Eating Chia Seeds vs Flax Seeds Everyday - Which is Better?
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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Soluble vs Insoluble Fiber
2:55 - Short-Chain Fatty Acids
6:10 - Chia vs Flax
12:55 - Chia vs Flax Uses
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Would you say that taking both seeds would be more beneficial?
Uh you might not receive emails if the internet goes down.
@@pwoods00 fact!!!
Thomas understood the assignment hehe..@ apocalypse coming to a town near you 🥺🥺
Aren’t flaxseeds loaded with phyto estrogens?
I mix flax and Chia. I also eat walnuts almost every day. Flax is a fairly good source of Protein also. You can't confuse me. I was already confused. I am a healthy 82 year old just trying to stay that way. Thanks
Great choice sir
How long have you eaten walnuts every day?
Colon Hydrotherapist here. If you have slow bowel motility (constipation) be so so careful with the amount of soluble fiber you eat. If too much is eaten, it can basically turn into a thick glue in your colon and makes you more constipated. Start with a tiny amount and eat food that contains a lot of fluid and drink a lot of water as well.
What is a colon hydrotherapist?? A colon water therapist?? What is that??
@@ASmith-jn7kfSometimes called a colonic, colon hydrotherapy is introducing water into the colon to help clear the colon of waste to and hydrate the colon…. it’s like a really deep enema.
I noticed my bowels would become harder on Keto which was painful, although I was still going daily. I was having about 1tbs of chia seeds and 1tbs of flax oil in smoothies daily. Along with coconut cream. I tried drinking lots of water thru the day and taking Metamucil and electrolyte supplements. Nothing seemed to help so I stopped keto and my bowels were normal again. Do you have recommendations for how I can get back on keto and keep normal (softer) bowel movements?
@@nanasloves I noticed my bowels would become harder on Keto which was painful, although I was still going daily. I was having about 1tbs of chia seeds and 1tbs of flax oil in smoothies daily. Along with coconut cream. I tried drinking lots of water thru the day and taking Metamucil and electrolyte supplements. Nothing seemed to help so I stopped keto and my bowels were normal again. Do you have recommendations for how I can get back on keto and keep normal (softer) bowel movements?
@@realestwatchreviews You could experiment with not taking Metamucil or chia and eating a ton of non starchy veggies. Every body has a different microbiome, but it’s supposed to adjust when the diet changes. The gut is amazing and complex- A huge salad with the meat included is a nice way to get the veggies in.
🤔…….so, in conclusion, chia & flax are beneficial. Consume both.
@@johnnylawrence7232 me too. It’s painful.
@@deegir3354I swear, this guys does the absolute too much
@@fynechyldprobably the excess steroids 🤣
@@fynechyldunfortunately they all due 🙄
You tube time plays into the reason.
Am I the only one who sometimes feels I need Cliff Notes to go along with his videos??? :)
I mix 1.5 tbsp of chia and the same amount of ground flax seed in a glass of almond milk to make a great pudding. Add sweetener, cinnamon, and leave in fridge overnight. Eat with a few raspberries or blueberries. Yum!
Excellent idea 💡
Will give it a try- thanks!
Gunna try it, thanks 👍😊
I drink goat milk with the same amounts of chia and flax
@@snipesentertainment9037 Smart man- goats milk is good stuff. I like goat cheese with Cranbury= $10 at Wegmans so it's not cheap.
Some guys online bash chia seeds. Do you find they help your digestion- or hurt it? Any noticeable differences in how you feel when you eat them? They guy is CarnivoreMD- he says they are BS. He demonstrates by putting them in water and points to the gunky slime that results. Those small clips can be misleading so I rather listen to you since you eat them. I have eaten some in the past and did not notice anything really- good or bad. I think most things in moderation usually works.
This is helpful information. It merits mentioning that ground flax and chia can go rancid if stored at room temperature for long periods of time. Oxidative risk occurs after seeds are ground; therefore, I do not purchase ground flax seeds. Heat and light are particularly detrimental.
According to many sources, flax and chia should be freshly ground to maximize the nutritional benefits. I grind a 50/50 blend of whole flax/chia and store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for no longer a few days. I use two tablespoons in yogurt, keto cereals, smoothies, et al.
I store the whole seeds in their original packages inside freezer bags in the freezer. I remove only the amount needed to grind more seeds.
Thomas gets so excited about this stuff. It's cute to see him nerd out.
I love the background and the good vibes you share and your energy!
You're motivating!
Just recovered from breast cancer (yay) so thank you for that interesting info in flax and estrogen!👍. I love including flax in my diet for all the reasons you pointed out🥰
Try the alkaline diet
So happy to hear you are recovered,have a great day 🎉🎉🥳
That's great news! Good luck moving forward on your health journey!
💪🏼😎👍🏼
Wow! Good to hear!
Chia meal pros : Omega 3 rich, antioxidants, fiber, potassium, calcium and magnesium . Chia cons : calorically dense and high in oxalates . Flax meal pros : Omega 3 rich +lowers blood pressure ,fiber , lower oxalates compared to chia .Flax cons : estrogenic mimic, cyanogenic glycosides. Conclusion : Use both sparingly 2 tblspns added to meals . Over consumption of either could lead to intestinal blockage .
The estrogenic mimic is a flawed argument you'd need to consume 10x the normal amount most people eat daily for several years for it to do anything. Body fat produces more estrogen in your body than flax seeds, the more fat the more estrogen gets produce. So it's not a big problem.
thank you. :)
thanks!@@jagr06
Thank you for mentioning the estrogen effect from Flax!
I think I'll eat both chia & flax.
this is brilliant. the information is super packed. the delivery is paced so well. the take aways are life changing. the graphics are compelling. most inspiring.
Thank you for this and all your other helpful, well thought out videos. They are making a difference in my health.
I put 2T chia seeds in my Greek yogurt to double the calcium I'm eating.
I make my own sauerkraut and kefir for probiotics to make it past the stomach acids.
After lunch I drink a glass of water with several teaspoons of ground flax and chia in it. I do this every day.
I am mixing chia seeds, broken flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, oat flakes, dark chocolate nibs and 1 table spoon of extra vierge olive oil through the yoghurt. A very healthy and tasty mix.
Thx for this fascinating analysis of flaxseed and Chia. Even the putative benefits drawn from Chia (reduced inflammation, better glycemic control ....) were in fact due to the deterioration of the biomarkers of the control group, who was fed simple bran.
So , for me flaxseed (before lunch: 1 tbsp ground flax with lemon juice in a warm glass of water) is the way to go .Furthermore, one kilogram of nonGMO flaxseed costs less than 2 dollars in Morocco.
But Chia also could be very beneficial for specific conditions as shown in this remarkable video.
lemon juice in hot water destroy vitamin c
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Juan, what other channels do you recommend?
True, he's a good source. Tries hard to learn and find studies, so he's like an extra filter for the masses of info out there online :)
A good opinion
What do you think helped you the most with your diabetes?
How did you manage to lower your a1c so much? Please, share your experience.
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I grind a 50/50 mix of chia and flax. Store it in the fridge. I’ll add a tablespoon with my low carb yogurt, a few pecans (or walnuts) and berries for breakfast or dessert…five times a week. Helped my satiety, helped weight loss, and lowered my HbA1c. It’s also good for droppin a deuce.
Finally a video to answer the age old question I have had! Thank you Thomas
10g ground flax, mixed with 10g of ground chia, plus a sprinkle of psyllium husk, cinnamon, raw cacao mixed with lots of warm water and topped with healthy sprinkle of choice.... the ideal healthy low carb grain free oatmeal
Grain free Oatmeal ?? That sounds like a contradiction !!
@@jamesmarshall3311 in the USA some call it no-meal instead of oatmeal.
Some people use riced cauliflower or courgette too
Full of oxalates unfortunately..
@Diana H. if you keep it free of almonds and also ensure that it's consumed in the context of a high calcium diet its fine at these small amounts of just 10g. Plus it's paired with psyllium husk which is high in fibre 🙂
Blurts out "the short answer" to the question at 7:48. Flax is better. Why? Big words. It has the better sentences containing the better big words. But chia is still good.
Wow calm down, dude, it's because of people like you that there are so many charlatans and conmen selling BS information and for the dumbing down of the YT/internet in general
😂😂😂😂😂
If you are a "chaffle" eater, try one egg, 28gm Kerrygold Dubliner cheddar, 28gm mozzerella, 7gm hemp seed, 7gm ground flax, sprinkle w/ 5 gm sunflower seeds each before closing lid. Make them crispy. They will make you food happy dance.
Wow! Sounds great! Thank you!
Skip the egg and add chia instead to the above
Sounds delicious! Going to try this for breakfast tomorrow
Thank you for this explanation of the effects of the elements and effects of flax and chia. I’ve used both of these in my daily diet for 30 years now. At least now they are much more obtainable in my area of rural Canada, than 30 years ago. I add them to foods such as cereal, hot mostly, don’t eat cold cereal, puddings and to Veg meals etc. I enjoy chia more but just use both because I felt they were both beneficial. After this vid, I have better understanding of each and their effects on my body.
One of the best videos made on this topic. Hands down. Applied clinical biochemistry in nutrition
Thank you for these deep dives. I know they are more work but very appreciated.
I put chia seeds in my organic peanut butter, to boost the omega-3, in an omega-6 dominant food. The texture it great too!
I have been eating flax, hemp, and chi seeds every day in my unsweetened apple sauce. I use a coffee bean grinder to grind them. Add 2 tablespoons to my applesauce. My A1C has come down 2 points from three months ago. I go this Friday and am excited to see if it has come down more. I eat a lot of fibrous foods every day.
Wow! Please update this. What else did you change? Keto?
update?
@@MccZerk electric coffee grinder
Apple sauce is incredible sweet. If I were you I’d not use it.
@@PastorSandraElziraThomas She said she eats unsweetened applesauce.
Long story short…. Eat flax and chia! 👍
i found flax seed really helped my arthritis , it was seriously a next day transformation
How do u take it?
How much do you take and is still helping?
Great video, everything you need to know about these 2 and helped us prioritise the better option at home due to pre existing gut issues and inflammation so thanks.
Had chia and flax seed together for the first time and it seems as if I got a full colon cleanse. My system cleaned up nicely.
how did you eat them? in a yogurt or ?
You’re so concise! It’s like a whole Ted Talk in 14 minutes and 23 seconds!
You explian things really well. Thank you.
I enjoyed watching this video so much thank you so much for your explanation it’s very understandable.
Got me a jar. mixed chia, Flax, Hemp and psyllium.
Use in smoothie-style meals. Ingredient examples: cream cheese, pea milk, protein powder, MCT oil, various berries, coffee, 99% chocolate, etc... ingredients vary, spices get added depending what else goes in: fresh ginger and kurkuma are recent favorites, but the jar mix always goes in - just need to keep in mind the consistency since it'll suck a heck of a lot of fluid :D
Toxic slave "food".
@@granddaddyofthemall6320 sv***ge washed your brain
@@nah1110 The other way around. Plant-based gurus washed your brain.
@@granddaddyofthemall6320 Yh some plants are amazing.
@@granddaddyofthemall6320 I don't understand what you mean with this? As far as I know, the Jar ingredients are a good mix of healthy fats, some protein and fiber?
I consume flax seed with blueberries every morning and chia seed with rolled oat every evening. Never been better!
How much do you eat ?
@@snappbackcoach morning: 100gr blueberries & 1 teaspoon flax seeds. evening: 125ml almond milk, 60gr rolled oats, 1 teaspoon chia seeds (I made this in the morning and left it in the refrigerator)
Great content! Good perspective.... thanks Thomas
Great explanation! Thanks!
Love the way you get excited about facts 🥰💚
Great video Thomas.
I use both (plus more seeds) in baked goods - mainly in coconut flour bread and coconut flour carrot cakes. I add 2-5 tablespoons, depending on the size of the bread or cake. I feel ok. However, my diet is very very varied, so I dont usually feel or notice negative side effects of eating foods.
i eat a bag of flax a day 200 g so you know
The flax seeds must be grinded... or they have no effect.
@@diamondmeeple True. I grind them with my teeth after baking. They easy break down then. Mindful eating helps.
What is the other seeds
@@SkyelarEagle Any seeds that are suitable for baking, like pumpkin seeds etc.
Thank you! 🤜🤛 Awesome knowledge drop!
You have done your research sir. Thank you for your help.
Your camera presence is awesome, you speak very clearly and make it easy to follow. Also you roll the sponsors in so well it doesn't feel like I'm watching a commercial.
Just thought it was worth pointing out that the term Butyrate comes from the word Butter...yet very few people talk about the SCFA benefits of butter. Basically the most pure source. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Also worth brining into the discuss are other forms of short-chain fatty acids like Iso-Butyrate, Iso-Valerate, and Propionate which are found in an abundance of food sources, but mainly animal-based ones. Point being, SCFA can come from a multitude of sources, so if Chia and Flax are not your thing...not to worry.
Thank you for explaining this. 👍🏻
@MikeMcManus
Are you stating that eating real butter is just as beneficial to improving your gut as eating chia or flax seeds? And if so what brand of butter do you recommend? ty
@@dkhnguess No, not close at all
I've read that over 90% of your butyric acid comes from fermentation of fiber in the gut, and the remainder from sources like butter. Even grass fed butter suppliers won't specify the butyric acid content in their prducts. Grass fed butter is superior to grain fed butter for probably a dozen reasons, but I wouldn't eat it it solely for the butyric acid content when we can easily obtain it from soluble fiber.
this is incredibly helpful!!! Thank you!!
Had to total change my diet due to having breast cancer , I started eating flaxseed ,has helped no end with not getting constipation on chemotherapy, I have chia seeds ,but limit them to a few times a week
Do people not watch the video before commenting? Why do I see so many comments on flax being estrogenic when he addresses it in the video itself?
Bro scientists. They will say that and drink milk or eat it's byproducts. Go figure.
You explained it very well
Excellent comparison and will help me greatly
great video, thanks Thomas.
Good video, lots of info, but at 1:40 there's a slight misstep - insoluble fibre does not 'increase' transit time, it DECREASES it. 'Pushing things through the gut faster' means transit time is DECREASED, not 'increased'.
Yeah - just caught that too and looked for a comment to check.
Agreed. That is a common mistake throughout the health influencer crowd. Transit SPEED is increased. Transit TIME is decreased.
Omega 3’s specifically freshly grounded flax seeds and chia seeds helped to reverse the lupus I was diagnosed with in 2021. I still eat the same way, but I think I need to cut back because my BP is usually around 105/65 but has gotten lower. Thank you for all the really cool and informative videos.
Wow you reversed Lupus? My relative is crazy sick with Lupus.. not cure in sight, only bad meds
how much did grind daily of each and was there a special way you ingested it? all at once? start of the day? empty stomach? mixed in water? Thanks in advance
I grind a 1/2 cup and put it in 64 oz of green smoothie. I did that on Dr. Brooke Goldner’s goodbye lupus protocol.
@@rosetulip1231 TY
YW
Thanks Thomas!
Great video! Thank you!
Just get a bag mix of chia, flex, and hemp. They sell them everywhere including Walmart.
Metamucil is made from psyllium husk which has soluble fibers and great for lowering ld-LDL cholestrol.
Excellent presentation. Thank you!
was so lucky to find this channel again this guy is a beast much power him.
Don't choose one over the other, take both to reap the benefits of both
Dude, that was impressive. Not only is the info great, you are also throwing all this detailed info at us from the top of your head. Props!!!
Love this man.... 🙌🏽
Really well explained, thank you.
Your knowledge and information about this topic is amazing. I enjoy all your videos. I have a question about chia a flax seed. When is the best time of the day to consume it and how?
In the morning 😂
Another vivid and important video from Master Thomas. 🤩
I use flax from time to time but not every day due to the "myth" of flax might influence negatively testosterone. Now, confirmed from Tom I would increase its consumption. 😺🙏
Same! I have been avoiding for this reason
@@brianthornton5836 it boost Libido and increase Testosterone
There’s actually several medical studies that show flax will definitely reduce the levels of testosterone in men. This is why doctors put guys that are at risk for prostatic cancer due to higher levels of testosterone on a flax rich diet. Google scholar has a lot of very good information on this subject.
Sooooo helpful! Thank you.
Thanks for the video on Chia vs Flax.
I've been eating Chia and Flax every single day for years.
And.....
@@ASmith-jn7kf and he's still alive!
@@KathrineJKozachok 😂😂
Chia powder helps me poo!! When nothing else was working. Love your videos, Thomas!
thanks for your presentation sir really appreciate the way you breakdown things and explain
👍🙏Thank you so much & I love how easily you pronounce those crazy huge impossible words. In addition to helping us with all of the health stuff you inspire me to want to properly pronounce those crazy impossible words. Respect. 😂💝⭐️
You can soak/sprout your flax seeds/slow roast them before grinding them to eliminate the antinutrients. This was an AWESOME video! GO FLAX! :)
I never thought to try sprouting them! You slow roast the sprouts? I don’t know how to slow roast anything but it sounds helpful.
I'm inquiring in what you think about the cadmium in flax. Thanks you.
Bollocks
@@tnijoo5109very alow fire for 3 mins.
the short answer at 7:47 you are welcome
You are a modern hero
@@deegir3354yes he proves you don’t have to be old to be wise.
Just bought some Flaxseeds. Glad to learn that it helps with inflammation.
Thank you. Great info. 🎉
Flax is an estrogen adaptogen. If you have too much estrogen, it competes with a milder form, and if you have too little, it augments. This can help prevent cancer, among other things. It cannot be considered a “waste of time.”
What happens if you have too little?
@@electricescape1190 Flax provides more than you would have had without flax. It augments.
@MissLibertarian can you explain what that means
@@electricescape1190 Estrogen is a necessary hormone with many effects. I'm not an expert, but I know it causes problems if you have too much or too little, and an adaptogen like flax can be helpful (amount needed varies by age, sex, etc.). Healthy skin, for example. There are no shortage of resources on the Internet.
@@MissLibertariantrue high estrogen is not good.
Wow!!! I love all your information!!!! I eat chia and flax seed every day!!!!✌️
I love this channel Thomas is an awesome teacher
Very good information. Thanks.
I make a daily water bottle with flax meal and chia seeds. It keeps me full for a long time and I’ve noticed a big improvement since starting it along with taking a daily probiotic
What kind of probiotic do you take?
That's a great idea
You mean 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩?
What kind of improvement?
@@FrenchViking466 digestion and being more regular!
Eat both and add hemp seeds as well.
Wow! Great video!!! Thanks...
Very interesting!! Glad stayed with you till the end of your video!! Flax seeds, Estrogen & breast cancer...good stuff to know.
Please post another video pertaining to this vital info for women. Thank you!!!
Had to replay that part.
How about taking both? How much would you recommend to take daily?
I do kinda Flax oatmeal on days not fasting... I love it because it replaces my want for grains and still Keto.. But I do a mix with equal parts Flax and Hemp Seeds(Hemps has so much protein it is crazy + lot of good Omega's), and 1/3 amount of Chia Seeds. No actual Oats that is just a description for what the texture and looks like. I might add some pumpkin spice which is mostly Cinnamon for flavor with hot mater... It is freaking good. Great for colder winter mornings
Fascinating video. Thanks
I just mix these two into my oatmeal morning breakfast and I love it!!
I have been looking for the flaxseed estrogen related question for a very long time. It's been so frustrating because of all the contradictions out there. Thank you! I have had to give away so many supplements and food because of not having the correct answers. This information is extremely important to someone that is estrogen dominant.
Im still confused and caught inbetween this.
Which seed is better?
Both chia and flax are much more usable when ground. However flax contains cyanogenic glycoside, which forms hydrogen cyanide when the seeds are crushed and hit water. You'd have to eat a fair amount to reach toxic levels, but it's worth noting.
Nonsense
@@JohnnyLudlow What are you calling nonsense?
Wow thank you God Bless this knowledge
ThankU so much 4this info
I was just about to post "But isn't flaxseeds estrogenic?" I'll be looking forward to that video on flaxseeds!
Thats why I dont eat flax. I put chia seeds in oatmeal and smoothies
they aren't estrogenic, a food to be estrogenic must cause estrogenic effects in the body, i.e. dairy (estradiol, femenine sexual hormone)
I sprinkle flax and chia seeds on my yogurt, salads and tortilla rollups:). I like the crunch lol.
Wow I learn so much thank you
I mix both( 4 teaspoons) with water and let it soak in the fridge for 24 hrs mixed with black pepper, turmeric, fresh cut ginger and cinnamon. I take it out, run it through the blender and drink it down with a full glass of water ( or more if needed).
I used 1 tb of chia seeds a day for a month. It lowered my cholesterol 30 points.
Good to know! I can't afford to get mine tested that often.
I use 2 tbsp daily in my chia pudding, but even that 15gm is less than half of the daily 37gm used in the bread study (8:30). I wonder what effect the bread making process has on the seed that they had to add that much!!
I have long been concerned about the estrogenic possibilities of flaxseed: now that has been 'debunked' I will add 2 tbsp of ground flaxseed to that daily pudding. Can anyone recommend a Azon offering that has ground flaxseed packed in nitrogen? I can not seem to find here in Canada.
I donate blood so it gets checked for cholesterol
Is it ground? soaked?
Can you dive into the type of flax seed and benefits? Raw, ripe, roasted, etc.
If you don't grind the seeds, flax will flow right through you, allowing you you not to absorb any benefits. Always grind them first.
Flax has helped my regularity more than other things Glad to hear it doesn't increase estrogen
Cheers Tommy 👍