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The most important thing we did not mention in the previous article about chia seeds is the ease with which the body absorbs the nutrients from them compared to flax seeds. And chia seeds are rich in water-soluble fibers, fibers that nourish the beneficial microorganisms in the intestine and enhance their health, and fibers that ferment in the large intestine to become short-chain fatty acids have countless benefits. Two tablespoons of eating chia seeds, ground or submerged in water or any liquid, until swollen provides more than 10 grams of fiber, which equates to a third of the daily requirement for adults. And its richness in fiber and colloidal substance contributes to delaying the digestive process in the stomach, which makes the person feel full for longer periods.
These properties of chia seeds made researchers turn to the possibility of treating type II diabetes with chia seeds in particular, and the seeds help to regulate blood pressure, reduce blood lipid levels, and stabilize blood sugar levels, which is a treatment for insulin resistance, which causes fat to concentrate around the waist. The seeds are rich in the amino acid tryptophan that helps regulate appetite and combat insomnia and depression. And the richness of the seeds in calcium is useful for strengthening teeth and bones and combating fragility. And its richness in manganese and phosphorous provides the body with important nutrients such as biotin and thiamine, and helps to represent proteins to efficiently grow and repair cells. Also, the levels of cholesterol and sodium in chia seeds are very low, which makes them, along with other nutrients, a certain good for weight loss and fighting obesity.
A study published in the Journal of Alternative Complement Medicine on July 18, 2012 found that the body''s absorption of nutrients from chia seeds is better if they are ground or immersed in water compared to consuming them whole dry. I did not find that eating it had any side effects, and the amount of two tablespoons of it per day is what the research mentioned. Exaggeration in consuming any substance, even water, brings harm. Moderation is a duty.
It is easy to use chia seeds, as it has no taste or smell that affects the food that is added to it, so the seeds can be added to juices, salads, soups, vegetables and even sandwiches. It is also nice to use chia seeds when making jams, because the seeds absorb liquids and make the texture of the jam wonderful. The following is an innovative recipe for jam (or rather dips) of tomatoes that highlights the flavor of tomatoes: Ingredients: One and a half kilograms of tomatoes. Onion, medium size. A cup of sugar (and you can reduce sugar as desired or replace it with mashed dates). Half a teaspoon coriander seed powder. A few leaves of thyme or basil (fresh or dried). 4 tablespoons chia seeds.
Method: Cut the tomatoes into cubes, and chop the onion. And put them with the rest of the ingredients (except for chia seeds) in a saucepan over a low heat for about an hour or until the tomatoes are thawed. Remove the pot from the stove, add the chia seeds, and stir until the seeds absorb the liquid, then put the mixture in clean jars and store in the refrigerator until use. This jam with lettuce or watercress leaves is great as a sandwich filling
