Chia seeds come from a desert plant and are also known as Salvia hispanica. Chia seeds have a long history of being a staple source for sustenance in earlier times due to them being a highly nutritive food with significant health benefits. Chia seeds might be tiny in size, but they are immensely rich invital antioxidants, minerals and nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, iron, and so much more. Research suggests that these nutrient-dense super seeds can prove to be a great addition to a healthful, balanced diet and can also massively help in improving your general health and wellbeing. Their versatility in terms of health benefits, uses, and the fact that chia seeds area nutritional powerhouse has prompted experts to term them as a superfood.
If you're someone who curates your meals based on the health properties they provide, you will absolutely love chia seeds which you can buy online from our fresh organic store in Bangalore, Healthy Buddha.
How to store chia seeds?
Chia seeds have a long shelf life as long as they are kept dry and away from sunlight. You can store chia seeds in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. This will help to prevent the oil present in chia seeds from becoming rancid or oxidising.
How to use chia seeds for weight loss?
Chia seeds are extremely healthy and an excellent source of plant-based protein, which makes a person feel fuller for longer. Chia seeds alone won't help you lose weight, but they are a step in the right direction of a healthy lifestyle. Chia seeds can be easily incorporated into your diet in various delicious ways, like including them in your oatmeal, smoothies or even just water.
Can chia seeds be eaten raw?
You can eat chia seeds soaked as well as raw. They can be eaten raw by adding them to various food items such as pudding, yoghurt, oatmeal, cereal or as a topping on salads.
Is it okay to eat chia seeds everyday?
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to the consumption of chia seeds, but excess consumption has negative side effects; therefore, moderation is the key. You can eat them every day but gradually increase your intake.
Can chia seeds improve skin health?
Yes, chia seeds are high in antioxidants and nutrients that can do wonders for your skin, like boosting skin luminosity and elasticity, hydration, reducing inflammation and overall strengthening your skin, hair, and nails.
Are chia seeds good for hair?
Yes, the abundance of nutrients like zinc, phosphorus, iron, protein, omega 3 fatty acids etc., helps strengthen your hair roots and prevent hair fall and breakage.
How do you source chia seeds?
At Healthy Buddha, we source chia seeds from a farmer in the Belgaum district, who cultivates it conscientiously, without the use of chemicals and fertilisers. An organic farmer for the last 12 years, Anand came to know about chia during a training programme he attended in Mysore around 2 years ago and has been cultivating it ever since.
