Okay everyone, I just want to let ya’ll know that I am completely in love with chia seeds!
Benefits of Chia Seeds
- High in fiber!
- They are a great source of protein.
- Good source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as well as phosphorus and manganese. Check out the nutritional info here.
- Can help with diabetes by stabilizing blood sugar level.
- They are full of antioxidants.
- Helps you feel fuller longer.
- Gluten-free.
- Great to replace eggs with in recipes due to it’s gelling effect.
- Help prevent dehydration during exercise since they hold up to 12x their wight in water and digest slowly.
There are so many great recipes you can do with chia seeds and this easy chia pudding is one of my favorites.
Where can you get your chia seeds? I get mine from Mountain Rose Herbs!