Chía la comida de los corredores Aztecas
Probablemente las has pasado de largo durante numerosas visitas a tu supermercado habitual o una herboristería, o bien sí que las has visto espolvoreadas sobre pan o disponibles a granel en algunas tiendas. Pero ¿qué son las semillas de chia y de dónde vienen? Para usar su nombre técnico, se cree que la planta “Hispanic saliva”from the mint family, originated in the Aztec cultures donde fue considerado un cultivo esencial como era por ejemplo el maíz.
Las semillas de chía también iban muy ligadas con energy boosting among Aztec warriors.
Today, chia plants are grown mainly in Mexico and other areas of Central and South America, mainly for the commercial exploitation of chia seeds, which represents a growing market in the United States due to the numerous health benefits offered by these seeds, not only for athletes but for every individual. Let's review: it contains vital minerals (calcium, phosphorus, potassium), essential fatty acids (Omega 3) and antioxidants. All this makes chia seeds become one of the world's most important sources of vital nutrients.
¿Qué beneficios para la Salud aportan las semillas de Chía?
Son varios los beneficios a la salud que nos aportan las semillas de chía. A continuación encontrarás algunos: 
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Boosts energy and metabolism
Antes de nada, las semillas de chía son una fuente muy rica de proteína, ya que contienen nutrientes esenciales que deberías incluir en cualquier dieta o programa para perder peso rápido. Las sem illas de chía gozan de una valoración casi perfecta (91/100) de amino acid. ¿Qué significa esto?Supone que obtienes una fuente excelente de proteína (especially for vegetarians) and energy for exercise. In addition, chia seeds have incredible water absorption capabilities (up to 12 times their own weight). When chia seeds are ingested, they expand inside the stomach and this helps to reduce snacking, reduce the amount of water in the stomach, and reduce the amount of water in the stomach. cravings and belly. Arecent study (EE.UU) ha demostrado que está reducción podría alcanzar hasta el 50%. Es más, las semillas de chía son una fuente rica de minerales (calcio, fósforo,potasio) – lo cual nos ayuda a mantener strong bones.
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It is a rich source of Omega-3
Approximately 55% of the fat contained in chia seeds is attributed to Omega-3 fatty acids (also present in chia seeds). coconut oil in the form of MCT which are broken down into ketone bodies). Son vitales para algunas funciones diarias como prevenir blood blockages and the cell development in the brain. Ofrecen numerosos beneficios a la salud, incluyendo: prevention of certain types of cancer (prostate), reduction in the risk ofcardiovascular diseases, maintaining a stable heart rate and prevention of heart disease. of cardiovascular risks associated with type 2 diabetes. Omega-3 consiste en tres tipos de ácidos grasos: ALA (encontrado en semillas de chía además de ciertas verduras de hoja), EPA y DHA, estos dos últimos se encuentran en pescado graso. Debido a la presunta ausencia de evidencia publicada que indica que los ácidos grasos de pescado sean más eficaces y that weight-for-weight you will get more Omega 3 from chia seeds than from salmon., chia turns out to be a very useful element in your diet.
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An excellent digestive aid
When we ingest chia seeds in our body they turn into a gelatinous substance that expands in the stomach. The result is that carbohydrates are sugar at a more gradual rate., The process is similar to the function of the blood glucose levels, thus allowing for the stabilization of blood glucose (the process resembles the function of the MCT in coconut oil). Therefore, it is not only useful for endurance and athletics, but the diabetes prevention, as demonstrated in a recent study. Cabe destacar que alrededor del 90% de los carbohidratos que se encuentran en las semillas de chía es fibra que ni siquiera se ingiere. La buena noticia para los diabéticos es que las semillas de chía do not depend on insulin. After all, chia seeds represent a considerable digestive aid. Try to introduce a spoonful every day in your diet.
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Chia seeds provide large amounts of antioxidants.
De hecho contienen más antioxidantes que algunas bayas, lo que equivale a 10.000 IU de vitamina E. Aportan varios beneficios a la salud, incluyendo: an improvement in the immune system, They can also be used for cancer prevention (prostate cancer), diabetes treatment or anti-inflammatory purposes. Additionally, they can be stored for a long time and their uses have even been known in the field of cosmetics (anti-aging).
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Chia seeds are loaded with nutrients.
We have seen that they are loaded with Omega 3, essential minerals and antioxidants. What's more, a 28g serving contains only 137 calories, are gluten-free, They have a longer life cycle than other products (they can be stored for years) and are organic. In short, chia seeds are an excellent opportunity to replenish lost nutrients - especially during pregnancy when the demands on the body are very arduous.
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How to use chia seeds?
The world is at your feet if you want to make the most of all the nutrients present. Be sure to consume seeds of real chia and not supplements. Among the popular uses, you can:
- sprinkle them on bread
- mix in shakes
- use them to replace eggs in cakes to reinforce them,
- sprinkle a few on cereal or on a cereal bar
- crush them into a sports drink (or simply add a handful of chia seeds to a bottle of water with lime juice - the drink will be bubbly and gelatinous).
- Last but not least, chia seeds should be eaten raw.
You can also add other healthy elements to your diet, which we have talked about in recent blogs, such as: the coconut oil, probiotics and garlic. If you decide to introduce chia seeds in your diet, write to us to comment on your experiences.
