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Why you should add chia seeds to your diet
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What are chia seeds?
- They’re 100% gluten-free
They’re gluten-free and 100% natural chia seeds are one of the best known vegetarian sources of omega-3 fats.- They’re an excellent source of protein
- Chia seeds are rich in calcium
- They're a fantastic source of iron
- They’re high in fibre
Supercharge your diet with chia seeds
If you fancy giving these seeds a try, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s very easy to add them to your favourite meals and snacks.
Here are 3 suggestions:
- Dry chia seeds can be sprinkled on a salad
- Mix some into a yoghurt or vegan alternative
- Add to a glass of fruit juice so they soak up some of the juice but will still be slightly crunchy
6 ways to revolutionise your diet with chia seeds
Fancy experimenting with chia? Here are some recipes to try out!
1. Make chia pudding with blueberries or dried goji berries
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Take 40 grams of Chia Bia 100 Natural Whole Chia Seed.
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Soak in 230ml of almond milk or coconut milk.
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After 20 minutes, your pudding will be ready to eat.
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You might want to make it extra special by adding a handful of blueberries or some dried goji berries.
2. Add chia seeds to a banana smoothie
If you already enjoy making your own smoothies at home, simply add some Clever Chia Seeds to supercharge it.
Alternatively, try whipping up a delicious banana smoothie.
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Whisk 2 tablespoons of chia seeds into 120ml of almond milk.
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Leave in your fridge for 15 minutes.
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In a blender, add 240ml of almond milk to 1 large frozen banana (sliced).
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Blend well before adding the chia seed mixture.
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Blend until smooth and then pour into a tall glass. Great for breakfast or as a treat during the day.
3. Use chia seeds to create energy-filled porridge
Not only will this taste delicious, but it’ll give you an energy boost.
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Take a bowl of steaming hot porridge.
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Top with some Naturya Chia Seeds, chopped dates and apricots.
4. Boost your trail mix with energy-filled chia seeds
It's easy to make yourself a healthy trail mix to snack on.The hard part will be rationing yourself so you don’t eat too much in one sitting.
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Scatter 50g of mixed seeds, 50g dried cranberries and 25g of almonds on a baking tray.
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Toss in 3 tablespoons of Organic Coconut Nectar.
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Toast in your oven for 5 minutes.
5. Add chia seeds to give your salad an extra crunch
Whether you tend to have a basic garden salad with lettuce, cucumber and cherry tomatoes or a Mediterranean salad with peppers, chickpeas and purple onion, adding in some chia seeds tastes great.
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Prepare salad.
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Just before serving, toss in some chia seeds to give your salad some extra crunch.
6. Use them as an egg substitute
Thanks to their ability to easily absorb water and form a glutinous gel, chia seeds can be used as a healthy substitute for fats and eggs in recipes.
They can also be used as a thickener in sauces, replacing the flour and as a breadcrumb coating when cooking spicy bean burgers and eggplant fries.
If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll want to check out our recipe for chocolate & chia dessert. It’s so easy to make and tasty that it could quickly become a firm favourite in your household.
Last updated: 16 September 2021
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- www.savingdinner.com/what-seed-has-almost-as-much-calcium-as-a-cup-of-milk/
- www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vitamins-minerals/Pages/Iron.aspx
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- www.webmd.com/diet/features/truth-about-chia#1
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