Living Zen basil is the new chia seed: here’s everything you need to know by Sharon Feiereisen

“When a ready-to-eat food product is both versatile and has zero net carbs – I’m automatically intrigued. Zen Basil is a new high fiber product that will put your chia seeds to shame! They’ve got all the same properties in terms of texture and how they expand with liquid, but with way more health benefits.”

Basil Seeds for Weight Loss

“Basil seeds are touted as the newest superfood, a replacement for those tired old chia seeds you swirl into your smoothies and oatmeal.

Basil seeds provide significant amounts of the minerals magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc and healthy fats

Basil seeds trump chia seeds when it comes to fiber content, with 7 grams per tablespoon, compared to 4 grams in a tablespoon of chia, per USDA data. This is where they can play an important role in weight loss.”

Basil Seeds Are the New Chia Seeds — Here's What You Need to Know

Why Should You Stock Up on Basil Seeds?

“chia seeds have had more than their 15 minutes of fame over the past decade or so. But it appears there's a "new" seed looking to steal the limelight. Basil seeds have been gaining steam, thanks to their stellar nutritional profile that rivals chia seeds.”

“Aside from their gelling powers, chia seeds are lauded for their fiber content. But that's where basil seeds outshine, and then some. "Basil seeds have zero net carbs and almost twice as much fiber, potassium, iron and calcium as chia seeds," Tanya Zuckerbrot, RD and CEO and founder of F-Factor, tells LIVESTRONG.com.”

Trend Alert: Basil Seeds

Move over chia and flax, there’s a new seed in town.



8 to know about the new #TRENDING seed: basil seeds

“Basil seeds are rich in plant compounds including flavonoids and other polyphenols which have anti-inflammatory properties, are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, and are a a prebiotic, so they can help repopulate the micro-biome. One 1 tablespoon (13g) serving of basil seeds is 60 calories and contains 7g carbs, 7g fiber, 2g protein, 2.5g fat and 1,240 mg omega-3 fatty acids.”

 

10 Amazing Basil Seeds Health Benefits & Uses

“The most notable health benefits of basil seeds include their ability to improve digestive health, aid in weight loss efforts, boost the appearance of the skin, strengthen the hair, regulate blood sugar, cool the body, relieves stress, build strong bones, lower blood pressure, improve vision, reduce inflammations, lower cholesterol, and prevent certain infections.”

Basil Seeds: The Bloat-Busting Ingredient That's About To Take On Chia

“Basil seeds are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, and iron and a fantastic source of fiber, with one tablespoon containing 26 percent of your daily value. Some research also suggests that basil seeds have blood-sugar-balancing properties. One 2016 found that an aqueous extract of basil seeds significantly reduced blood glucose levels and improved body weight in rats with diabetes.”

Lo Bosworth is Obsessed with Basil Seeds

The superfood Lo is currently obsessing over are basil seeds. As a classically trained French chef, wellness guru, and partner with McCormick's Flavor Forecast, Bosworth is always on top of the latest food trends, so I asked her to tell me about a food she's been really into lately. Her surprising answer? "Basil seeds, which are so cool," she says. "I didn't know what a basil seed was until recently, but they're like the new chia seed to be honest…

11+ Reported Health Benefits of Basil Seeds

“Basil smells and tastes sweet, and it’s also highly nutritious. For example, 1/4 cup of chopped basil gives you 31% of your daily vitamin K needs – so it’s a great addition if you’re lacking in that vitamin. (Check out these vitamin K deficiency symptoms if you aren’t sure.) Now, basil seeds are emerging as one of the newest superfoods, and if you’re not into the taste of chia seeds, basil seeds can easily replace them or be used alongside them. Want to know some of the reported health benefits of basil seeds?”

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