Friday 3 August 2012

The Benefits of Chia Seeds


Every fitness junkie knows tons of supplements that are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, essentials fatty acids, healthy carbs and fiber and so on. However, what we usually overlook is that there are foods out there with the properties similar to these supplements and are far more natural for our bodies to absorb. Chia seeds is one of those foods. Below are the reasons why chia seeds should be a staple in every person's diet.

  1. Chia seeds are packed with omega 3. In fact, they contain more omega 3 than salmon when compared by weight. Omega 3 are important for maintaining a healthy heart and blood cholesterol levels. It also has been proved to significantly aid with the body's ability to burn fat.
  2. Chia seeds are also one of the few plant based sources of complete protein. It is not a big amount (4g per 2 tablespoons), but it definetly can add some extra protein to your diet.
  3. Chia seeds are also loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants play a significant role in reduction of blood acidity, which is common in people who workout with weights and have a high protein diet.
  4. Chia seeds have an astounding amount of fiber, 10g per ounce!
  5. By weight, chia seeds has more calcium than whole milk, making it a great subsitute source of calcium, if you don't drink milk.
  6. Another pleasant benefit of chia seeds is that they are an aphrodisiac. Yes, on top of the other health benefits it will also benefit you between the sheets!

Here is a great way to start your morning:

1 cup of Organic Rolled Oats
1tsp of cinnamon
2tbsp of chia seeds
Few drops of stevia
2 cups of almond milk
1 scoop whey protein

  1. Boil/micorwave the oatmeal with almond milk
  2. Add all the remaining ingredients
  3. Enjoy!

This recipe will give you so much energy, you won't need coffee!
(You can buy chia seeds at any healh food store.)

Every fitness junkie knows tons of supplements that are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, essentials fatty acids, healthy carbs and fiber and so on. However, what we usually overlook is that there are foods out there with the properties similar to these supplements and are far more natural for our bodies to absorb. Chia seeds is one of those foods. Below are the reasons why chia seeds should be a staple in every person's diet.

  1. Chia seeds are packed with omega 3. In fact, they contain more omega 3 than salmon when compared by weight. Omega 3 are important for maintaining a healthy heart and blood cholesterol levels. It also has been proved to significantly aid with the body's ability to burn fat.
  2. Chia seeds are also one of the few plant based sources of complete protein. It is not a big amount (4g per 2 tablespoons), but it definetly can add some extra protein to your diet.
  3. Chia seeds are also loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants play a significant role in reduction of blood acidity, which is common in people who workout with weights and have a high protein diet.
  4. Chia seeds have an astounding amount of fiber, 10g per ounce!
  5. By weight, chia seeds has more calcium than whole milk, making it a great subsitute source of calcium, if you don't drink milk.
  6. Another pleasant benefit of chia seeds is that they are an aphrodisiac. Yes, on top of the other health benefits it will also benefit you between the sheets!

Here is a great way to start your morning:

1 cup of Organic Rolled Oats
1tsp of cinnamon
2tbsp of chia seeds
Few drops of stevia
2 cups of almond milk
1 scoop whey protein

  1. Boil/micorwave the oatmeal with almond milk
  2. Add all the remaining ingredients
  3. Enjoy!

This recipe will give you so much energy, you won't need coffee!
(You can buy chia seeds at any healh food store.)
Every fitness junkie knows tons of supplements that are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, essentials fatty acids, healthy carbs and fiber and so on. However, what we usually overlook is that there are foods out there with the properties similar to these supplements and are far more natural for our bodies to absorb. Chia seeds is one of those foods. Below are the reasons why chia seeds should be a staple in every person's diet.

  1. Chia seeds are packed with omega 3. In fact, they contain more omega 3 than salmon when compared by weight. Omega 3 are important for maintaining a healthy heart and blood cholesterol levels. It also has been proved to significantly aid with the body's ability to burn fat.
  2. Chia seeds are also one of the few plant based sources of complete protein. It is not a big amount (4g per 2 tablespoons), but it definetly can add some extra protein to your diet.
  3. Chia seeds are also loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants play a significant role in reduction of blood acidity, which is common in people who workout with weights and have a high protein diet.
  4. Chia seeds have an astounding amount of fiber, 10g per ounce!
  5. By weight, chia seeds has more calcium than whole milk, making it a great subsitute source of calcium, if you don't drink milk.
  6. Another pleasant benefit of chia seeds is that they are an aphrodisiac. Yes, on top of the other health benefits it will also benefit you between the sheets!

Here is a great way to start your morning:

1 cup of Organic Rolled Oats
1tsp of cinnamon
2tbsp of chia seeds
Few drops of stevia
2 cups of almond milk
1 scoop whey protein

  1. Boil/micorwave the oatmeal with almond milk
  2. Add all the remaining ingredients
  3. Enjoy!

This recipe will give you so much energy, you won't need coffee!
(You can buy chia seeds at any healh food store.)

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