Do Chia Seeds Have ANY Benefits?
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- Chia seeds have been used for thousands of years. Watch this video to find out about their #1 benefit.
0:00 Introduction: Chia seeds and omega-3s
1:30 Chia seeds nutrition facts
1:52 The real benefit of chia seeds
2:02 Chia seed pudding
3:32 Chia seeds and other foods for gut health
In this video, we’re going to talk about some of the health benefits of chia seeds.
Omega-3s have many benefits, including supporting heart health. Salmon and sardines are among the best omega-3 sources, but what about chia seeds? It’s been said that chia seeds are a better source of omega-3s if you compare them gram for gram, but they don’t contain DHA. Chia seeds contain ALA, and only 0.5% converts into DHA.
Chia seeds have also been compared to eggs. An egg contains around 7 grams of protein, while chia seeds contain 4 grams. The protein found in eggs is the most bioavailable form of protein.
Chia seeds contain vitamin E, vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium. Research suggests that chia seeds are cardioprotective, help lower blood pressure, benefit your brain, and can even help thin your blood.
Chia seeds contain soluble fiber, which is the most significant benefit of consuming them.
To make a healthy chia pudding:
1. Mix 2 tablespoons of chia seeds with ½ cup of milk or unsweetened almond milk.
2. Stir the mixture until the seeds swell and form a gel.
3. Add kefir, berries, Greek yogurt, coconut cream, or nuts.
The gel that forms when you mix chia seeds with liquid is an excellent food for your microbiome. Chia seeds can help with gut inflammation and constipation. They’re also very low in lectins.
Chia seed gel contains polyphenols-plant chemicals that benefit your microbes. A healthy microbiome supports your mood, energy levels, and overall health. Consume chia seeds, fermented vegetables, sauerkraut, pickles, and kimchi regularly for a healthy microbiome.
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Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices but focuses on health education through social media.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this increases your awareness about the health benefits of chia seeds. I’ll see you in the next video.
I have been use chia,flaxseed and sesame seeds for my menopause symptoms and I am so happy with!
I started looking into chia seeds a few months ago. Mainly for the little bit of extra fiber. I have definitely noticed positive effects on my stomach and "pipeline". I don't eat them every day, more like 3-5 times a week. I soak them in water and add them to my cooked rice and overnight oats.
Thank you for keeping this short, considering how small the chia seed is!
Not a problem at all.
There are so many of them though!
@@Drberg Your dedication & diligence makes this channel one of the few that I will never stop coming back for & listening to. Thanks again for all you do. 🙏🙏🙏
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Love it! I soak 2 TBS overnight in the fridge with a dash of salt. I add it to a hot cereal with hemp harts and pea protein powder, stevia and then almond butter with berries.
And here I was going into watching this, (based on the title of the video), thinking that you were "against" consuming Chia seeds, for some unknown reason, but you were just further enhancing the good info that I actually already knew about them...
Thanks for bringing the benefits of totally natural foods into the limelight, because your overall nutrition and gut health are the MOST important things to know all about if you TRULY want to live your very best, happiest, healthiest, and most energetic life!
The attraction of chia seeds to me is the gelatinous storage of water to help hydrating the body in the desert. It keeps the water in the body longer than drinking water alone, which just passes through.
Indigenous knowledge.
Have you tried Zen Basil seeds? They do the same thing. I like the taste better and not all the lectins.
@@leahr3971 after reading about zen basil seeds i think i may give them a try. no lechtins, low histamine, no oxlates. thanks!
Amazing ❤
I’ve been waiting for you to talk about chia seeds, finally 🎉
Chia Seeds, Hemp Hearts, banana, berries and yogurt! Yum 🙂
Apparently you shouldn't mix bananas with berries, as it could reduce the potency of anti oxidants in berries
Chia seeds are high in oxalate
The chia gel also very gently cleans out the gut lining
Very good, thanks for sharing!
I've heard, it removed bad cholesterol
Soaked chia seeds + Greek Yogurt + chopped Mangoes! One of the best combos ever!
What type of chia seeds do you use please?
Oohh...Sounds delicious!! I'll have to try this!! Thanks!! 😋
I like chia seed soaked in milk or cream, add some fruit yogurt & fruit pcs 🔥
I would use regular yogurt. Greek yogurt is just yogurt with the good whey removed.
@@BLTwithMayo1 the usual plain chia seeds that are available in all grocery stores! I think there's only one variety of chia seeds that exists!
I started the day with a big bowl of chia pudding, sunflower & pumpkin seeds + almonds, used coconut milk and kefir I made, topped with raspberries and peaches. It's my first day trying "keto" and so far so good, I haven't had any sugar cravings!
Im glad to have found you Dr. Eric Berg, you're changing lives all around the world, God bless you.
You are eating so healthy dayum
I was waiting for you to mention the gel. Thank you Doc, well done! Keep it coming. Your videos are very important at this point in human history😊 🤗
Most welcome. I'm glad you liked this post.
Dear Dr. Berg, I’ve been consuming chia seeds, flaxseed, walnuts, pecans, sesame seeds, lots of leafy green greens, avocados and avocado oil , home-baked sourdough bread, but I’ve never heard you talk about, and I’ve listened to a lot of your programs, is oxalate toxicity. All these foods I mentioned are all high in oxalates! I’m 63 and have been experiencing very sudden (since 1 month) severe hip joint inflammation issues that as far as I have been able to determine are being caused by toxic, long-term accumulation of oxalates. So for the last three weeks now I have removed probably 95% of oxalate rich foods from my diet. I also have been using a near infrared heat lamp sauna for 36 minutes almost on a daily basis for the last 18 months. Unless I can heal my hips, my hiking days are over. Can you help me please? BTW, I eat a lot of my home made kimchi for my gut! Quick Note: I just found your video on oxalates. I’m already doing the dietary recommendations you mentioned except for the citrates. Thanks!
Should go see an actual doctor who can do tests and rule things out. Nobody can provide real solutions without blood work
You might be low in vitamin d. We just went through winter. I know my stores are low, and I'm feelin' it.🥴
My mom had problems with her hips. They were wanting to do surgery. Instead she started taking collagen about 10 years ago. She avoided surgery and still goes to the gym. She's turning 85 this month. She does take a prescription medicine called mobic as well.
Flaxseed and the oil is not good for males.
Prolonged fasting, intermittent fasting, keto or carnivore diet.
Instead of going for walks, use your arms to get some kind of cardio, but it's not going to be much.
Probably stay off your feet as much as possible until the inflammation comes down.
And then take it easy with short walks, while still trying to do what you can with your arms.
I had Achilles Tendonitis for 1.5 years and I prayed and fasted over time.
It's been gone for 1.5 years and I've lost 40 pounds.
I changed my diet and found good foods that taste good.
I love chia seeds. Literally addicted! Great for my blood sugar
I blend chia seeds in my morning smoothies. Along with, flax and collagen.
Dr. Berg, I've been following your advice since 2017. Not only did I lose 35 pounds and keep it off, I just had my first A1c test. I scored 5.2. I feel like I'm winning the diabetes lottery. Thank you.
That's awesome Julie🎉 congrats
Great reference for the channel👍
Amazing news on the test congratulations
Yayyyy!!
Depends on ones age, and other personal metabolic circumstances. Oxalate can be problematic with some people.
Just want to say thank you for all you do. I have learned so much from you and your videos and after putting just SOME of your tips into practice it's immediate that what you say works. Ignore the haters and keep educating people on getting healthy!!!!
You're welcome! It's great that you found the information helpful.
I couldnt help but think of the Chia pet. Remember them. I have started taking Cod Liver Oil. Still looking for the anti-inflammatory stuff. Gonna keep watching.
Thanks for sharing and talking about chia seeds. A little of it goes a long way.
You're absolutely welcome!
the coconut cream chia seed pudding is absolutely delicious, all I know is I feel great when I have chia seeds. Chia seeds is just something my body really loves, thats all I need to know.. :) Chia seed puddings are great also if you are just getting started with Keto I think, it really helped my wife a lot with her sweet tooth. I used to make them with nut milk but a lightbulb went off one day and did it with coconut cream, it was on the next level good.
@@250txc I hope life gets better for you, life is short.
Thanks doc! Spot on- just have to confirm cause I did my own research and you sir are spot on!!!❤
You're absolutely welcome!
I sprinkle my chia seed/ hemp seed/ flax seed mix into almost everything. I was about to be devastated if you were against them 😩 lol, love your videos so much, you really motivate to keep eating clean. 💕
I think that's why you're so pretty
@@imranlion1996that’s creepy.
Haha I was the same, my daughter and myself have been having them for ages , was thinking was it a waste of time and money 🤣🤣
@@GenRN noo IAM not a bad person 😞😢
Thanks very much, really glad it motivates you. Keep going!
Very good information Dr Berg thank you so much.
I also noticed you made 12 million subscribers; congratulations🎉
Always something new i hear in your content, thank you Dr berg.
I'm glad that you like the information here.
True it's great for gut, very good
Thank you. I always refer to your channel and have been following it for years. I think it would be great to include more help and advice towards vegans, vegetarians/plant-based eaters, I know for some that seems to go against keto but we want to be healthy and perhaps need your interesting and valuable health advice even more.
I enjoy chia seeds and will continue to eat them but in moderation as they are high in oxalates
Love everything abut having a healthy gut ! Thank you dr 😊
Awesome!
Great Video Dr Erin, btw I have a question!
What is the causes of High Bilirubin?
So glad you talked about this! The idea of lectins is scaring a lot of people off. Why not grind them? Just curious!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for your research and for sharing it with us in such a great way! You're an excellent teacher Dr. Berg
You're absolutely welcome! It's great that you found the information helpful.
I had a terrible experience with Chia seeds. Even though I had soaked them overnight, some got stuck in my throat and it was the worst feeling ever! No matter what I did to try to get it out it never worked. I went to the ER And they cannot see anything, but I definitely could feel it. When I spoke with a few nurses, they told me that there’s not a lot of research done on these medically but they do see some people coming in with these clogging digestive track. I would say use it with caution from a personally Negative experience.
I've never had chia seeds before. Might try a chia seed drink. I've been seeing them in the store for years but just never wanted to try it. I like the health benefits you mention though. I'm adventurous when it comes to the potential for reaping health benefits.
I drink chia seeds in a glass of water with fresh squeeze lemon juice daily. So good, reduces bloating! ❤
I've been eating chia seeds to help mitigate my IBS-C for a few years now. It's one of the few foods that actually work for me.
That surprises me lol. The first two days I was on it it was awful!
@@CityChristina what happened? And what's the rest of your diet like?
G'day doc ! .Never tried chia seeds before but after watching your video will definitely give it a go !Thank you kind sir!.
I'm glad that you found this video informative.
I dont know why but i love just soaking 1tsp or2 of chia seeds and just drinking it plain!. I love what it does for my gut but its wierd i just like it! I wonder if we let the chia seeds sprout if using them for topping on salads is good for us too?
Loved this video thank you!
Everyday i consume chiea seed with lemon to empty stomach . I think it is the best way and get so much benefit ❤❤❤bthanks for u effective information
.... i have a scoop of chia seeds with a heaped table of peanut butter and a teaspoon of coconut oil, with my first cup of coffee for the day. Next meal for me then, would be dinner at 19:30...
Wonderful content, Dr Berg. Thank you ❤😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Okay. This was good to know. I'm going make that pudding. Thanks for the info 👍
Happy that you found it useful!
@@Drberg Thanks. I made the pudding too with fresh cherries & marble syrup. First time tasting. I wasn't sure if I like the texture at first but by the time I was done eating it I thought it was pretty darn great and it might be my new favorite breakfast :)
That's good to know, because I've been mostly eating chia seeds to help me with regularity
Sure. Glad to share this info on chia seeds. Wishing you good health.
Chia Seeds NEED to be soaked at least 8 hours to get any nutrition from them. The longer the better, within reason of course. Don’t eat them raw in salads or smoothies etc. they must be soaked for at least hours. You can then either swallow them of chew on them. Soaked into a pudding is great idea if soaked that minimum of 8 hours, if not then no nutrition given
What if you have diverticulitis would it be better to ground them and then soak them to protect the lining of your colon?
Hi Dr Berg can I ask if I could sprinkle a spoon full of chia seeds on porridge?
1T a day in my “gruel” with hemp hearts, sprouted oats, flax, seaweed of the day, quinoa, almonds or pine nuts or sprouted pumpkin seeds
Thanks for the information!!!
Sure thing! Have a nice day!
Thanks for the important video. When do you recommend eating the chia blend you suggested as part of the keto diet?
I hope you will detail more about calcium, iron and other minerals in chia seeds and how to increase their absorption rate since the absorption rate from plants is much lower than from animal sources.
Another use - refrigerator oatmeal. Mix the chia seeds and flax with oatmeal and your choice of milk. Chill overnight in the fridge. In the morning you can eat it in the cold or heated. I like to add a bit of maple syrup, shredded coconut and vanilla. Berries are another good addition. Whichever option you choose it makes a very quick breakfast and you get the chia gel.
My fridge outmeal had chia seeds, ground flax seed, walnuts, cocoa nibs, frozen wild blueberries, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg. I use oat milk with it. In the morning the berries have thawed and it's magical. I also use a blueberry, blackberry, raspberry frozen mix as well sometimes. ❤❤
Adding chia seeds to my diet brought my LDL down from 346 MG/DL to 78 MG/DL when nothing else would.
That's for telling me☺️...it should be easier now
It seems like chia poisoning. If they work that way to lower LDL it’s just “ plain scary”, more powerful than statins?
Can you share how much of the chia seeds you were eating and how often in order to bring your LDL down?
@@jenniferemmons9161 I consume 2 tablespoons nearly every day. I think I started the chia seeds about one month before I had blood work done.
@@jenniferemmons9161 I consumed 2 tbs every day in yogurt.
Thank you Dr Berg for sharing another great video. May God blessed you and your family!
You're absolutely welcome!
Great fan here. Have seen more than 5 hours of you're videos across multiple acct's.
Sorry little off topic. I don't have pre diabetes But I have cornice hyperglycemia and wheat/corn/sunflower allergy and leaky gut. Any suggestions on complex carbs for my diet.
Ohhh... I make the chai seed pudding with coconut milk, cacao powder and munk fruit .
What is munk fruit?
Doc: Great video! While you mentioned the lectins are relatively low, are there any other significant anti-nutrients (such as phytic acid) in these seeds? How long should the soaking process be with these Chia Seeds to reduce the lectins (and any phytic acid)?
Wow this was very informative! Thank you!
Glad to know that you liked this post!
My chia seed recipe:
2T chia seeds, soaked in RO water
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp monk fruit sweetener
1/2 t vanilla extract
Mix together
1/2 cup blueberries
Sprinkle with pecans (I use a salad topper from Costco that has pecans, dried cranberries and pepitas, because I love it)
Enjoy!
How much water do you use to soak the chia seeds? Do you pour off excess water after soaking? This sounds delicious! Thank you!
What’s RO water?
@@GenRN No don’t pour off the 1/2 cup water.
@@NameLess-kj1kk RO= reverse osmosis. Pure water.
@@NameLess-kj1kk reverse osmosis water. But any water you have access to is fine
I have an active ankylosis ( as ! Hlab 27 positive Plus high inflammation in my eye can I use it ? I heard it's bad for autoimmune disease 😞 please help me out
Hey Amad, I also have the same disease. Chia seeds are good to consume in AS.
Thank you, Dr Berg. Great content.
You are welcome, thanks for watching.
Now I have to try these. It's been on the "to do" list for a while. Thank you for the reminder. 💪🙂👍
Very glad to be of help.
Dr. Berg I started chia seeds in lowest quantity but after taking them my blood pressure became 90/70 which is low and even I had darkness and fainting like situation happening to me and I feel that even my blood sugar level is low. Although I have quit sugar for the last 1 month but never felt such condition which I faced after consuming chia seed. So what's the reason please guide.
Thank you! I’ve been wondering about this lately cuz I have been putting chia on my breakfast for so long that I’ve forgotten why I do it
You are welcome, glad you agree.
Thank you Dr. Berg, I have been soaking and eating chia seeds everyday , my cholesterol has dropped, and am feeling much better and healthier, try my best to put the right food on my plate.
Most welcome!
Whew. I just bought a big bag of organic chia seeds. Glad it wasn't a waste.
That's great, give it a try!
Greek yoghurt
Vanilla (vegan) protein powder
Banana
Crushed cashew nuts
Sprinkle chia seeds
Drizzle raw honey
This is an incredibly tasty concoction I came up with and what I eat for desert almost daily. Im happy chia seeds aren’t bad 😅
Thank you for your sharing this ❤❤❤
You are welcome, glad you enjoyed it.
I make an excellent drink with chia seed. Half cup water, 1 table spoon apple cider vinegar, squueze a lemon, add some ginger, pinch of turmeric, pinch of Himalayan salt and some ice. Nice drink you can try..
Good stuff Doc.!
Thanks for watching.
Chia seeds are amazing and enjoy my eggs too thanks for sharing
You are welcome, glad you enjoyed them!
What about sprouted chia seeds is there any research on eating them as a sprout and if so is it beneficial
Thank you! I’ll try this as I come off this fast I’m on.
Great!
@@Drberg Thank you for the heart! And for all your work!
It sounds great, but i always had problems with that. I was thinking of gut lining irritation because of the seed skin. Same problem with blacbberries and figs. I will try it again hoping of less problem. What about to grind it ato get the nutrients in it? Thank you!❤
been eating chia seed pudding for the past 3 months while working out 6 days a week, its like a cheat code
Excellent info. Thanks Dr 😁😁
Thank you!
You look great! I got your probiotic I’ve been taking it everyday 😊 I used to make chia seed pudding all the time and I loved it but I felt like maybe I was eating it too much so I stopped.. sometimes I get a little in my head about the seeds
AMAZING, TIME, AND ALL, ALWAYS GRATEFUL 🙏
You're welcome! It's great that you found the information helpful.
Surprised to know. Thanx❤
You're absolutely welcome!
Soaked and (ideally) fermented, chia seeds are great. 👍
Thanks!
How do you ferment them?
how long to ferment at ambient temperatures?
@@bonsummers2657 I fermented the whole night.
This is really useful info.cheers
Glad to know that you liked this post!
1/4 cup of chia seeds = 260 mg oxalate. 1 Tbs of Chia = 65 mg oxalate ( Toxic Superfoods by Sally Norton) Will use a small amount of those as “hermetic stress challenge” for my intestines. Maybe better than black tea because no caffeine content.
A more nuanced perspective would be great, factoring in antinutrients.
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Chia seeds soaked in almond milk makes a delicious pudding.
4 teaspoons of Chia seeds soaked in homemade kefir, a few berries, a small pinch of real cinnamon, some dark chocolate buttons or dark cocoa powder, left in the fridge overnight. I eat one every day, it’s fantastic, filling, nutritious.
Thanks you are BLESSED
Most welcome!
We boil chia seeds until it has the gel layer, then add it to strawberry, raspberry, or cream soda milkshake.
Also used in some delicious faloodas
Great use of them, thanks for sharing!
Chia seed pudding(chia seeds with canned coconut milk adding different berries and sometimes bone broth protien powder)is something i eat a couple times a week because it really soothes my gut.
Wonderful, thanks for sharing!
Do you recommend iron infusions? I’m currently in my last trimester pregnancy and was told I need one. I was taking iron tablets and eating more iron rich foods. There’s many side effects not sure what to do?
What about soaking flaxseed? It kind of gels when you soak them. I haven't ever done chia seeds. Haven't eaten chia seeds in a long time. I take my flaxseed and lightly toast them and then put in a coffee grinder and then add to smoothies when I eat them. I heard that was the best way to eat flaxseed.
I take chia seed in Keefer milk or black strap molasses and add some harb.basel leaf,got cola, mint leaf
I make lemonade and always add chia seeds to it, somehow it tastes extra refreshing
That's great, thanks for sharing.
Making lemonade with chia is popular in Central America. Something that I learned living in Nicaragua.
Milled chia seeds are easiest to digest!
Great video! Great biome recipe! Thanks Doctor Berg! ❤
Glad to know that you liked this post!
Chia seed pudding is a yummy way to get your fill😊.
Talk about CRP protein, which is high between (100 to 150).
Watching as I am eating it right now ❤
Thanks very helpful video
You're welcome. Glad you find this helpful. Take care.
Thanks. Had just added chia seeds to my grocery list.
Most welcome!
Thank you so much Doctor. I love chia seeds pudding with powdered flax seeds and nuts.
Wonderful!
Awesome Eric
Thanks!
Do you get similar benefits of between Dry and Soaked Chia seeds? I tend to drop dry chia in my smoothies without soaking them.
Thank u for the info.
You're welcome!