Mila is a super food to add to your daily diet. It is made from the Chia seeds which are freely available in the market. Mila is packed with multivitamins and nutrients. It is an energy boosting food and helps to build up the immune system because it has antioxidant properties. It is used to lower blood sugar, fight against high cholesterol and avoid heart diseases. Here are five ways to add mila to your diet.
1. Snacks
One can add mila seeds to almost everything - yogurt, cereal, jams and jellies, peanut butter, smoothies and even most sauces. Mila seeds are a good fat substitute and boost energy and endurance. It also helps to control blood sugar. You can use mila seeds by sprinkling them directly on the food, either whole or ground. Mila seeds are also excellent when included in baked cookies, bread and cakes.
2. Smoothies
Mila seeds can be used in a smoothie. It is a perfect way to enjoy a healthy drink without worrying about the extra sugar and calories one can consume with a normal drink. Take a cup of fresh strawberries and raspberries, add ½ cup of mila seeds and 1 cup of mila milk to a blender. Mix well, then add some crushed ice and churn again. Serve the smoothie in a tall glass with some thyme leaves.
3. Fruit Chiller
A mila chiller is a perfect dessert on the day when food cravings are high. To make a chiller, you'll need 2 cups of mila gel, 1 cup of fruit juice, and 1 cup fruit pulp. Mix all the ingredients and freeze for an hour. It looks very presentable when served in desert bowls decorated with some cardamom powder and peanuts.
4. Dinner Option
To make Mila Noodle Stir-Fry, you'll need: 2 tablespoons dry mila seed, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1-2 tablespoons ginger root (minced), 3-4 garlic cloves (finely chopped), 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 3 tablespoons tamari, 1-2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar (optional), 3/4 cup water (filtered), 2-4 cups kale/spinach (coarsely chopped), 2 carrots (finely sliced), 1/2 onion (finely sliced), 1/2 bell pepper- red/yellow or orange (finely sliced), 3 oz mushrooms, 2 tomatoes (chopped) and 3 cups cooked noodles (strained).
In a large wok, sauté ginger and onion in oil over medium heat until softened (about 3 minutes). Add tamari, rice wine vinegar and water. Stir fry for an additional 5 minutes. Add vegetables, garlic, tomatoes, mila seeds and chili powder. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, but still firm. Stir occasionally. Serve over noodles.
5. Pancakes
A healthy snack at any time is a Mila Pancake: Mix one cup of whole meal flour to two tablespoon of baking powder. Add 2 tablespoon each of honey and brown sugar and mix. Then add 2 cups of mila milk and ¾ cup of mila gel, and mix well with a pinch of salt. Pour the batter onto a hot frying pan, about 3-4 inches in diameter, and cook it like any other pancakes. Enjoy while it is hot!
