Find out how to prepare tasty and healthy options to lose weight in a healthy way
Chia is a very healthy food and offers countless benefits for the body, especially for those who want to lose weight. Since it contains omega 3, iron, antioxidants, potassium and soluble and insoluble fibre, it increases the body’s immune defenses, helps protect the body from chronic diseases and regulates intestinal transit, preventing constipation.
“[A semente de chia] It also gives a greater sense of satiety, since in contact with the liquids inside the stomach it forms a sort of ‘gel’ which dilates the stomach, also helping to lose weight”, explains nutritionist Roseli Rossi.
Furthermore, being versatile, it can also be used in the preparation of various dishes. So, check out 5 chia seed recipes to include in your menu and lose weight healthily!
Chia pudding with pitaya
ingredients
- 1/2 pink pitaya
- 1/3 cup oat milk
- 3 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar cane molasses
- Blueberries to decorate
Preparation method
In a blender, blend the pitaya, oat milk, coconut milk and sugar cane syrup until smooth. Transfer to a container, add the chia and mix well. Store in the refrigerator until it reaches the consistency of a pudding. Then serve garnished with blueberries.
Rice pudding with chia
ingredients
- 1 cup of tea rice
- Water for cooking
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 5 cloves
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tablespoons xylitol
- Lemon zest to taste
Preparation method
Place the rice in a pan, cover it with water and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Then add the coconut milk, cloves, cinnamon, xylitol and chia seeds and mix well. Cook for another 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, wait for it to cool and serve garnished with lemon zest.
Oat pancakes with chia
ingredients
Pasta
- 3 tablespoons of oatmeal
- 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 250ml of water
- 1 pinch of salt
- Chopped rosemary and parsley to taste
- Coconut oil for greasing
Filling
- 4 slices of Minas cheese
- 4 cherry tomatoes cut in half
- Oregano to taste
Preparation method
Pasta
Place the oats, chia, rosemary, parsley and salt in a container and cover with water. Mix, cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Then grease a pan with coconut oil and, using a ladle, take some of the dough and place it on the pan. Cook until it starts to boil and turn the other side to brown. Repeat the operation with all the dough and set aside.
Filling
Take one of the pancakes and fill it with cheese and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with oregano and fold in half. Repeat the operation with all the dough and then serve.
Chia cheese bread
ingredients
- 250 g of acidic cassava starch
- 250 g of cheese grated white
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 40 g of coconut oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds
- Salt to taste
- Coconut oil for greasing
Preparation method
In a pan, add the milk and coconut oil and place over medium heat to heat through. Turn off the heat, add the acidic cassava starch and salt and mix well. Add the eggs, white cheese, salt and chia seeds and mix until smooth. Then, with the help of a spoon, take some dough and form a ball. Repeat the operation with all the dough and place it on a baking tray greased with coconut oil. Bake in a preheated oven at 180ºC until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Mint cream with pineapple and chia
ingredients
Cream
- 1 cup chopped mint leaves
- 1/2 cup tea cashew nuts
- 1 cup chia seeds
- 250 g of natural yogurt
Pineapple
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 pineapple peeled and cut into slices
Preparation method
Place all the cream ingredients in a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Place in the refrigerator to cool. Meanwhile, grease a pan with coconut oil and heat it over medium heat. Gradually add the pineapple slices and grill. Then arrange the fruit on a plate and serve with the mint cream.
Source: Terra
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