Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

You must have heard the common phrase "Chota packet bada dhamaka" There are certain people, items, things, foods which even though are small compared to others have great qualities in them and we just can't ignore them. Chia seeds are one such food item.

Chia seeds are small seeds black in color obtained from the plant Salvia hispanica.  It is an important food due to its ability to provide sustainable energy. The fact is it has got its name “chia” from a Mayan word for “strength.”

Chia Seeds Benefits 

1. Loaded with antioxidants 

Chia seeds supersede others due to their high antioxidant content in such a tiny state. 
Antioxidants are of great help in protecting the delicate fats present in the seeds along with various health benefits.

2. Interesting fact about carbohydrates in chia seeds 

If you take 28 grams of chia seeds you will get 12 grams of carbs and out of the 11 grams of fiber is non-digestible and neither raises blood sugar nor requires insulin for it. 

How to use chia seeds in the diet?

Since the seeds taste is bland, we can add them to any food item.

One can have chia seeds in the raw form or soaked and used in a smoothie also.  One can sprinkle them on salads.

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To summarize, chia seeds are rich in fiber, antioxidants, nutrients, omega-3 fat very much useful for everybody's good health.
Interestingly, most of its qualities help people with diabetes also.

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