Raw Food Recipes, Chia Seeds

Posted on June 17, 2013 by the everfree family blog

English: Chia (Salvia columbariae) seeds Français : Akènes de Chia (Salvia columbariae) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

One of the most popular diets among all persons across the globe is raw food including the chia seeds. Chia is a Mayan word for strength and the seeds were used in the ancient days as an energy provider especially by the messengers. Today, Chia is a grown plant for commercial purposes.
Chia seeds are hard and tiny and possess a nut-like taste when chewed commonly known for their medicinal and nutritional value.   Normally, when the seeds are stirred into water, they take on the taste of the liquid they were place in; this makes them an ideal thickener for many recipes.
What are the Health Benefits of Eating Chia Seeds?
The nutritional benefits of eating chia seeds are gradually gaining popularity among many individuals who are health conscious for a number of reasons. The raw diet in question is also very easy to adopt chia seeds raw diet in your daily diet, therefore recommended by many. The seeds are rich in proteins, calcium, potassium, essential fatty acids like omega 3 and 6, iron and have an antioxidant property.
•    Boosts immunity
The chia seeds contain essential fatty acids like the Omega 3 and Omega 6. The fatty acids in question are not synthesized by human bodies despite been very crucial in boosting the immune system together with the reproductive and nervous system.
•    Helps in detoxification
The swelling nature of the seed in the human body helps facilitate the cleansing and the soothing of the colon and absorbs toxins. It also goes ahead to strengthen the peristaltic action.
•    Control blood sugar
The seeds slow down the rate of digestion of complex carbohydrates that are later assimilated in the body. This consequently, stabilizes the glucose levels in the body leading to stable energy.
Chia Seeds Recipe
There are many ways out there that are used by Chia seeds lovers; they include eating them raw, adding them to puddings, drinks and cakes. Below is a simple chia seed recipe.
Ingredients used making the Chia Seeds Pudding

• A cup of water
• A cup of cashews
• A tablespoon of honey or nectar
• A teaspoon cinnamon
• A pinch of himalyan salt
• A teaspoon of vanilla extract that is pure
• A small splash of almond extract
• ½ cup of chia seeds

Easy Way of Chia Seeds Pudding; Method
•    In a small clean bowl, blend the cashew and water for about 2 minutes; until smooth
•    To the same bowl, add all other ingredients apart from the chia seeds and blend again until smooth and nice.
•    Put the chia seeds  to another bowl, and then pour the smooth blended mixture to it.
•    Stir gently until the chia seeds are uniformly distributed.
•    Using a lid, cover the bowl and refrigerate the pudding overnight.
Take the chia seeds pudding in the morning or in the evening and remember to stir again before taking it.
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