Chia Seeds have recently increased in popularity due to their proven superfood-status properties. They’re also incredibly versatile & can be used in numerous different ways, mainly when combined with water which causes them to produce a gel-like substance that can be used as a nutrient rich mask for healthy skin & hair as well as a thickener for food which increases the feeling of fullness & helps food pass through the digestive system more efficiently.
Good to know:
- native to ancient Aztec & Mayan civilizations
- exceptionally nutritious, loaded with fibre, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals & various micronutrients
- the gel-like substance produced when combine with water can be used as a nutrient rich mask for healthy skin & hair as well as a thickener in cooking which helping you feel fuller for longer & acting as natural laxative encouraging food to pass through the digestive system more quickly & efficiently
- regulates blood sugar levels by slowing the release of glucose into the blood stream
- excellent source of calcium, magnesium & phosphorus, promoting healthy bones
- high antioxidant levels which protect cells from harmful free radicals & oxidative stress