Benefits of Sabja seeds (Basil Seeds):
'Sabja seeds' is a very commonly heard term in relation to food items like Falooda, Sherbet, milkshakes, etc. Its slimy texture and tininess are the first things that come to our mind and their addition makes us feel happy.
What is Sabja seed?
Sabja seeds commonly used come from sweet basil, Ocimum basilicum. They are black in color and also resemble chia seeds. The other name of Sabja is Tukmaria.
Sabja seeds are native to India but slightly different from the holy basil- also called Tulsi.
What is Sabja called in English?
In English, Sabja seeds are referred to as sweet basil seeds.
Should we chew Sabja seeds?
Sabja seeds though very useful for good health are very hard to chew and hence one cannot have them in raw form.
The other common question that arises is
Health Benefits of Sabja Seeds
The Sabja contains an abundant amount of fiber and provides surprising health benefits. These seeds are used to prepare several food items like milkshakes, sharbat, falooda, and other popular health drinks. Let us see about the benefits one by one -
For weight loss:
Sabja seeds can be used for weight management purposes. It is full of fiber that makes your stomach full and you do not feel hungry for a certain period of time. After soaking into the water, it has the ability to expand 30 times of its original size thus reducing longing for eating more.
For hair:
The seeds contain an adequate amount of vitamin K, protein, and iron. The nutrients in sabja seeds help to make hair healthy and shining. Add 1 tablespoon of sabja seeds in 1liter water.
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