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Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds derived from the Salvia hispanica plant, a member of the mint family native to Central America. These small seeds have been a part of human diets for over 5,000 years. Chia seeds were a staple food for the Aztecs and Mayans.
Health Benefits
Chia seeds are a true superfood showing a long list of health benefits.
Chia seeds
How to Prepare Chia Seeds
You can sprinkle a tablespoon or two on foods such as yogurt, cereal, or salads. You can add chia seeds to smoothies or soups, or mix them into pancake batter or another breakfast food. Chia seeds have a mild flavor, so they are not likely to affect the taste of your food.
A popular way to get chia seeds into your diet is to make a simple chia pudding. When mixed with liquid, chia seeds develop a gelatinous coating, expand in size and create a pudding-like consistency.
Add 1 tablespoons of chia seeds into 100 ml of water. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, however for seeds to form their gelatinous "coating: it is better to leave them overnight so make sure to prepare in advance ! then add the resulting gelatinous mass into yoghurts, smoothies