Pia has released a recipe book about chia seeds, one of the "superfoods" that is attracting attention, "1 tablespoon healthy chia seed recipe" (918 yen including tax).


Chia seeds are a species of Labiatae plant called chia. It is about the size of a sesame seed, and when it absorbs water, a gelatinous substance is formed around the seeds. It is attracting attention because it is rich in dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids that cannot be produced by the body, and also contains various other nutrients.


This recipe book introduces recipes, desserts, baked goods, etc. that are useful for daily cooking, from simple recipes such as mixing with smoothies and yogurt. He also answers questions about daily intake, such as how to store chia seeds and how to eat them with medicine. The medical supervision is Hiromasa Kazama of Sainokuni Higashi Omiya Medical Center and Yuki Hiramatsu, a beauty consultant. The recipe was devised by food coordinator Hazuki Kajiyama.