chia seeds for weight loss recipe

The Chia seeds for weight loss water recipe is a drink in which chia seeds are soaked well in water to drink at any time of the day. It is healthy and easy water to make using chia, which is readily available in every grocery store.

These seeds have many health benefits, which I will be sharing below in detail in this recipe post.

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• About the recipe
• Benefits for weight loss
• Recipes and uses of chia seeds
• How to use chia seeds for weight loss
• Recipe
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About the recipe

Chia seeds appear black and grey and also contain small spots on the seeds.

These have high nutritional value and are a great diet tip to include during meals.

It appears in tiny oval-shaped seeds and is beneficial if soaked in water for a few minutes.

They are grown from a Salvia Hispanica plant and are commonly available in every local store.

It has high commercial value nowadays as many are aware of these seeds and also the advantages it has attached to them.

I like to soak chia seeds for at least 30 minutes to 2-3 hours to plump up nicely and then use them in recipes or to make a drink.

Chia seeds have many uses and benefits, as well as the best source of nutrients and minerals and aid in weight loss.

It is a simple and easy process of soaking chia seeds in water with fantastic texture, and this drink keeps us hydrated and full if appropriately used.

This chia seeds weight loss recipe drink is one of the best weight loss detox water that can be made quickly and as soon as under 30 minutes and used to enjoy its benefits.

Below are the ingredients required to soak chia seeds in water and consumed by adding lemon and honey.

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Ingredients

Chia seeds: Use black chia seeds that are small and oval and increase or swell up if soaked for a while in the water.

Lemon: Adding lemon to weight loss drinks has added value and improves the taste of the drink or water to which it is added.

Adding it by making it into slices or chopping them into pieces, or adding its extract gives flavor and taste.

Honey: It adds slightly sweet flavors to the not-so-flavorful drink.

Best time to drink chia seeds water for weight loss

Chia seeds are best in the morning as they are easy to consume during morning meals and give maximum benefits with morning usage.

Any detox drink in the morning works best for the human body; the same goes for soaked chia seeds in water.

The chia seeds have a good amount of protein, and a protein-rich diet aids well in losing weight.

Protein keeps the tummy full and does not increase appetite quickly, and these seeds are also rich in fiber which helps the seeds to digest slowly and helps us eat often and gain weight.

The seeds enter the body and expand in the stomach. This happens because the seeds, after soaking, gain a lot of water and plump up, which helps in keeping the tummy full and not feeling hungry for a long time.

Thus, avoid eating or looking for unhealthy foodstuff.

Just because it is rich in fiber and protein and helps in proper digestion, it is a better option to consume during the mornings.

Still, consuming this recipe of chia seeds for weight loss only in the mornings is unnecessary. It can be consumed at any time of the day.

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Benefits for weight loss

As already mentioned, they have high fibrous content, and fibrous food always helps in better digestion and is a rich source of protein.

A protein-rich rather than a high carbohydrate diet is always a good and healthy option.

It is a low-calorie seed that can be used in many recipes and increase its health value.

It is known to control blood sugar levels and can improve heart health in any form.

It can also support bone health with its consumption and is high in antioxidants.

Antioxidants help the human body in cell repair and can help fight various diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

It is a rich source of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, and all these minerals aid in building bones in the body.

It keeps our body hydrated and boosts energy levels during the day and workouts by making a simple drink soaking chia seeds in water.

Not only the benefits but there are many more uses and recipes where they are used.

Other simple weight loss drinks, such as the green juice weight loss recipe, work well and are quick to make.

Lemon with chia seeds

Using lemon in chia seeds water has additional benefits, as we all are aware of the benefits lemon gives us.

It is high in vitamin c and can prevent various skin diseases, and can keep the skin fresh and younger.

Lemon is used to make many kinds of detoxification drinks to flush out toxins from the body.

Lemon is rich in antioxidants and can fight many bacterial infections and is also used to treat several ailments such as colds, flu, etc...

Using it along with chia is a fantastic way to reap the benefits of both ingredients that have high nutritional value as both are rich in many vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.

Recipes and uses of chia seeds

Chia seeds are used in many various recipes. They are not just soaked in water but added to many delicacies depending on the type of recipe made.

They are highly used in oatmeal recipes where the oatmeal is soaked overnight in milk or yogurt by adding chia seeds, and the soaked overnights oats are used as a morning breakfast.

I have already shared a healthy overnights oats recipe for weight loss using chia seeds which is an excellent source of protein and fat cutter recipe.

They are used to make puddings. The chia seeds are soaked in almond milk and any milk and allowed to appear gelly after allowing them to sit for a while and then consumed like pudding.

They are highly used in juices and smoothies and are also helpful in making protein balls along with other healthy protein ingredients.

They are used to make jams which can be used to apply to pieces of bread, sandwiches, cookies, etc., and eaten.

They are used in baking, adding to bars, muffins, bread, and salad dressings.

They can be used directly in the form of seeds and do not require grinding into a powder, whereas flax seeds can be done that way.

How to use chia seeds for weight loss

• Take a glass and pour water into a cup or glass.
• Add a teaspoon or two chia seeds to the glass of water.
• Stir well and keep stirring for a few minutes.
• They do not settle at the bottom and need stirring correctly for them to get mixed well.
• Let them sit in water for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour or 2 hours if not in a hurry.
• They must be stirred between soaking to help all the seeds plump well.
• They absorb water and expand at least ten times their size after soaking.
• These soaked seeds' chia water expands in their size, and using chia seeds in soaked form is more beneficial than not in a soaked form.
• The flavor is mild and does not contain any taste to define. It's just a plain drink.
• Now add some lemon extract to improve flavor, taste good, and help drink quickly.
• Also, add honey to make it sweeter and help to consume quickly. Plus, it also has its benefits, and adding honey lemon to chia water is more advisable than just plain soaked water.

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When to drink?

Preferably, try to drink it early but not necessarily have it in the morning. It can be taken anytime during the day as an energy or hydrating drink.

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