Seven Amazing Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia seeds have been known as a nutritional powerhouse for years. They were a staple in Aztec and Mayan cultures because they are packed in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, plant-based protein, and many nutrients such as zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium. They are also loaded with antioxidants such as quercetin, kaempferol, and caffeic acid. As a result of its contents packaged in these tiny seeds, there are seven amazing benefits of chia seeds.
Chia seeds:
1. Help manage weight.
It only takes a one-ounce serving (2 tablespoons) of chia seeds to give you 39% of your recommended daily fiber allowance. The soluble fiber in the seeds absorbs water. This allows the seeds to expand in your stomach and makes you feel full. In this way, chia seeds help you to manage weight loss by making you feel full. www.researchga...
2. Lower inflammation.
Chronic inflammation is a root cause behind many diseases. It’s the caffeic acid, a powerful antioxidant along with quercetin that helps to fight inflammation in the body. Keeping the inflammation levels in your body low is a key to staying healthy and avoiding complications with Covid-19. www.ncbi.nlm.n...
3. Reduce cancer risk.
Chia seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids that help promote a lower omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio. This lower ratio is associated with reducing risks of both heart disease and cancer. The fiber in chia seeds also helps to remove toxins from the body. pubmed.ncbi.nl...
4. Protect your heart.
As mentioned above, chia seeds provide omega-3 fatty acids which reduce the risk for heart disease. The quercetin (an antioxidant) in chia seeds can also protect your heart. The fiber in chia seeds helps to lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol. pubmed.ncbi.nl...
5. Improve blood sugar levels.
This rich fiber in chia seeds helps to reduce insulin sensitivity and improve your blood sugar levels. Fiber in general slows down the rate sugars are released into the bloodstream.
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6. Increase bone density.
Chia seeds contain calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and ALA which have all been linked in research to improved bone mineral density. www.ncbi.nlm.n...
Just one ounce or 2 tablespoons of chia seeds contains 9.8 grams of fiber, 4.7 grams of protein, 5 grams of linolenic acid (ALA), and no grams of sugar. But as with every food, there are a few cautions. Eating too many chia seeds can cause gas. Bloating, and constipation due to the high fiber content. Some people with inflammatory conditions such as Crohn’s disease don’t tolerate chia seeds well. You must also drink plenty of water when consuming them or soak them in water or a smoothie before drinking. I put them in my smoothie daily.
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