To lose weight, you should consume 1 tablespoon of this seed mixed with water daily before lunch and dinner, as it gives you the feeling of satiety and reduces 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.
Why chia gets thin
Chia slims due to the presence of nutrients that control hunger and bring benefits to the body, such as:
- Fibers: give the feeling 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: give the feeling of satiety and make hunger take longer to return.
For the slimming effect of chia to work, it is important to consume at least 2 liters of water per day, as water together with the seeds will increase satiety and improve intestinal transit.
To lose weight in health it is important to eat the right foods at the right time, which is not always easy due to the presence of hunger. So, see what you need to do to not get hungry in the following video:
Chia oil in capsules
In addition to fresh seed, it is also possible to use chia oil in capsules to lose weight and burn fat. For this, you should consume 1 to 2 capsules of the oil before lunch and dinner, as this effect is similar to that of fresh chia.
However, it is important to remember that the use of chia in capsules should only be done by children and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding under the guidance of the doctor or nutritionist.
In addition to losing weight, this seed also improves heart health and controls diabetes, so see more benefits of chia
Recipes with chia
Cake with chia
This recipe for whole cake with chia helps to reduce constipation because it increases and hydrates the fecal cake, regulating intestinal transit.
You can also add chia seeds to another cake recipe because 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 smoothies or yogurt, for example, to increase the amount of fiber in the diet.
Ingredients
- 340 g of chopped carob, 115 g of margarine, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 cup of whole wheat flour, half a cup of chia, 4 medium eggs, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, half a teaspoon of yeast.
Method of preparation:
Preheat the oven to 180 ºC. Melt the carob chips in a double boiler and store. In another container, beat the sugar with the margarine and add the eggs and mix the carob and vanilla, stirring well. Sift the cocoa powder, flour, chia and yeast. Finally, mix the other ingredients and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
It is also possible to add nuts, almonds or other dried fruits to the top of the cake, before placing it in the oven, to change the flavor and obtain the benefits of these foods.
Pancake with chia
This recipe for pancake with chia is a great way to fight 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 fill the pancake with your favorite filling, which can be sweet or salty, depending on the purpose of each diet.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of chia seeds1 cup of wheat flour1 cup of whole wheat flour½ cup of powdered soy milk1 pinch of salt3 cups and a half of water
Method of preparation:
Put all the ingredients in a bowl and stir well, until a homogeneous cream becomes.
To fry the pancake, wet a sheet of kitchen paper with the oil (or olive oil) to grease the pan. With the help of a bean scoop, place some of the pancake batter in the pan until it is flushed and then turn to brown on the other side.
