Refreshing summer chia drinks
Why include Chia seeds in your diet:
Protects liver
May prevent cancer
Improves heart health
Support digestive system
Reduces signs of aging
Builds stronger bones
Balances blood sugar
Relieves constipation
Enhances skin, nails and hair health
Chia seeds nutrients:
30 gm serving
Energy 150 kcal
Protein 5g
Total lipid (fat) 9 g
Carbohydrate, by difference 13g
Fiber, total dietary 9.99 g
Sugars, 0g
Calcium, Ca 189 mg
Iron, Fe 2.32 mg
Potassium, K 122 mg
Sodium, Na 5.1 mg
Caution:
Too much Chia might cause stomach discomfort, gas, bloating. Restrict your chia seed intake to not more than 2 Tbsp. per day. If you are new to chia consumption, start from little quantity and gradually increase it.
A few individuals can be allergic to Chia seeds. People with known allergies to mustard, thyme, mint, and sesame should be cautious of consuming Chia seeds.
Chia seeds are the regular entry of food and medicine from ages. It has an appreciable amount of soluble and insoluble fibers, polyunsaturated fatty acids, non-gluten proteins, vitamins (and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, potassium), and not to forget antioxidants and Omega 3s. Chia seeds have become the most talked-about superfood of all the time for their excellent properties it possesses. Researchers around the world have been acknowledging its health-promoting properties extensively. There are various ways to include it in your diet; Chia seeds drink is a fun and easy way to include chia in your diet. Call it a hydrating drink or an energy drink; chia drink solves both purposes. It is a straightforward way to keep your body hydrated, skin glowing, and ease bowel movements. I make chia drink either with orange, tangerine, or lemon/lime. It serves as a quick delicious post-workout drink.
Preparation time- 15 mins
Cook time - 0 mins
Total time - 15 mins
Serves- 1
Ingredients:
Water- 1 cup (8oz)
Chia seeds – 1 tbsp.
Honey- 1 tsp (optional)
Lemon juice- 2 tbsp.
Or
Orange juice – ½ cup (Freshly squeezed)
Directions :
1. Take 1 cup of water ( preferably cold)
2. Add all the ingredients
3. Give it a stir. Let it sit for 10 minutes so that seeds will absorb water.
4. Enjoy
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