Super-foods
Good Morning !
Now there is something amazing that can make your morning even better, want to know what it is?A good hearty breakfast, filled with energy promoting foods, or as we call them now a days- Super-foods.
I have recently delved into my student bank account and forked out for some of these infamous Chia seeds, now you may be asking why spend so much on something like this well here are 10 reasons why..
Combat Diabetes
Chia is being studied as a potential natural treatment for type-2 diabetes because of its ability to slow down digestion. The gelatinous coating chia seeds develops when exposed to liquids-can also prevent blood sugar spikes.
Get More Fibre
Just a 28-gram or one-ounce serving of chia has 11 grams of dietary fibre — about a third of the recommended daily intake for adults.
Just a 28-gram or one-ounce serving of chia has 11 grams of dietary fibre — about a third of the recommended daily intake for adults.
Stock Up On Omega-3
Chia seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, with nearly five grams in a one-ounce serving. These fats are important for brain health.
Chia seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, with nearly five grams in a one-ounce serving. These fats are important for brain health.
Stronger Teeth And Bones
A serving of chia seeds has 18 per cent of the recommended daily intake for calcium, which puts your well on your way to maintaining bone and oral health, and preventing osteoporosis.
A serving of chia seeds has 18 per cent of the recommended daily intake for calcium, which puts your well on your way to maintaining bone and oral health, and preventing osteoporosis.
Don't Forget Manganese
Manganese isn't a well-known nutrient, but it's important for our health: it's good for your bones and helps your body use other essential nutrients like biotin and thiamin. One serving of chia seeds, or 28 grams, has 30 per cent of your recommended intake of this mineral.
Manganese isn't a well-known nutrient, but it's important for our health: it's good for your bones and helps your body use other essential nutrients like biotin and thiamin. One serving of chia seeds, or 28 grams, has 30 per cent of your recommended intake of this mineral.
Plenty Of Phosphorus
With 27 per cent of your daily value for phosphorus, chia seeds also helps you maintain healthy bones and teeth. Phosphorus is also used by the body to synthesize protein for cell and tissue growth and repair.
With 27 per cent of your daily value for phosphorus, chia seeds also helps you maintain healthy bones and teeth. Phosphorus is also used by the body to synthesize protein for cell and tissue growth and repair.
Pack In The Protein
Chia seeds also make a great source of protein for vegetarians and don't have any cholesterol. One 28-gram serving of these super seeds has 4.4 grams of protein, nearly 10 per cent of the daily value.
Chia seeds also make a great source of protein for vegetarians and don't have any cholesterol. One 28-gram serving of these super seeds has 4.4 grams of protein, nearly 10 per cent of the daily value.
Fight Belly Fat
Chia's stabilizing effect on blood sugar also fights insulin resistance which can be tied to an increase in belly fat.
Chia's stabilizing effect on blood sugar also fights insulin resistance which can be tied to an increase in belly fat.
Get Full. Faster
Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is also found in chia seeds. While tryptophan is responsible for that strong urge to nap after a big Thanksgiving dinner for example, it also helps regulate appetite, sleep and improve mood.
Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is also found in chia seeds. While tryptophan is responsible for that strong urge to nap after a big Thanksgiving dinner for example, it also helps regulate appetite, sleep and improve mood.
Improve Heart Health
Chia seeds have been shown to improve blood pressure in diabetics, and may also increase healthy cholesterol while lowering total, LDL, and triglyceride cholesterol.
Chia seeds have been shown to improve blood pressure in diabetics, and may also increase healthy cholesterol while lowering total, LDL, and triglyceride cholesterol.
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| Holland & Barratts (£11.99) |
And if you're worried about the taste, don't be, they don't taste of anything and you can easily add them into your morning porridge/yoghurt or even try making a lovely chia pudding! (recipe I will post up soon)
They are quite pricey but I managed to get quite a large bag from Holland & Barratts for £11.99 and that should last a long time as one teaspoon goes a long way.
Another super food I have invested in are Goji Berries, here are some of the reasons why:
Full of Anti-oxidants
Vitamin A:
Helps protect against skin damage, improves night vision and benefits the immune system!
Improved Mood
Again, I purchased these from Holland and Barratt but you can buy them for a reasonable price at supermarkets. But when H&B have there buy one and get another for 1p or half price offer on I can't resist!
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| Goji Berries H&B (£2.39) |
But the fact of the matter is you don't have to spend a fortune to get a super-food into your everyday life, here are some simple ones you may already have in your cupboard!
Here are just a handful:
Blueberries, Avocados, Oats, Salmon, Broccoli, Brown rice, Pears, Kale, Spinach, Greek Yoghurt, Chick peas, Grapefruit, Black/Kidney beans, Almonds, Green tea, Dried fruit, Lentils, Bananas, Eggs, Dark Chocolate, Oranges, Pine nuts, Quinoa, Flaxseeds, Granola and many many more ...
Go down to H&B or your local health food shop and try something different!
Have a good day!
