Chia seed: uses and benefits

How to use chia seeds?

Chia seeds are becoming increasingly popular. They are popular in the field of health and nutrition. Indeed, the chia seed is not only nourishing, it is also very good for your health!
Discover today on 10-Trucs the many benefits and uses of the chia seed and how to integrate it into your menu and your beauty treatments.

The tips and uses of chia seeds:

1. The virtues of the chia seed

Chia seeds are packed with good things needed for body and brain health, including omega-3s and omega-6s, fiber, and protein. Here’s what a 28 gram serving can do for you:

• 9 grams of good polyunsaturated fats
• 11 grams of fiber
• 4 grams of protein

In addition to being an excellent source of fiber, the chia seed contains several essential vitamins and minerals including calcium, phosphorus, zinc and manganese, not to mention iron and vitamins C, E and B9.

Thanks to the elements that compose it, chia seeds can help regulate appetite and contribute to weight loss, regulate blood sugar levels, increase levels of melatonin and serotonin which are necessary hormones to sleep well, and contribute to bone health, not to mention heart health. And since it does not contain gluten, the chia seed is an excellent alternative for those who are either intolerant or allergic to it.

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2. Food use of chia seed

In order to fully benefit from the virtues of the chia seed, it is advisable to soak it before consuming it. It will thus develop mucilage around the seeds, a gelatinous substance, which facilitates its digestion and the absorption of the essential elements they contain.

However, it can also be sprinkled in its dry form on your yogurts or salads, added to your recipes for homemade granola, muffins, smoothies, etc.

3. Recipes to make with chia seeds:

Chia seed pudding recipe

If you like tapioca pudding, you will surely like this very simple recipe:

• 2 tablespoons whole chia seeds
• 100 milliliters of milk of your choice (cow, almond, coconut, etc.)
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ tablespoon of maple syrup
• Berries such as raspberries, strawberries or blueberries, to taste

In a bowl or jar that can be sealed tightly, combine all the ingredients except the fruit. Place in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes, or even overnight. When ready to eat, add the berries.

Chia Seed Granola Recipe:

This homemade granola recipe can be enjoyed on its own, or sprinkled over your favorite yogurt:

• 4 cups quick cooking rolled oats
• 1 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
• A pinch of salt
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoon of honey

Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl, then stir in the syrup. Spread everything on a large baking sheet and cook for about twenty minutes in a preheated oven at 150° Celsius. Allow to cool before filling your airtight containers.

No-Bake Chia Seed Patties Recipe:

These pancakes are ready in a jiffy, and require no cooking. Delicious and nutritious, they can be eaten for breakfast:

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

1 cup almond butter

• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 C. vanilla

Combine all the ingredients, then, using your hands, form balls that you will flatten to create patties of the desired size. Place them on a large plate that you will put in the fridge for a minimum of one hour.

Chia Seed Crusted Salmon:

A real healthy recipe, filled with good essential fats:

4 fresh salmon steaks or fillets, skinless

60 milliliters of chia seeds 3

6 milliliters of honey

Brush the salmon pieces with honey, salt and pepper, then coat them with chia seeds. Bake for ten minutes in a preheated oven at 180° Celsius. Serve with a salad of your choice.

4. The use of chia seeds in cosmetics

The components of the chia seed are not only useful in food, but they are also in cosmetic care. Its vitamin E and zinc content make it an unparalleled ally for hair and skin care, whether to repair them or improve their hydration. In addition, its omega-3 intake could help slow hair loss and stimulate hair regrowth.

A moisturizer for hair based on chia seeds

Try this moisturizing and protective treatment if you have dry hair:

• 1/3 cup of chia seeds
• 2 cups of water
• 3 tablespoons of cucumber juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Let the seeds macerate in the water for about 30 minutes, until a gel forms. Then, add the other ingredients and apply to your hair. Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing well.

A skin moisturizer made with chia seeds

This moisturizing mask will relieve your dry skin in addition to giving it tone:

• 1/3 cup of chia seeds
• 2 cups of water
• 1 egg white
• 1 small pot of plain yogurt

Let the chia seeds macerate in the water until they form a gel, about 30 minutes. Add the other ingredients and apply to the skin of your face. Leave on for ten minutes before rinsing with plenty of water.