SABJA SEEDS BENEFITS: Nature's Superfood"

When summer comes, sweat, fatigue and weakness are a regular occurrence. At such times, it is very important to include some natural cooling things in our diet. Today we are going to talk about one such miraculous ingredient - sabja seeds!

What exactly are sabja seeds?

We have all had faluda, right? Those small transparent grains in it are sabja seeds! Sabja means basil seeds. These seeds swell when soaked in water and provide cooling. Not only cooling, but these small seeds also contain a treasure of health!

Nutritional value of sabja seeds:

• Rich in fiber
• A good source of omega-3 fatty acids
• Important minerals like iron, calcium and magnesium
• Full of antioxidants
• That is why sabja seeds should be in our diet!

Benefits of sabja seeds for mothers:

• Provides natural cooling to the body in the hot summer air
• Improves digestion and prevents gas and indigestion
• Antioxidants keep the skin healthy
• Helps balance water and electrolyte levels
• Helps in weight control
• The mother's body needs rest and energy during this period, and sabja seeds are a great natural option for that.

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Benefits of sabja seeds for babies (after 6 months):

Note: If you want to give sabja seeds to your baby, consult a doctor.

• Giving a small portion of soaked sabja seeds in a very thin form reduces the discomfort of summer.
• Improves digestion and reduces the discomfort of gas-colic.
• Keeps the body cool.
• However, babies should not be given too much. It is beneficial only if given regularly and in the right amount of sabja seeds.

How to use sabja seeds?

1. Soak two teaspoons of sabja seeds in a cup of water for 10-15 minutes
2. Once it has sprouted, you can use it by mixing it with cold milk, fruit juice or fruit smoothies
3. You can also drink it with lemonade, bel syrup, or plain water
4. Very easy and quick to prepare!

Things to remember:

• Always drink plenty of water
• Consuming sabja seeds in large quantities can cause digestive distress.
• Do not give sabja seeds to babies below 6 months.
• Consult a doctor before using in certain conditions (such as those with low blood pressure).

FAQ-

1.Is sabja and Chia same?

ANS - No. Both sabja and chia seeds look similar, but they are not the same. Both provide benefits to our body, but they are different. sabja seeds are made from basil seeds while chia seeds come from the Salvia hispanica plant.