Nutrition and Health Properties of DESAMEX CHIA

DESAMEX CHIA is a super healthy, nutritious food that is excellent in every way:

1. It is 100% Gluten Free, cholesterol and trans fat free.
2. It is very easy to digest but yet provides long lasting energy due to its high fiber content and low glycemic index, which together keep blood sugar and insulin production slow and steady for hours. (The AZTEC and MAYAN peoples ate this food to maintain long endurance.)
3. It contains the highest source of OMEGA 3 essential fatty acids of any food in an optimal ratio of 3 parts OMEGA 3 to 1 part OMEGA 6.
4. It is also very high in protein at 19 to 23 %--much higher than most all other seeds or grains. In addition, the amino acids are in a favorable ratio for our bodies.

In addition, DESAMEX CHIA has been said to have these additional properties and benefits:

1. Studies have shown that CHIA seeds can have a favorable effect on the following complaints: high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, coronary and vascular disease, and depression.
2. Due to the high percentage of OMEGA 3s, the intake of CHIA increases the ability to concentrate and provides an emotional balance, especially with children and adolescents. And since children do not like to take the oil, seeds or milled seed is a perfect way to get the nutrition of CHIA.
3. A further excellent feature of CHIA is the ability to take up 7-12 times as much water in ratio to its own weight. The formation of a Polysaccharide gel out of fiber and roughage prevents the premature decrease of carbohydrates through enzymes in the stomach and thus regulates the blood sugar level. The body is provided with energy over a longer time span. This is an important aspect for diabetics.
4. In addition the action of the bowels is stimulated and the digestion is also regulated.
5. Athletes also enjoy this effect and also have a stronger and quicker muscle growth, through the high percentage of high quality protein with vital amino acids.
6. Clinical studies prove that the essential fatty acids regulate the blood pressure and protect against coronary and vascular diseases.
7. FOR YOUR PETS – DESAMEX CHIA will provide the same health benefits for your pets as for yourself. As pet owners ourselves, we highly recommend adding it to your pets food. They will love you for it!

OMEGA 3 and OMEGA 6 ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS HEALTH BENEFITS

These 2 fatty acids are essential, because the body cannot produce them themselves, and therefore is dependent on the daily intake of food. They are the basis for certain substances (Eicosanoid Group), which regulate various bodily processes, such as blood lipid concentrations, blood clotting and blood pressure. Various sources of OMEGA-3 and OMEGA-6 fatty acids can be found in many vegetable oils, such as sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, soya oil or linseed/flax oil. However, most people eat too high of a ratio of OMEGA 6 to OMEGA 3. The oil in the CHIA seed has a ratio of fatty acids of OMEGA-3 to OMEGA-6 of 3:1. This means a by far less intake of OMEGA-6 fatty acids and the highest possible intake of OMEGA-3. Our nutrition often has too little OMEGA-3 fatty acids and an excessive amount of OMEGA-6.

The oil in CHIA SEEDS is exceptional! With more than 60% of valuable OMEGA-3 linolenic acids, it is one of the highest in the plant world.

OMEGA-3 fatty acids stimulate the neurological chemical communication in the brain cells and play a positive role in the neurological cellular fluidity. Scientific research about the effect of too low levels in the body of OMEGA-3 fatty acids on the cell membranes of the brain are seen by experts as responsible for psychosomatic disorders. It has been proven that the mind can improve intellectual performance and relationship behavior through the intake of OMEGA-3 with the right balance of OMEGA-6.

Here are some examples for the different uses of CHIA:

Due to its good and natural taste there are many uses in delicious recipes.

CHIA can be used in the kitchen cooked as well uncooked, for example CHIA is a delicious whole seed ingredient for salads or as milled into salad dressings.

Recipes with CHIA

CHIA gel used in a beverage.

Take 1 Volume CHIA seed and stir it up in 7 Volumes water or juice. The fluid should be left for 20 minutes with occasional stirring. However, it is more palatable to drink it before it gels too much. The gelling is helpful for digestion and regulation. If you WANT to thicken a beverage, just leave it sit to your preference.

CHIA in bread

There is nothing better than crispy, home-baked bread. Try baking bread with CHIA seeds. The bread will be crispy and stays fresh longer.

CHIA SEED, whole or milled, is an excellent ingredient for other individual recipes. Experiment.

Polenta with CHIA

The Aztecs often prepared meals like polenta together with CHIA. Depending on whether the polenta should be a sweet or a spicy meal, the Aztecs flavored their polenta with honey or with chili pepper.

Fruit-yogurt with CHIA

First cut 4 oz. fruit of your choice. Mix the fruits with 1 cup yogurt and two tablespoons of CHIA seeds.

Muesli or Granola with CHIA

CHIA is also a tasty ingredient for muesli or granola. You can add two or more tablespoons of CHIA seeds to your breakfast bowl.