5 Reasons Why Weight Loss Through Sabja Seeds Is A Good Idea

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5. Sabja Seeds are Low Cal and High Nutrient Substance

Another highly attractive aspect of sabja seeds is that they are low in calories and high on vital nutrients.

They are rich in carbohydrates most of which are soluble dietary fibres that are not digested in the body and enhance the level of satiety.

Sabja seeds are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin B-complex, vitamin E & K, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron – all nutrients being essential for weight loss and management.

So rather than using weight loss supplements (fat burner) and face the after effects of their usage [10], it is always better to go for natural weight loss aiding substances which do not pose any ill effects that provide other health benefits also.

Did you Know?

Like other seeds, sabja seeds also secrete essential oils and these oils contain more than almost 200 therapeutic compounds rich in flavonoids, phytosterols, polyphenols, triterpines, alkaloids.

Let us also tell you that each of these compounds contributes to the medicinal properties of sabja seeds.

Sabja seeds also contain planteose, mucilage, polysaccharides and oil rich in linoleic acid, linolenic acid and unsaturated fatty acids.

How to Consume Sabja Seeds?

Instead of trying to chew unsoaked sabja seeds, it is always better soak them in water and then consume. Just take 1 teaspoon of sabja seeds and soak them in a glass of water. Wait till they form a gel-like consistency.

Consume this water and gel mix half an hour before meals. basil seeds and soak them in one glass of water. Set them aside till they swell and form a gel. Doing this will control your appetite thus reducing your calorie intake during your meals.

Interesting Sherbet Recipe Using Sabja Seeds

Ingredients

2 tsp sabja seeds
2 glasses of chilled water and ice cubes
6 tbsp Roohafza/rose syrup/strawberry syrup
2 tsp lemon extracted juice
5-6 mint leaves

Method

Wash the sabja seeds thoroughly in running water.

Soak 2 tsp sabja seeds in a glass of water for about 2 hours.

Once soaked, they will appear swollen and 20-40% larger than their original size.

Now strain the excess water from the soaked seeds.

In a glass, add 3 tbsp Roohafza/rose syrup/any other flavoured syrup of your choice.

Add chilled water into the glass and stir well.

Add a tablespoon of soaked sabja seeds into it.

Add in some lemon extracted juice and mint leaves.

Add ice cubes and, stir well and serve chilled.

You can use any flavour of your choices like orange, raspberry, mango, litchi, lemon and the likes to prepare your choice of sabja sherbet.

This sherbet (sweet drink) along with being healthy, aids in weight loss too. Also, it acts as a body coolant during summers. So try this today!

So this was all about sabja seeds and their role in weight loss. If you know more about sabja seeds and ways to make these elements interesting for consumption, please send in your thoughts and recipes in the comment section below.

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