Seeds (1 to 2 tablespoons of Mayan Chia Seeds) to yogurt, stir well to make Mayan Chia Seed yogurt. Add many types of favorite fruits to make a nutritious fruit and tree seed yogurt.

- Milk mixing

Sprinkle on the surface of cereal milk or Mayan Chia Seeds soaked in water then scoop out and mix to eat with cereal milk.

- Mayan Chia seeds for soup

Chia seeds can be cooked with common household soups.

Soup is an indispensable dish on the Vietnamese dining table every day, soup is easy to eat and contains many essential nutrients to help the body recover quickly after hours of stressful work. Mayan Chia Seeds can be cooked with common soups at home by adding 3 tablespoons to the cooking pot or stewing Mayan Chia Seeds with vegetables. Mayan Chia Seed Soup has more nutrients from Mayan Chia Seeds and also brings a new taste to your family.

- Chia Seed Salad

Add a few teaspoons of chia seeds to your salad for extra nutrition.

Salad is easy to eat, delicious in flavor and is very popular with women. Salad provides a lot of fiber as well as many minerals. So why not try adding 3 teaspoons of Mayan Chia Seeds to this salad to increase the nutrition of the dish, creating a new taste. Mayan Chia Seed Salad provides you and your family with essential minerals and necessary nutrients, very good for diet menus for sick people.

It is very nutritious to combine Mayan Chia Seeds with fruit juice.

Nutritious fruit juice provides a lot of vitamins for the human body. It will be very nutritious if you combine Mayan Chia Seeds with fruit juice. Add about 2 teaspoons to a glass of fruit juice, the drink you enjoy at this time really provides the necessary minerals and ensures you a slim figure.

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