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Saturday 5 July 2014

CHIA SEEDS, WATER, LEMON

Happiness is.......CHIA SEEDS, WATER, LEMON
Day 5 #100DaysOfHappinessandCreativity

I have always struggled with drinking water but finding new ways to drink water is actually so much fun!
i love how the chia grows and changes in the water with an almost white hairy aura :)
i recommend this happy recipe, chia seeds have a lot of great benefits ...... see below



A few things i have learnt from: HERE and HERE......


  • Chia seeds are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Chia seeds do not need to be ground to be absorbed by the body and they can be stored for long periods of time without going rancid
  • They help with hydration due to their ability to absorb up to 9-10 times their weight in water
  • Chia seeds also contain fibre, protein, calcium, magnesium, copper, iron, and zinc among many other nutrients
  • Chia Fresca boosts energy levels 
  • Chia seeds are among the healthiest foods on the planet.
  • They are loaded with nutrients that can have important benefits for your body and brain.
  • They are tiny black seeds from the plant Salvia Hispanica, which is related to the mint.
  • This plant grows natively in South America.
  • Chia seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans back in the day.
  • They prized them for their ability to provide sustainable energy in fact, chia is the ancient Mayan word for strength.
  • Despite their ancient history as a dietary staple, only recently did chia seeds become recognized as a modern day superfood.
  • In the past few years, they have exploded in popularity and are now consumed by health conscious people all over the world.
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