Morlife Chia Seeds #1453271553

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Morlife Chia Seeds

Originate from South America and have been as a food for thousands of years by the Mayans and Aztecs. Recently chia seeds have been labelled as a complete superfood due to their essential fatty acid, dietary fibre and protein content. Chia seeds are a great boost to anyones diet plus they are free from gluten, colours, flavours & preservatives.

Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) have been reached superfood status as they are the richest plant source of Omega 3 essential fatty acids, dietary fibre and protein. The nutrient dense seeds also contain a wide range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and other fatty acids.

Chia seeds swell to almost 10 times their original size when added to water or other liquids. Once they have been mixed with a liquid they form a gel that can be used in a variety of different cooking applications.

Morlife Chia Seeds can easily be added to a wide variety of foods such as cereals, porridge, yoghurt, smoothies, sauces or salad dressings. They can even be baked into biscuits, breads, muffins, cakes and used to thicken sauces or cooked into any savoury dish. You can even get creative and mix them with delicious combinations of herbs and spices and use to coat and marinate meat, seafood or chicken. Chia seeds are so versatile, they are the easy way to add nutrients to your diet.

Chia Seeds and Essential Fatty Acids

Morlife Chia Seeds contain 32 to 39 percent oil, and this oil has the highest natural percentage of alpha-linolenic acid or omega 3 - up to 64 percent.    The oil also contains omega 6 essential fatty acids, and has an omega 3 to omega 6 ratio of 3:2.  Chia seeds are also rich in long-chain triglycerides which help to maintain the proper wall flexibility of the cells and also restore the correct cholesterol to triglycerides ratio.  The omega 3 found in chia seeds is converted by the body into DHA and EPA fatty acids - the same kinds that are found in fish oil.

Essential fatty acids are vital in the body, helping muscles to recover after exercise or other physical exertion.  They also help to increase the metabolism, thus helping in fat burning and weight loss.  Essential fatty acids also play a part in generating the electrical currents that make the heart beat correctly.  As well, they govern food absorption, mental health, and the process of oxidation and growth.

Chia Seeds and Nutrients

As well as essential fatty acids, Morlife Chia Seeds contain up to 23 percent protein.  This protein is a complete protein and can be very effectively utilised by the body.  It is also gluten free.  Chia seeds are also rich in B vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, boron, and copper.  In actual fact, chia seeds contain six times more calcium than milk does by weight, and the calcium in chia seeds is more easily absorbable by the body than the calcium in milk is.  Chia seeds have three times more iron than spinach, and fifteen times more magnesium than broccoli.

Chia Seeds and Antioxidants

Morlife Chia Seeds are also rich in antioxidants, especially chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, and flavanol glycosides.  They also contain myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol flavonols that protect the fatty acids from oxidation.  These natural antioxidants mean that the chia seeds do not require refrigeration or added natural antioxidants to remain fresh.

How to use Chia Seeds

Morlife Chia Seeds can be used in any recipe that uses flax seeds.  Ground or whole chia seeds can be sprinkled on cereals or salads, or you can simply eat them as a snack.  They can also be used in dressings, sauces, and smoothies.  Alternatively, you can stir a tablespoon of chia seeds into a glass of water or juice, stirring to remove any lumps, and letting sit for about five minutes before drinking.