The strength in chia seeds

Chia seeds have been known for thousands of years and are used in Central and South America, where they are harvested and still used today as an important food source . In fact, the same word "chia" in Aztec means "strength" and the people of some parts of Mexico and Guatemala, where chia is cultivated, know it well.

Introduced and marketed relatively recently in Europe (2009), renamed "superfood", their fame continues to grow, thanks to the surprising properties: calcium and other minerals, selenium, zinc, magnesium, iron and potassium, but also vitamin C and omega3 and omega6 essential fatty acids.

In addition to doing good at the lazy intestine and being a natural tonic supplement, these black seeds give a nice sense of satiety and are recommended for slimming diets and more.

But let's see how important it is to eat them a day so that we can say that they do really well.

How many chia seeds to eat

To stay healthy, it is recommended to take, for a healthy and healthy person, about 10 grams per day , or a cooking spoon for a period not exceeding three months.

If you want to increase the beneficial effect of the seeds you can increase the dose, reaching a maximum of 20-25 grams per day , or 2 tablespoons, but no more. The recommendation is always to consult an expert to personalize the intake and not to overdo it because it could have a sudden laxative effect or digestive problems or bad absorption of other substances important for the body.

The best way to hire them? Pour the chia seeds in a glass of fruit juice or in a smoothie prepared by you or water and lemon. Mix well and drink after a couple of minutes .

Alternative uses of chia seeds

Chia seeds can also be consumed in other ways. The basic suggestion is to take them raw, to fully enjoy the benefits, as they are , in salads, on vegetables, in legume creams for vegetarian rolls, as on soups and velvety, as a final decoration above each dish .

Here are some more tips on how to prepare chia seeds, complete with breakfast recipes.

A good habit is to keep the chia seeds in a glass jar away from the light, in the summer or with the heat even better if stored in the refrigerator. A pack of 300 grams of certified organic and sustainable chia seeds cost around 6 euros. Always consult an expert before taking them, especially in the case of particular malfunctions of the body or disorders and intolerances.

To better inform yourself: we recommend the book "The seeds of Chia" By Gian Paolo Baruzzi, Liana Zorzi