BREAKFAST CHIA PUDDING

Chia seeds are very versatile - you can use them for breakfast, dishes, baking, dessert, drinks etc. Just make it however you want it by adding your favorite fruits, nuts or seeds. Chia seeds are loaded with nutrients that can have important benefits to your body.

Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from the plant Salvia Hispanic, which is related to the mint. It was an important food and dietary staple for the Aztecs and Mayans back in the day.

Here are the health benefits of chia seeds, supported by science by www.healthline.com

- They deliver a massive amount of nutrients with very few calories

- They are loaded with antioxidants

- Almost all the carbs in them are fiber

- They are high in protein

- They may help you lose weight due of high fiber and protein content

- High in Omega-3 Fatty Acids

- They may lower your risk of heart disease

- High in many important bone nutrients

- They may reduce blood sugar levels

- They may reduce chronic inflammation

- They are easy to incorporate in your diet

BREAKFAST CHIA

Ingredients:

1/4 c. Chia seeds

1 c. Almondmilk, sweetened or unsweetened

1 tsp. Maple syrup or agave nectar

Topping: Raspberries, blueberries, mangoes and strawberries or any fruits, nuts or seeds of your choice.

Instruction:

1. Put the chia seeds in a clean and dry pint jar, add the milk and sweetener and stir it.

2. Let it set for 15-20 minutes or until chia seeds absorbed the milk.

3. Add the topping of your choice.

Option: This recipe can be refrigerated for few days and ready to go. Make sure to cover the jar tight to ensure the freshness and to keep the fruit from turning soggy.

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