To lose weight, you should consume 1 tablespoon of this seed mixed with water daily before lunch and dinner, as it gives the sensation of satiety and decreases the absorption of calories in the intestine.
To do it correctly, you should put 1 spoon of chia seeds in half a glass of water and let it rest for 15 minutes, so that the seeds absorb water, drinking the mixture 20 minutes before the meal.
Because chia slims
Chia slim because of the presence of nutrients that control hunger and bring benefits to the body, such as:
- Fibers: give the sensation of satiety and decrease the absorption of fat in the intestine;
- Omega-3: good fat, which reduces inflammation in the body and protects the heart;
- Proteins: they give the sensation of satiety and make the hunger take more to return.
For the slimming effect of chia to work, it is important to consume at least 2 liters of water per day because water along with the seeds will increase satiety and improve intestinal transit.
To eat healthy, it is important to eat the right foods at the right time, which is not always easy due to the presence of hunger. So here's what you need to do to stay hungry in the following video:
Chia oil in capsules
In addition to the fresh seed, it is also possible to use chia oil in capsules to lose weight and burn fat. To do this, you should consume 1 to 2 capsules of the oil before lunch and dinner, so that its effect is similar to that of fresh chia.
However, it is important to remember that the use of chia capsules should only be done by children and pregnant or breastfeeding women as directed by the doctor or nutritionist.
In addition to losing weight, this seed also improves heart health and controls diabetes, so see more benefits of chia
Chia recipes
Cake with chia
This whole-cake recipe with help chia helps to reduce constipation because it increases and moisturizes the fecal cake by regulating intestinal transit.
One can also add the chia seeds in another cake recipe because the chia does not detract from the original flavor and increases the nutritional value of the recipe. In addition, chia can also be used in salads, vinaigrette, fruit vitamins or in yogurt, for example, to increase the amount of dietary fiber.
Ingredients
- 340 g of carob in flakes,
- 115 g margarine,
- 1 cup brown sugar,
- 1 cup whole wheat flour,
- Half cup of chia,
- 4 medium eggs,
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder,
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract,
- Half a teaspoon of yeast.
Method of preparation:
Preheat the oven to 180 ° C. Melt the carob slivers in a water bath and store. In another container, beat the sugar with the margarine and add the eggs and mix to the carob and the vanilla stirring well. Sieve the cocoa powder, the flour, the chia and the yeast. Mix the other ingredients in the end and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
It is also possible to add nuts, almonds or other nuts on top of the cake, before putting it in the oven, to change the flavor and get the benefits of these foods.
Pancake with chia
This pancake recipe with chia is a great way to fight off constipation in a delicious way, because chia is a seed with lots of fiber that helps regulate the intestine.
In addition, chia seeds are also great for fighting gastritis and controlling blood sugar in the case of diabetes.
To improve the pancake, it is possible to stuff the pancake with your filling preferably, which can be sweet or salty, depending on the purpose of each diet.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup soy milk powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 3 cups and a half of water
Method of preparation:
Put all the ingredients in a bowl and stir well until a cream is even.
To fry the pancake, dip a sheet of cooking paper with the oil (or olive oil) to grease the pan. With the help of a bean ladle, put some of the pancake batter in the frying pan until it is flushed and then turn to brown on the other side.
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