Chia seeds, which slows the carbohydrates-sugar conversion process, are considered healthy and must be incorporated in daily diets. Let’s find out 3 Easy Recipes To Make With Chia Seeds with this article.

Introduction: Highly nutritious Chia seeds came in existence in 3500 BC in Central America and have been a staple diet of Americans since then. However, introduction of other agricultural seeds like corn, have replaced them and it was enlisted on the lost food list in 1991. Chia seeds are rich in protein, fiber, calcium, omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants.

Recipe 1: Mix chia seeds with distilled water in airtight container to make a gel that can last for up to two weeks if refrigerated. This tasteless gel can be used in yogurt, jam, soup, salad dressing, cereal, dip or pudding. You can also make powder of chia seeds and sprinkle it in your soup or salad instead of using gel. The powdered seeds can also be added in tea, coffee or juice to give an energizing start to the day. It can also be blended in a smoothie.

Recipe 2: Chia seeds on cookies, muffins, breads and brownies will give you a crunchier taste. However, you can also grind/blend them with your recipe to get the health benefits of the seeds.

Recipe 3: Fry dry chia seeds in olive oil with onions, garlic, gingerroot and vegetables of your choice. Make it soupy by adding some water.

Health Benefits: Drink calorie-free gel made with water and chia seeds, as they are a comparatively cheaper option than going to gym and buying expensive pills in weight reduction program. It also balances blood sugar and, is  an age-defying antioxidant.

Conclusion: You need to be careful in including chia seeds in diet as it has some side effects too. People with history of low blood pressure must avoid chia seeds as it lowers the BP to a dangerously low level. People allergic to Vitamin B17 should avoid the seeds, as it may overload phytonutrients in the body. Heart sufferers should not take the seeds. Chia seeds can also increase the risk of bleeding. Excess of anything is bad, but an overdose of chia seeds could be fatal.

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