Chia seeds are a wonderfully healthy food, packed full of essential nutrients and are so easy to use. You can add them to smoothies or yogurts, sprinkle them over your salad, turn them into pudding or add them to homemade granola bars or muffins.
Here are 5 benefits of chia seeds.
1. Chia seeds are an excellent source of plant protein with all nine essential amino acids.
2. They are rich in antioxidants which helps protect your body from free radical damage. Chia seeds help repair your cells, reduce inflammation and support a healthy digestive system.
3. They are full of omega-3 fatty acids. 2 tbsp of chia seeds has as much omega-3 as a 4 oz fillet of salmon.
4. Chia seeds support healthy bones and energy metabolism as they are high in the daily recommended intake of calcium (18%), phosphorus (35%) and magnesium (24%).
5. Scientists believe chia seeds have great benefits for diabetics as studies show they can control blood sugar as they slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrates into simple sugars.
Have you tried chia seeds?
