Also know as Sabja Seeds. These are power-packed with loads of nutrition and immunity-boosting properties. They are also low in calories.
Drinks including sabja seeds provide great relief from the scorching heat of summers. Sabja seeds are known to reduce body heat and have a soothing effect on the stomach. These seeds can be part of a variety of drinks like lemonades, coconut water, coconut milk, milkshakes, smoothies, yoghurt etc.
Sabja seeds are rich in soluble fibre. When these seeds are added to our diet with a good quantity of water, they absorb water and thus help in drawing water to our gut. This promotes daily bowel movement. Thus, people suffering from constipation get tremendous relief by making sabja a part of their daily diet.
Sabja seeds contain pectin among many other soluble fibres. Pectin is proved to have prebiotic benefits. It is thus important in modulating the composition and metabolism of the complex gut microbiota and thereby increasing the number of good bacteria in the gut.
Sabja seeds are a rich source of iron, calcium and magnesium. Sabja seeds are the best source to increase iron and calcium levels in case of deficiency.
Sabja seeds have proven anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. They are helpful in curing mouth ulcers. They can be used as a mouth freshener. These seeds also help to combat various dental issues like bad breath, plaque, and cavities.
Sabja seeds have a calming effect on the body as well as the mind. They reduce stress, tension, and anxiety, leaving us to feel happier. Sabja seeds are rich in flavonoids, tannins and terpenoids. Their anti-oxidant activity is also shown to have memory-enhancing effects in some.