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What are chia seeds and how do you eat them? |
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What are chia seeds and how do you eat them?
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Darrell Miller | 10/05/17 |
Date:
October 05, 2017 10:14 AM
Author: Darrell Miller
(support@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: What are chia seeds and how do you eat them?
Chia, a member of the mint family comes from South America and has been eaten since the time if the Aztecs. It's recently been recognized as a modern superfood, but many still don't know what it is or how to eat it. Read here about the health benefits of chia seeds, especially their protein and calcium content. Chia seeds are easy to incorporate into your diet, they can be eaten, mixed in smoothies or even ground into flour.
Key Takeaways:
- Chia seeds are a "superfood" so they are packed with nutrients.
- Chia seeds are very small and tasteless, so you can put them in any food and not taste a difference.
- Chia seeds can be ground into flour and used in pancakes.
"Chia seeds are rich in fibre, which is important for a healthy digestive system; this, and their ability to hold onto water can add to a feeling of fullness when eating, which may help when dieting."
Read more: //home.bt.com/lifestyle/food/food-latest/what-are-chia-seeds-and-how-do-you-eat-them-11364216007534
