Chia seeds are becoming increasingly popular and recognized for their health benefits. I have a lot of customers come into GNC asking for them without any real idea as to why they are buying them. Here's some knowledge on the ancient Aztec superfood.
- Chia seeds are known to be a super food because they pack the maximum amount of nutrition with a small amount of calories (around 60 calories per tbsp)
- They are packed with antioxidants and contain 3 grams of fiber, to keep you from snacking, help keep you fuller longer, and aid in digestion.
- They contain more omega-3s than salmon!
A bag of white or black chia seeds will only cost you around 10-15$. You can add chia seeds to your protein shake, sprinkle on yogurt, or make a pudding. I must admit, I have failed quite a few times at making the pudding, however the outcome is always still delicious. Maybe one of you will have better luck.
Chia Seed Pudding:
1 cup almond or soy milk unsweetened or vanilla
1 tsp vanilla extract or honey (preference)
2-3 tablespoons chia seeds
Heat the milk up and whisk in chia seeds and sweetener, let sit for 20 minutes or cool in fridge overnight, should turn into a tapioca-like consistency. Sometimes I add in half a banana too. enjoy!
try throwing the chia seeds in a food processor/blender first.. it can help them thicken up your pudding
ReplyDeletewill do, thanks for the tip!
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