Chia seeds! We're willing to bet this is not the first time you've heard about them. And most definitely won't be your last either. They are the tiny, black and white seeds, known to have a miraculous effect regarding your diet. These tiny seeds are from Salvia Hispanica, a blooming plant in the mint family that is used in everything from pudding to smoothies.

Chia seeds can be a helpful addition to your diet if you're trying to lose weight. And the reason they're so well-liked for weight loss is no secret. The insoluble fibre and protein in chia seeds help you feel satisfied and full. Containing almost 11 grams of fibre per serving, this just might be the final piece in your weight-loss puzzle.

Here are 3 of the best Chia seed recipes that are great to turn up your health journey!

Chia Seed Pudding: 

Ingredients: Coconut or almond milk: 2 cups, Chia seeds: 6 tablespoons, Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon, a pinch of salt, berries of choice or chopped nuts for topping.

Method of Preparation: Fill the jar with milk. Salt, cinnamon, and chia seeds should be added. Shake the mixture thoroughly with the lid on. After chilling for a few hours, thoroughly whisk the mixture to remove any lumps. The pudding needs to be chilled for 12 to 18 hours to set. Serve with any desired toppings, such as fruit or nuts.

Berry Chia Seed Smoothie

Ingredients: Frozen berries of your choice: 1 cup, Unsweetened milk: 1 cup, unflavoured yoghurt: 1/4 cup, Chia seeds: 1 tablespoon

Method of Preparation: Add all the ingredients to a blender, blend until it forms a smooth texture., pour into cups, and enjoy!

Strawberry Chia Seed Popsicles

Ingredients: Frozen strawberries: 3 cups, Almond milk: 1/2 cup, Chia seeds: 1/4 cup

Method of Preparation: Blend all of the ingredients, pour into a popsicle mould, freeze in the refrigerator for a few hours and enjoy!

Alternative ways to consume Chia seeds

Chia seed water is referred to as a miraculous weight loss cure by fitness gurus and influencers. To begin with, there is no standard proportion of water to chia seeds. One spoonful of the seeds should be soaked in a glass of water to make chia seed water for consumption. Chia seeds should be soaked in water for at least 30 minutes or until they have the consistency of a gel similar to tapioca. 

If you don't like the taste of chia water, you can make yourself a chia seeds drink by blending the seeds with your preferred kind of milk and refrigerating it overnight. The taste of chia seeds is not strong, so you don't have to be concerned about unexpected flavour changes when adding them to various dishes. There you go! All you need to begin with this trick is right here. Get started and order your pack of Organic Chia Seeds at Truefarm Foods today!