Chia seeds - discover their properties and applications!

Chia seeds: properties

The small-sized chia seed hides an incredible potential and a variety of different nutrients! It is worth mentioning at the very beginning that Salvia hispanica is an excellent source of complete plant proteins which will help to grow and maintain muscle mass. Therefore, the presence of these seeds in vegan and vegetarian meals is fully understandable.

Another advantage of chia seeds is their high fibre content - this, as is well known, allows them to absorb large amounts of water, which causes them to swell and expand in the stomach. This helps to reduce the feeling of excessive hunger and contributes to a significant increase in satiety. What is more, the optimal supply of dietary fibre has a valuable effect on the control of correct body weight and efficient weight loss.

In addition, chia seeds are also a rich source of polyunsaturated Omega-3 essential fatty acids, which, as is well known, help maintain proper functioning of the heart, brain and vision. Moreover, Omega-3 fatty acids are exogenous in nature and must be supplied to the body from external sources.

In addition, Salvia hispanica contains:

• antioxidants
• A, C, E vitamins and niacin
• minerals such as zinc, magnesium, copper and calcium

Chia seeds: application

How can you eat and use chia seeds in your daily diet? The undoubted advantage of Salvia hispanica seeds is their small size which allows them to be used in various ways. One of the most common ways is to use them as a form of addition to shakes, puddings or oatmeal - quick and intense swelling of chia seeds makes the meal thicker and more fluffy.

Ground chia seeds can be used as an extra addition to baked goods, e.g. bread or the bottoms of diet cakes. It is also a very good and healthy alternative to the popular breadcrumbs and a good thickener for all kinds of soups and creams. The seeds can also be used in salads (e.g. instead of sunflower seeds or sesame seeds) or an interesting variety of a yoghurt flavour.

In addition, chia seeds will go well with protein supplements. 100% Whey Protein Complex - an exceptional combination of a complete concentrate and whey protein isolate which is available in a dozen or so amazing flavours - will turn out to be a good choice. The supplement from the Olimp Sport Nutrition brand allows for quick and problem-free supplementation of the diet with protein, which supports growth and maintenance of muscle mass and helps to maintain healthy bone condition.