Chia, Recipe & benefits

This morning, after the hatha yoga session my students received a breakfast around the chia seed. I take advantage that my dish is in the oven to write to you. 

Having become very popular, we use the chia for its appearance, its gelatinous texture and its benefits.

Benefits

These seeds have the particularity of being rich in fiber, protein, vitamins B1, B3 and E. In addition, they contain minerals such as calcium, iron and magnesium, as well as omega 3. A small seed good for the cardiovascular and immune system. I often use chia to make raw porridge. However, they can be sprinkled on salads, vegetables, in bread dough or in drinks. Its use is varied.

Recipe

Raw Porridge :

Weigh 40 grams of chia seed that you will place in the container of your choice. Add 250 ml of vegetable drink and a teaspoon of algave syrup. Keep cool overnight or at least half a day, stirring several times to homogenize everything.

I cut seasonal fruits to place them on top with walnuts and grated coconut.

Chia Drink :

In a liter of water I add 3 teaspoons of chia, a lemon juice or two, a tablespoon of algave syrup and a few mint leaves. For an express cold drink, place it in the freezer or reserve it for a few hours in the refrigerator.

Enjoy XX