#Chia is an important constant ingredient in our #HappyBites.
Here are some facts you didn’t know about #chiaseeds: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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· Grown in the Salvia Hispanic plant, a member of the #mint family since 3500 B.C in South America ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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· In The Past, it was used in #medicine, grinded into #flour, mixed in #drinks and pressed for #oil. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
· Ancient civilizations believed that chia seed provided #supernatural powers and they used it as a sacrifice in religious ceremonies. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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· They don’t have a strong flavour and form a gel when mixed with liquid. It can be used as an egg replacer or thickener in soups. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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· They are loaded with #fiber, #proteins #omega-3 fatty acids ( #ALA), #antioxidants. Also high #B-vitamins, #Calcium, #Magnesium, and #Phosphorous
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#happybites #instavegans #factsabout #chiaseeds #plantbased #plantbaseddiet #healthfood