Description:-
Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica, which is related to the mint.
Chia seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans back in the day.
They prized them for their ability to provide sustainable energy. In fact, “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for “strength.”
In the past few years, they have exploded in popularity and are now consumed by health conscious people all over the world.
Don’t be fooled by the size — these tiny seeds pack a powerful nutritional punch.
A one-ounce (28 grams) serving of chia seeds contains (1):
Fiber: 11 grams.
Protein: 4 grams.
Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are omega-3s).
Calcium: 18% of the RDI.
Manganese: 30% of the RDI.
Magnesium: 30% of the RDI.
Phosphorus: 27% of the RDI.
They also contain a decent amount of zinc,
vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B2.
This is particularly impressive considering that this is just a single ounce, equalling 28 grams or about two tablespoons. This small amount supplies only 137 calories and one gram of digestible carbohydrate.
This makes them one of the world’s best sources of several important nutrients, calorie for calorie.
Chia seeds are a whole-grain food, usually grown organically. Plus, they’re non-GMO and naturally free of gluten.
11 proven health benefits of chia seeds
1.Chia Seeds deliver a masive amount of nutrients with very few calories.
2.Chia Seeds are located with Antioxidants
These antioxidants protect the sensitive fats in these seeds from goinv rancid.
3.Almost all the carbs in them are fiber
Fiber neither raises blood sugar mor requires insulin to be disposed of.
4.Chia Seeds are high in quality protein
Chia Seeds contain a decent amount of protein.Protein has various health benefits and is by far the most weight loss friendly dietary nutrient.
5.The High Fiber and Protein content in Chia Seeds may help you lose weight
Many health experts believe that chia seeds can aid weight loss.
6.Chia Seeds are high in Omega-3 fatty acids
Like flax seeds,chia seeds are very high in omega-3 fatty acids.
7.Chia Seeds may lower your risk of heart disease
8.Chia Seeds are high in many important bone nutrients
9.Chia Seeds may reduce blood sugar level.
10.They may reduce chronic inflammation
11.Chia Seeds are easy to incorporate into your diet.
ways to eat Chia Seeds:-
Chia seeds have a mild taste and take on the flavour of whatever food or beverage they are added to.You may add chia seeds straight to products that have liquid,like juice or yogurt.
You can add in smoothies,salad dressings,puddings,baked goods,Granola,Protein bars or Energy bars.you can use in fruit juice,coconut water also add with bread crumbs.
Weight:-100 grams