Chia seeds: These unassuming little seeds are a powerhouse of nutrition, packed with protein, fibre and omega-3 fats. Chia seeds help to boost your metabolism, suppress your appetite and turn on glucagon, one of the body’s key fat burning hormones. What you want to do is soak them for 15 minutes so that they swell up to 10 times their usual size. Similar to with porridge, the larger the chia seeds are the quicker your stomach will start to release those hormones that let you know that you’re starting to get full. So in theory you should stop eating sooner… in theory. Make a meal of it: Whip up a chia seed pudding by soaking them in almond milk for 10–15 minutes and then sprinkling some raw almonds over it. If you fancy something sweet, blend the chia seeds with coconut milk and pineapple for a pina colada style dessert.
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 08:23:16 +0000
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