Organic Chia Seeds 350g

Little seeds with huge power!

Chia seeds may seem like just a little flavor addition to your meals. Nothing could be further from the truth! Although chia seeds are small in size, they actually pack a huge nutritional punch.

By adding chia seeds to your meal, you enrich it with ingredients such as:

• dietary fiber - has a beneficial effect on intestinal function and helps maintain a healthy body weight, which makes chia seeds good for weight loss
• calcium - essential for bone health (chia seeds are a 100% plant source of calcium, so they're worth checking out if you're on a dairy-free diet)
• zinc - protects cells against the harmful effects of free radicals and thus delays the aging process and protects against some diseases (e.g. atherosclerosis)
• iron - is necessary to supply cells with oxygen
• folates - occupy an extremely important place in the diet of people planning a child and pregnant women

It is also worth noting that chia seeds are a treasure trove of unsaturated fatty acids. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) deserves special attention, as it has anti-inflammatory effects.

How to eat chia seeds? Check out our ideas for chia pudding and other healthy desserts!

You think to yourself: “OK, I’ll order these seeds, but what am I going to do with them”?! You don’t have to think about it, because there are so many ideas! Chia seeds are perfect as a topping for a vegetable or fruit salad or cream soup, an ingredient in healthy desserts (e.g. pudding), or even as a breading for fish and meat.

Let's focus on desserts. Many people who care about their health and slim figure wonder how to make them healthy, and at the same time not make you feel bad that they are not a sweet pudding, bar or cake. If you also have such dilemmas, we have good news for you - thanks to chia seeds and other additives, you will create a really tasty, healthy and sweet dessert!

Chia Seed Dessert Idea

Ingredients (for 2 servings)

• 4 tablespoons of chia seeds
• 250 ml plant milk (e.g. coconut, almond, oat)
• 1 ripe banana
• 1/2 teaspoon Bourbon vanilla
• A handful of fruit (e.g. strawberries, mangoes, blueberries)
• Nuts , coconut flakes or cocoa for decoration

Preparation method

1. In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
2. Add plant milk, chia seeds and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
3. Set aside for 5 minutes, then stir again (this will prevent lumps).
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours (preferably overnight).
5. Before serving, decorate with fruit, nuts and coconut flakes.

Chia seeds are a source of dietary fiber, plant protein, vitamins, minerals and omega-3 acids. Small seeds, great power - order chia seeds at Ekogram and change the nutritional value and taste of your meals!

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