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Raspberry-Vanilla Chia Jam

A low-sugar raspberry chia jam. Raspberries are low-calorie, nutrient-dense, low-glycemic, with significant fiber, vitamin C for iron absorption, and antioxidant compounds that help prevent disease.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen raspberries
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Cook the berries in a small pot over medium heat, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until broken down. Remove from the heat and stir in the chia seeds, lemon juice, and vanilla. Add the maple syrup to taste, depending how sweet the fruit is. Let cool completely.
  2. Chill in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving, best overnight. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Vitamin C
    From: Raspberries
  • Dietary fiber
    From: Raspberries

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Hip Fracture
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Wrinkles
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Varicose Veins
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cataracts
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin C
  • Common cold
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Skin Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • High blood pressure
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cancer
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Adrenal Burnout
    Addresses · via Vitamin C
  • Telomere Shortening
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Heart disease
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Constipation
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Premature Death
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Diverticulosis
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Hemorrhoids
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Hiatal Hernia
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Acid Reflux
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Breast cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Frailty
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Stroke
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Osteoarthritis
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • All-Cause Mortality
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Insomnia
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Colorectal cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Periodontitis
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Colon Cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Asthma
    Improves · via Dietary fiber
  • Coronary Artery Disease
    Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
  • Chronic inflammation (inflammaging)
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Osteoporosis
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber
  • Obesity
    Protects against · via Dietary fiber

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