Sattvic Foods Chia Seeds
Chia seeds were amongst
the important crops of the Aztec people. Maize, beans, grains, squash and
varied fruits being others. Although very small, the Aztecs revered chia seeds
for their applications in medicine and food. They were important to the Aztecs and
were a part of annual offerings to the Mayan Gods, in addition to grains and
beans. As a result, their use was suppressed under the Spanish occupation of
Central America. They were a well-kept Mexican secret until recently when their
popularity exploded in the health world.
Chia means strength in Mayan and rightly so. Small and gray in appearance, a single
spoonful of the seeds provides tremendous energy
and stamina. They help our body
retain water, are loaded with nutrients and they don’t spoil or go rancid.
Aztec warriors completely relied on them for their dietary needs, during wars
and long journeys. They could go over 24 hours on just this mini superfood. Chia seeds were a staple for
travellers and runners as they help balance body fluids and electrolytes.
They are full of…
Chia seeds are densely
packed with nutrients, making them a superfood.
1 tablespoon (15 gram) of chia seeds has
● 17% of your recommended daily (RDV) fibre intake
● 2.8
gram of healthy omega-3 fatty acids
● 8% of RDV of calcium and 12% of magnesium
Besides this, chia
seeds are rich in vitamins, trace minerals and antioxidants.
Benefits
● Improve
and boost heart function.
Which means low LDL and lower risk of strokes and cardiac diseases.
● Boost
digestion and improve gut health
● Helpful in chronic digestive issues like
constipation, IBS
● The fibre in chia seeds helps relieve hypertension and decreases LDL cholesterol levels
● Help in regulating body fluids and
electrolytes i.e. fight dehydration
● Help reduce joint pain and joint inflammation
when consumed before workouts
● Healthier skin as antioxidants in chia seeds
reduce free radicals
● Great for diabetics as they help balance blood
sugar levels by reducing spikes
● Help fight cravings by keeping you full and
keep your mind calm
How to use?
Chia seeds have a very
mild flavour, which means they just render their fibre-rich texture to any dish without altering its taste.
They need to soak for about 30 minutes before using.
● Use in smoothies, cereal and oatmeal
● Add to juices, soups and salads
● Use in baked goods as a flour to make cakes,
breads or chapatis
● Chia seed oil is used in salad dressings.
● Mix with water to replace eggs in cakes
Who should take it?
● People looking to manage weight, control
portion sizes or cravings
● Athletes and fitness enthusiasts
● People with obesity, heart diseases and
digestive issues
● People diagnosed with hypertension, IBS and
diabetes
Who cannot take it?
Chia seeds allergy is
uncommon. Still, people with seed allergies should consume chia seeds in a very
small quantity initially to be sure.
Sattvic Foods Basil Seeds
Have you heard of the Indian cousin of chia? The humble basil seed, from the sweet basil (meethi tulsi) plant, is the Indian chia. It is called sabja in Hindi and has been used in
India for almost as long as chia has been used in Mexico. Besides being rich in
fibre, vitamins, minerals, proteins and antioxidants, basil seeds are calorie free!
Benefits of basil seeds
● The most important property of basil seeds is
that they are natural body coolants.
They are added to juices and faloodas
to reduce body heat. Have a falooda on a late night walk during summer.
● Consuming soaked (in water or milk) chia seeds
before bedtime improves gut function,
regulates bowel movements and detoxes your body.
● They help reduce acidity and heartburn. People
looking for a cure for heartache, try basil seeds!
● They are rich sources of flavonoids. What do flavonoids do you ask? They boost your immunity and help your body
through bouts of cough and cold.
How to use?
There really is not
limit as to how you can use basil seeds, here are a few tips though.
● Add them to all your summer juices - lemon,
watermelon, orange.
● Our favourite summer noon lunch is curd rice.
Add basil seeds to it.
Plus point for basil
seeds: They swell up almost instantly when they touch water or any liquid.
Order Sattvic Foods Chia Seeds and Sattvic Foods Basil Seeds. Add these super-seeds to your diet today.
