More and more people are joining in the effort to maintain a healthy and varied diet. And with the times we live in, it is important to take care of our health, in all aspects. From Quesería La Antigua we have been thinking about natural consumption for some time, not only with our cheeses, but also with the components we add… In this case we are going to talk about Chia and its properties… Do you know the benefits of chia?
The consumption of chia seeds is booming, it is included in the food trend of consuming vegetable and organic products… What do you know about this vegetable?
Chia comes from the Americas, more specifically from Nicaragua, Guatemala and part of Mexico. In Europe, it began to be sold directly for consumption in 2013, and can be found in herbalists and organic stores. Although lately, more and more large supermarkets are adding to the sale of these seeds.
It is a food that is used both to decorate and to give texture to doughs such as bread or cookies. It is also used as flour in many bakery recipes.
In addition to these uses, a well-known use is as a chia gel. If included in liquid products, such as milk, it creates a kind of “pudding” that is delicious. And if that were not enough, it serves as an egg substitute in vegan dishes, all thanks to its binding properties.
One of its main benefits is its high content of Omega 3 fatty acids, making it good for the bones. This proportion of Omega-3 fatty acids has anti-inflammatory effects.
It also provides a large amount of protein, and not only that, it has a high fiber content, a great ally for constipation and cholesterol.
Although there are no advanced studies on health effects, there are small clinical studies that confirm that these seeds reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension.
In addition, thanks to the large amount of fiber they contain, they are good for the intestinal transit, helping the digestion of our body.
They are totally suitable for people with celiac disease as they do not contain gluten, even so, it is important that the label bears the distinctive “gluten-free”, as it may be mixed with foods that do contain gluten.
Also, they help to satiate us more easily, with a pleasantflavor that does not alter the rest of the food with which we combine it.
After knowing this great number of benefits of chia… Do you want to try it?
It happened to us! And so, we thought of adding it to one of our cheeses: Sheep Cheese with Anise and Chia. And believe us, it was a great choice. These seeds combine perfectly with our artisan cheeses.
In fact, it is designed so that it can be consumed by anyone who wants it… Even those who are lactose intolerant! We have a reference of this cheese totally free of lactose.
If you want to try it, you can get it in our online store… You won’t regret it!
