How to Include Chia Seed in Your Diet ?

Add 1-2 tablespoons of these neutral-tasting seeds (whole or ground) to your favorite foods and drinks for extra nutrients and crunch.

• Drink Up: Add to smoothies, juices or water for a healthy and filling thirst quencher.
• Mix Up: Sprinkle onto salads, oatmeal, toast, pastas, fruits, and other foods to give them more texture.
• Bake Up: Use as a gluten-fee alternative to eggs and flour, or to add a dash of nutrients to any recipe.

2 Tablespoons of chia seeds contain:

• 100x More Omega-3 Than Salmon
• 5x More Calcium Than Milk
• 3X More Iron Than Spinach
• 2X The Antioxidants of Blueberries
• 64% More Potassium Than a Banana
• 41% of Your Daily Fibre
• 32% Your Daily Magnesium
• 20% Protein

How Chia Seeds Benefits You ?

• Chia and the power of fiber: The United States (U.S.) dietary guidelines for 2015 to 2020 suggest that men under the age of 50 years should consume 30.8 grams (g) of fiber per day and women under the age of 50 years should consume 25.2 g per day. For adults over 50 years of age, the recommendation for men is 28 g per day, and for women, it is 22.4 g per day. Most people consume less than half of that recommendation. The easiest way to increase fiber intake is to eat more plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and unprocessed grains. Just one ounce of chia seeds provides 10 grams of fiber, almost half the daily recommendation for a woman over 50 years.
• Promote Weight Loss: Foods that are high in fiber help people to feel full for longer, and they are usually lower in calories. Increased fiber intake and a high fiber diet have been shown to help with weight loss.Aside from chia seeds’ fiber content, their high levels of omega-3-fatty acids and alpha-linoleic acid may be useful for weight loss.However, evidence is scant. A review, published in the Journal of Obesity, concludes that “there is limited data to suggest the use of chia seeds for weight loss.”Another study, published in Nutrition Research, concludes that, in overweight adults, chia seeds have “no influence on body mass or composition, or various disease risk factor measures.”
• Treating Diverticulosis: High-fiber diets have been shown to decrease the prevalence in flare-ups of diverticulitis by absorbing water in the colon and making bowel movements easier to pass.Eating a healthful, fiber-filled diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables can reduce pressure and inflammation in the colon.The exact causes of diverticular disease are not known, but the condition has repeatedly been associated with a low fiber diet.
• Cardiovascular Disease & Cholesterol: Increased fiber intake has been shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.A review of 67 separate controlled trials found that even a modest 10-gram per day increase in fiber intake reduced LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, as well as total cholesterol.Recent studies have shown that dietary fiber may play a role in regulating the immune system and inflammation. In this way, it may decrease the risk of inflammation-related conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity.
• Diabetes: High-fiber diets are associated with a lower risk of developing diabetes. Eating high-fiber meals helps to keep blood sugar stable.Based on a review of findings from several large studies, The National Institute of Medicine found that diets with 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories were associated with significant reductions in the risk of both coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
• Omega-3s to Fight Heart Disease: Research suggests that omega-3s can decrease the risk for thrombosis and arrhythmias, disorders that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and sudden cardiac death.Omega-3s may also decrease LDL, total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, reduce atherosclerotic plaque, improve endothelial function, and slightly lower blood pressure.The richest sources of plant-based omega-3s are chia seeds, flaxseeds, flaxseed oil, hempseeds, hempseed oil, and walnuts.
• Digestion and Detox: A diet with adequate fiber prevents constipation and promotes regularity for a healthy digestive tract. Regular bowel movements are crucial for the daily excretion of toxins through the bile and stool.