JAKARTA - Breakfast is an important meal time to start the day with optimal energy. One of the food ingredients recommended by nutritionists to consume at breakfast is Chia seeds.
Chia seeds are considered a superfood, because of its abundant nutritional content and is very beneficial for the body. A nutritionist and CEO of the NY Nutrition Group, said that chia seeds are rich in fiber, magnesium, vitamin B, iron, and contain a little protein.
In addition, Chia seeds also contain omega-3 fatty acids which are important to maintain brain and heart health. This content can also help reduce inflammation in the body.
In one serving (about 2 to 3 tablespoons) of Chia seeds, there are 10 grams of fiber, which is equivalent to a third of daily needs. The fiber can help improve digestion by softening and increasing the volume of sephazard, making it a natural solution for those who experience constipation.
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Not only that, another advantage of Chia seeds is its flexibility. Chia seeds can easily be added to various favorite breakfast menus.
Some ways to enjoy Chia seeds that you can do at breakfast are sprinkling them on yogurt or foam, mixing them into smoothies, using them as fried bread toppings, soaking in milk, and mixing them in drinking water or juice to become refreshing fiber-rich drinks.
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