By adding 1-2 tsp.to smoothies, juice, cereal, yogurt, salads, soups, savoury dishes, you're boosting your calcium, iron and magnesium intake for the day.
Make your own Chia Gel by using 1 part chia, 9 parts water, and add to jams, jellies, and/or chili and sauces.
Benefits
Sprouted chia seed has become known as today’s secret for top athletes. Sprouted chia seeds help to slow the conversion of carbs into sugar. This improves both endurance and digestion.
It is also great for rapidly developing tissue in children, and for the growth and regeneration of tissue during pregnancy and lactation. With it’s ability to aid in regeneration of muscle tissue for conditioning, there is no surprise why athletes, weight lifters love the benefits of sprouted chia seeds. Protein quickly absorbs into the tissue to be utilized by the cells.
Sprouted chia seed has increased calcium, magnesium, iron, fiber, omega 3 and antioxidants compared to regular chia seed.