New Delhi: Chia seeds are incredibly rich in nutrients, including protein, dietary fibre and antioxidants. Here are ways to include it in your everyday diet.
- Chia seed pudding
Soak chia seeds in water overnight, so they take on a tapioca-like texture. Add spices and a bit of stevia for sweetness for a pudding-like treat.
- Toppings
Add them to virtually any dish, from raw yogurt to applesauce to smoothies.
- On-the-go snacks
There are ready-made snack pouches that contain chia seeds as a primary ingredient. Just watch out for the sugar content of these.
- Chia Spread
Blend chia seeds with berries and stevia to make your own homemade jam.
- Healthy ‘breading’
Blend chia seeds with finely ground nuts and your choice of spices for a delicious breadcrumb replacement.
