Chia salads and drinks for weight loss

Chia is a seed with many exceptional nutritional properties; it is rich in Omega-3 (one of the plant species with the highest concentration of alpha-linolenic fatty acid Omega 3, with more Omega-3 than Atlantic salmon), is very energetic and contains vegetable protein of high quality, as it contains all the amino acids the body cannot produce. Besides all this, it is an excellent source of fiber, helps to debug intestines and reduces cholesterol and accumulated toxins in the blood which are a major cause of overweight.

Here we share some recipes that can be prepared with this seed to lose weight.

Chia water

Ingredients

• 2 ½ lt. of water approx.
• 1 cup of chia seeds
• 1 / 3 cup of lemon juice
• Very little brown sugar or molasses (not sweetened with white sugar)

Procedure

1. Soak chia in a cup of water for 2 or 3 hours, or until fluffy and release mucilage.
2. In 2 lt. of water, pour lemon juice and dissolve the brown sugar or honey. Add the soaked chia. Serve cold.
3. NOTE: You can substitute lemon for pineapple, prickly pear, orange, fresh plums or grapes for losing weight.

Quinoa and Chia salad

Ingredients

• 500 grams of quinoa
• Six tablespoons of toasted chia seeds
• A cucumber
• An onion
• Abundant chopped cilantro
• Lemon juice
• Olive Oil
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Cook the quinoa with six cups of boiling water. Lower the heat and let the water get reduced, until the quinoa is tender and somewhat transparent (about 20 minutes). Drain, if necessary, and let cool.
2. Meanwhile, toast the seeds of chia, peel the cucumber and onion finely chopped (can use green onions if desired). Mix all ingredients and season with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. A very fresh and healthy salad.

Carrot, tofu and chia salad

Ingredients

• Two tablespoons of chia seeds
• A carrot
• A tomato
• Half onion
• 50 grams of tofu
• Olive oil and lemon juice
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

1. Start by roasting the seeds of chia in the oven or frying pan, reserve them for later use. Peel the carrot and grate. Cut the tomatoes in your preferred form (cubes, slices, etc.), and onion in fine cuts (if you want, you can pass a few seconds in boiling water to remove the strong flavor).
2. Meanwhile, cut the tofu (fried, marinated in soy sauce, as you prefer) into cubes. Make a dressing with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Place all ingredients in a bowl, season with the mixture and serve. Simple recipe nutritious and filling, perfect for a light dinner.

Chicken and chia salad

Ingredients

• Two boneless chicken breasts, skinless
• Four tablespoons of chia seeds
• Two stalks of celery
• A red pepper
• A medium red onion
• Olive Oil
• Lemon juice
• Soy sauce, pepper and grated ginger

Preparation

1. First, cook the steamed chicken breasts (if you want with a little broth in the liquid to seep into your taste). Meanwhile, roast chia seeds in the oven or pan. Cut the celery into small pieces, the pepper into thin strips and onion. Place all vegetables in a container, where you will add the cooked chicken into cubes and toasted chia seeds.
2. Prepare a vinaigrette with olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, a little pepper and ginger, garnishing the salad with the dressing. Mix well and brings to the table. A beautiful plate and very good for your diet to lose weight.

Sprouts and chia salad

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 3 ripe tomatoes
• 1 red pepper
• 4 tablespoons of plain yogurt
• ½ tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp of chia
• Chopped dill
• Salt
• Pepper

Procedure

1. Cut the cucumber, tomatoes and peppers into pieces and pour into a bowl. Mix the yogurt with the oil and vinegar, add the chia, salt, pepper and dill.
2. Pour mixture over vegetables and mix well. Enjoy it, since is a healthy alternative!

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