Thursday, August 10, 2017

Chia Seed Lemonade




4 servings of Chia Seed Lemoade
71 Kcal per serving

3 Tbsp Chia seed (42g)
4 lemons (280g)
2 Tbsp honey
4 cups water


Chia seeds are loaded with fibers, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids, ALA (alpha linolenic acid), massive nutrients yet very low calories.  In addition, chia seeds contain high amount antioxidants, such as ferulic acid, caffeic acid, quercetin, which can help us cleaning up free radicals.  Furthermore, the outer coat of the chia seeds consists of water-soluble mucilage, a non-starch polysaccharide, which swells up in water and become gelatinous.  Mucilage in fact can help stabilize blood glucose and improve bowl movements.  Lemon are the most nutritionally powerful fruits that contain a lot of antioxidants and flavonoids, including citric acid, vitamin C, hesperetin, naringin, naringenin, carotenes, and lutein.  Their intense citrus aroma and sour flavor increase your appetite on a hot summer day. Although honey contains high levels of sugar, abundant antioxidants in honey can help our digestive system and boost our immune system.

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