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Chia seed, which has been consumed as a staple food since the Maya and Aztecs in South America, is among the most popular food products of recent years with the rediscovery of its beneficial components. This valuable nutrient, which is referred to as “the power source of warriors and runners” in historical sources, is considered as one of the indispensable healthy nutrition disciplines today.
Chia is a seed variety obtained from the plant called salvia hispanica belonging to the mint family. These seeds, which have a very high nutritional value, are known as “chia”, which means “power” in Mayan. Chia seeds, which resemble black cumin when dry, can expand up to three times when combined with water thanks to its liquid absorbent properties. Although it does not have a dominant and distinct flavour, it leaves a gel-like feeling on the palate when it is alone.
Benefits of Chia Seed
New research shows that the benefits of chia seeds are more than we think. For example; seeds can reduce the signs of aging while helping the skin to be healthier. In addition, it supports the heart and digestive system and helps build stronger bones and muscles. Seeds, which can provide much more, can even be used in the treatment of diabetes.
Seeds help the body to balance insulin levels due to its structure containing dense fibre and healthy fats, while helping bowel movements to become regular. In addition, while contributing to the growth of prebiotics in the intestines, it causes more difficult hunger with the feeling of satiety-fullness.
Chia helps increase your energy and metabolic rate. A published study shows that after consuming the seeds, performance in a 90-minute sporting event can increase as much as when energy drinks are consumed. In addition, studies show that after adding chia seeds to your diet, it also reduces “abdominal fat” tissue, which affects the body’s metabolism and is a component of obesity.
Thanks to the calcium it contains, chia helps the bones to become stronger and provides healthy growth of bones and muscles with the amount of boron it contains. Seeds, which stand out among plant-based protein sources, also provide benefits as an important source of nutrients in muscle development and formation.
How can I use it?
- You can use it to increase the consistency and flavour of your soups.
- When making pastry, you can choose to increase the binding of the mortar and provide a softer consistency.
- You can add it to water and consume it as a supplementary food.
- You can make uncooked light puddings by adding it into milk with your preferred sweeteners.
- You can add it to your milkshakes and smoothies to thicken and increase its benefits.
- You can obtain natural jellies by adding it to fruit juices. (It should be kept for 5-6 hours)
- You can consume it by adding it to foods such as buttermilk, yoghurt, breakfast cereal, fruit salad, muesli.