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mercredi 3 mai 2017

9 Creative and Simple Ways to Add Chia Seeds Into Your Everyday Diet

We are big fans of chia over here. The powerful little seeds are basically a wonder to behold: something so innocuous and small contains so much protein, fiber, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron. They've also got serotonin-releasing tryptophan, and they're high in omega-3 fatty acids. Amazing, right?

A common question, however, is: "How do you use chia seeds?" We hear ya. If you're new to the chia game, you're probably thinking, "But what the heck do I even do with these?" We've got plenty of options for you to take your nutrition to the next level with this powerful superfood. Your brain and body will thank you.

As a Pudding. First things first, we love us some chia pudding at POPSUGAR Fitness; it's one of our go-to breakfasts. Filling and nutritious, you might forget this meal is breakfast, because it tastes more like dessert. Learn how to make a basic chia pudding with just four ingredients, then get creative with these tasty recipes.
In Overnight Oats (or in oatmeal!). Mix chia seamlessly into your favorite overnight oats recipe or into a warm bowl of oatmeal for a soothing, calming food that's rich with tryptophan, magnesium, and other de-stressing minerals.
As a Jam. Chia seeds make liquid gelatinous, and making chia jam is an excellent alternative to the labor-intensive traditional recipe. Our chia jam recipe takes 20 minutes!
In a Smoothie. Add chia seeds into your smoothie by blending or stirring in as a last step. Need some recipes? Try our mango smoothie with chia or our strawberry smoothie with chia.
On PB or Avo Toast. Sprinkle some seeds on your favorite peanut butter banana toast or on avocado toast.
Mixed Into Tuna or Chicken Salad. Because chia seeds are basically tasteless, they'll seamlessly integrate into your tuna or chicken salads, packing on extra nutrients in the subtlest of ways.
As Chia Eggs. Are you ready for this? They can make an egg replacement. Vegans, start your engines . . . we mean ovens . . . and get ready to bake with this nutritious substitute for eggs. Learn how to make chia eggs with these simple steps.
In Salad Dressing (or on salads!). Add chia seeds into this ACV dressing for a weight-loss powerhouse, or try this flat-belly chia salad dressing. Don't want to make your own dressing? Sprinkle them on your salad for an added crunch (and all the added nutrients).
Baked Into Everything. You can throw chia seeds into baked goods, including these chia blueberry muffins and this chia seed pizza crust. Mmmm, pizza.

mercredi 3 mai 2017