Khasiat Chia Seed.

Chia Seed, bukannya benda yang asing dalam dunia ni..Sally tak tau korang pernah dengar atau tidak pasal Chia Seed ni...Chia seeds merupakan black seeds yang tumbuh daripada pokok Salvia Hispanica, which is related to the mint group. Salvia Hispanica ni banyak terdapat di South America.

Sally mula kenal dengan Chia Seed ni daripada kakak senior Sally yang kerja di MBG, so dia yang kenalkan kepada Sally tentang Chia Seed.

• OMEGA 3 - 8x lebih daripada ikan Salmon
• MAGNESIUM - 15x lebih daripada brokoli
• CALCIUM - 5x lebih daripada susu
• IRON - 3x lebih daripada bayam
• ANTI-OKSIDA - 3x lebih daripada bluberi
• PROTEIN - Lebih daripada oats, gandum dan barli
• VITAMIN & MINERAL - Bahan yang bagus dan natural

Antara kebaikkan yang ada pada Chia Seed :

Combat Diabetes
Chia is being studied as a potential natural treatment for type-2 diabetes because of its ability to slow down digestion. The gelatinous coating chia seeds develops when exposed to liquids-can also prevent blood sugar spikes.

Get More Fibre
Just a 28-gram or one-ounce serving of chia has 11 grams of dietary fibre — about a third of the recommended daily intake for adults. Adding some chia to your diet is an easy way to make sure you're getting a good amount of fibre, which is important for digestive health.

Stock Up On Omega-3
Chia seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, with nearly five grams in a one-ounce serving. These fats are important for brain health. "There's better conversion of omega 3s into the plasma or into the food than with flax seed," said researcher Wayne Coates.

Stronger Teeth And Bones, Plenty Of Phosphorus
A serving of chia seeds has 18 per cent of the recommended daily intake for calcium, which puts your well on your way to maintaining bone and oral health, and preventing osteoporosis. With 27 per cent of your daily value for phosphorus, chia seeds also helps you maintain healthy bones and teeth. Phosphorus is also used by the body to synthesize protein for cell and tissue growth and repair.

Don't Forget Manganese
Manganese isn't a well-known nutrient, but it's important for our health: it's good for your bones and helps your body use other essential nutrients like biotin and thiamin. One serving of chia seeds, or 28 grams, has 30 per cent of your recommended intake of this mineral.

Pack In The Protein
Chia seeds also make a great source of protein for vegetarians and don't have any cholesterol. One 28-gram serving of these super seeds has 4.4 grams of protein, nearly 10 per cent of the daily value.

Fight Belly Fat
Chia's stabilizing effect on blood sugar also fights insulin resistance which can be tied to an increase in belly fat, according to Live Strong. This type of resistance can also be harmful for your overall health.

Get Full Faster
Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is also found in chia seeds. While tryptophan is responsible for that strong urge to nap after a big Thanksgiving dinner for example, it also helps regulate appetite, sleep and improve mood.

Improve Heart Health
According to the Cleveland Clinic, chia seeds have been shown to improve blood pressure in diabetics, and may also increase healthy cholesterol while lowering total, LDL, and triglyceride cholesterol. All good news for your ticker!

Ada pelbagai cara nak makan Chia Seed ni...antaranya...tabur dekat atas nasi sebelum makan sebab dia boleh dimakan mentah...dia rasa macam makan biji bijan je pun...tak pun boleh letak dalam jus buah, letak dalam bubur, oats, puding atau salad buah-buahan, kalau rajin boleh jugak campurkan dalam adunan roti, biskut ataupun pastri...Kalau rajin lagi boleh buat pelbagai resepi overnight-oat...

Banyak kan cara makan dia...lagipun takde la rasa pelik ke hape...dia sedap je pun..Kalau korang tgh dalam prosess eat-clean atau nak jaga badan, boleh la jadikan Chia Seed ni antara makanan harian korang..banyak khasiatnya!