Health Benefits Of Chia Seeds
Do not be
fooled by the size these tiny seeds pack a powerful nutritional punch. They are
loaded with fiber, protein, omega 3 fatty acids, and various micronutrients.
Chia seeds benefits are even greater than we
realized.
Chia seeds
benefits include promoting
healthy skin reducing the sign of aging. These are
loaded with antioxidants. Most importantly antioxidants fight the production of
free radicals, which can damage molecules in cells and contribute to aging and
disease like
cancer.
Helps to
reduce bad cholesterol.
Thus supporting the heart. Someone is less likely to
develop atherosclerosis when he or she regularly consumes chia seeds. Chia
seeds protect the heart by lowering BP, bad cholesterol and inflammation.
Helps to build
stronger muscles and bones.
Help in
weight loss
, these seeds are high in quality protein, much higher than most
plant foods, Protein is the most weight loss friendly macronutrient and can
drastically reduce appetite and cravings.
Studies have
found that it limits the growth of cancer cells in both
breast and cervical
cancers.
Researchers also found that it caused cell death of the cancer cell
without harming the normal healthy cells. This is a great discovery for women
struggling with these increasingly common types of cancers.
Frequently
asked questions:
How to use
it?
You do not
have to grind chia seeds to access their nutrition. You can eat them whole.
You can even just eat a spoonful straight. You can grind it also but after grinding, it's important to store
them in a sealed glass container in your refrigerator.
They can be
eaten raw or soaked in juice, added to porridge, pudding or added to baked
goods or mix it with yogurt, soup or sprinkle on a salad.
Since Chia seeds are capable of absorbing a lot of liquid, it is important to stay well hydrated when consuming them, particularly in dry form.
How much
chia seeds should be eaten?
Recommended the dose is 2 tablespoon per day.
2 tbs of
chia seeds contain:
Calories –
136cal
Protein –
4.6gm
Fat – 8.6gm (only 0.9gm of the fat consists of unhealthy saturated fat, the rest is unsaturated fat includes a high proportion of heart-healthy omega 3 fats.
Can Chia seeds kill us?
Though they are safe for most people, Chia seeds may cause an increased risk of choking. Chia seeds are able to absorb 10- 12 times their weight in liquid. If they are not soaked before you eat them, they may expand and cause blockage to increase your risk of choking.
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Dr. Suman Setia BAMS
DNHE PGDHHM
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