How To Prepare Chia Seeds

Today we'll teach you how to properly prepare chia seeds. You should incorporate it into your diet because it has so many health benefits that it is considered a superfood. Originally from Mexico and Central America, the Aztecs and Mayans already cultivated and used it as food and medicine. Now, it has gained popularity worldwide because its health benefits have been proven.

Chia is a small seed but nutritionally dense. It is rich in fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. It is also low in calories and carbohydrates. When soaked in liquid, chia seeds expand and can help you feel full for longer. Also, their soluble fiber content helps regulate blood sugar and prevent dreaded glycemic spikes.

To correctly, easily, and pleasantly digest chia and truly retain all its properties, it must be prepared beforehand. The two best ways to consume Chia are hydrated and ground. We explain how to do it!

How to make the recipe How To Prepare Chia Seeds

1. How to HYDRATE Chia
2. Take a jar with a lid where both water and seeds can fit comfortably.
3. Add both ingredients to the jar, stir it and wait approximately one hour.
4. During this time shake it occasionally to ensure that the seeds do not clump and that all of them get water.
5. You can keep it in the fridge for several days without it spoiling.
6. How to GRIND Chia
7. Firstly, take 1/4 cup of chia seeds and place them in a container.
8. Use a coffee grinder or food processor to grind the chia seeds into a fine powder.
9. If you don't have a coffee grinder or a food processor, you can use a mortar and pestle to grind the chia seeds.
10. It's important to grind the seeds in small quantities each time to get a fine powder and prevent the seeds from getting too hot.
11. Use the ground chia seed powder in your recipes or store it in an airtight container and use it when you need it.
12. It may be necessary to grind several times to get a fine powder, and it's not advisable to grind large amounts at once as the seeds can heat up and lose nutrients.

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