Chia Seeds by Chiary
Chia seeds are seeds of a desert plant called salvia hispanica, which is a member of superfood family. The humans have discovered chia seeds since early 3500 B.C. During Aztecs and Mayans civilazations, people consumed them as staple foods. The name “chia” means “strength” in Mayan word. Chia seeds were known in Aztec warriors as survival food, with one tablespoon believed to sustain an individual soldier for about 24 hours. In additions, chia seeds were also used as medicine to revive skin, cure joint pain and stimulate saliva by the Aztecs.
Chia seeds by Chiary are the premium quality from Bolivia, the best area in the world to grow chia seeds. That is why chia seeds by Chiary has the higher nutrition compared to other brands. It is 100% natural product in the high quality package under the strictly moisturising controlled by GMP.
What are chia seeds by Chiary benefits?
Chia seeds have strong reputation of being a superfood due to the many benefits in them. They offer a high level of nutrition, support a healthy lifestyle and help with weight loss as well. Chia seeds contain benefits as the following:
3X more Fiber than Bran Flakes
Fiber is very important to digestive system.
8X more Omega than Salmon
Omega 3 and 6 is positive fat acid for brain and eyes, prevent the heart disease and relieve the rumatoid artrit
5X more calcium than Milk
Calcium helps maintain the strength of teeth and bones as well as proper for growing up of children
2X more Potassium than Banana
Potassium helps control the balance of water and cholesterol level in the body, improve the work of muscle system
15X more Magnesium than Broccoli
Magnesium can turn fat to energy and help cure the major depressive disorder
6X more Iron than Kidneys bean
Iron energises the body and lights up the skin
5X more Folate than Spinach
Folate helps repair the body for new born child and pragnant women
More Antioxidants than Blueberry
Antioxidant helps slow down raging effect, eliminate toxic from the body, prevent the cancer and alzheimer as well
Weight Loss Benefits
The amazing thing about chia seeds is that they absorb liquid up to 12 times their own weight. So when you consume chia seeds, they will expand in your stomach, and you stay full longer and no more overeating. When you put chia seeds in the water, they will release the gel from inside the seeds called “Mucilage gel”. It contains high fiber and helps prevent starch turning to sugar in blood. Moreover, chia seeds will help lower all bad cholesterol in the body as well.
Athletic benefits
Chia seeds provide sustained energy. Chia seeds are very well known superfood that support the long-distance runners like Aztec messengers and Tarahumara (long-runner) Indians of Northwestern Mexico. People believe that consuming chia seeds is the reason for their ability to run longer hours at a time. Kayleen St. John, director of nutrition education and programming at Natural Gourmet Institute said that Chia seeds contain protein and all essential amino acids. Adding chia to a smoothie or meal after workout can provide complete protein needed for muscle repair. Last bot not least, omega-3 fatty acids in chia seeds can help reduce inflammation as well.
How to Eat Chia Seeds
Here are some simple and weight loss friendly ways to start eating chia seeds right away. 1-2 tablespoons are recommended for one dose and eat 1-2 times a day.
- Simply put in a glass of water or any favourite drink and drink after about 15 minutes.
- Put in plain yogurt and wait for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Tip: Leave chia seeds in your drink or food for 15-20 minutes, they will expand and form a gel (Mucilage gel). This is a great way to enjoy chia seeds as a snack or dessert.