Chia seeds

Ancient Superfood or another cereal?

 What is chia (or chia)? Rather kernel or more cereal, trying to have in the diet of athletes? It is difficult to determine, unless we tried small grains. CLS was an integral part not only of the diet of the Aztecs and Mayans before the Spanish conquest, but also an important part of their religious ceremonies.
What is chia ?

Who is the common name for two species Salvia (Salvia Hispanica and Salvia Columbariae), grown as wild plants, with the exception of Salba. Represent the small and hard seeds, the fruit of a plant that resembles sage with extremely small.

Until some time ago, small seeds of the plant are grown only as a decorative element, but the study of their composition and beneficial properties, it is clear that they can be a potential source of nutrients for the body.

 Different climate, growing conditions, and the composition of the field determine the nutritional quality of seeds. Today, chia production is concentrated in Mexico, Central and South America.
Nutritional composition of chia Nutrient composition for 100 g dried seeds whose
Calories 486
Calories from Fat 276
Total Fat 30.74 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 42.12 g
34.4 g fiber
Sugars 0 g
Protein 16.54 g
5.89 ml water
Glycemic index (GI) 4.56
Glycemic load / louding (GL) 2

Health benefits of consuming whose

It would be difficult to describe in a few sentences all the benefits of the "running food" as the centuries have called Indians. Argue that its consumption is associated with a burst of energy and significantly increase the resilience of the body.

This is explained by the contents of large amounts of potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc and manganese in the composition of seeds whose.

Furthermore, the content of polyunsaturated, saturated and saturated fatty acids increases the usefulness of cereal.

Much of the fat actually omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-linolenic acid for which sufficient evidence already exists for how precious good physiological condition of the body.
Whose consumption is important because:
contribute to slower absorption of glucose by controlling blood sugar levels, while increasing intestinal transit time as Whose contains a significant amount of soluble fiber and has a relatively high viscosity from other dietary fibers;
contains large amounts of antioxidants;
increases the resistance of the body due to the omega-3 and vitamins;
stimulates and improves the digestive tract and controls constipation due to fiber;
high content of omega-3 fatty acids beneficial influence on brain development, improves memory, reduces signs of depression;
has good prevention against diseases of the cardiovascular system;
helps reduce obesity because of its low calorific value and its properties to absorb large amounts of type and swells, becoming more filling;
helps detoxify the body;
chia hygroscopic properties allow it to be absorbed more fluid and thus retain much of electrolytes: an important feature, especially for people subjected to high loads
no gluten - especially important advantage of seeds for people suffering from gluten intolerance.

We can conclude that the seeds of chia include:
chia is two times more protein than most cereals, is comparable only with oats;
chia is to five times more calcium than milk;
chia is two times more potassium than bananas;
chia is large amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.
chia is How to select and store whose?

 At present in the world chia seeds are only available in organic shops, so some difficulty meeting the question "How to choose quality chia ?" It remains to be trusted importers.

How to protect CLS? Well, all the rules are followed for storing cereals valid here. It is important that the storage period is relatively short, as appropriate court is important.

Always choose glass or ceramic containers and use dark and dry place for storage. If the package is opened the product feel strange odor or smell of mold, it is a sure indicator that is not fit for consumption.
Culinary chia ideas

Chia seeds have a slight taste of nuts and added to various dishes, salads, pasta or drink hardly change their aroma and taste. Swelling, but rather thicken its consistency, and thus feeling fuller for longer.

By chia might be different flavored juices and smoothies, which subsequently acquire a greater density. Can easily be prepared puddings and fruit salad with yogurt, honey and molasses.

Who, of course, can be presented in the form of raw sprouts that within four days will be edible.