Please Login

7 Benefits of Chia Seeds

Written By: text_none_author Published In: Healthy Living Created Date: 2015-09-16 Hits: 1196

You’ve probably heard of Chia seeds, floating around in conversations but don’t really know what they are or what they do.

We’re going to tell you why these little magic foods should be on the top of your grocery list! Loaded with nutrients that work wonders for both your body, and your brains these foods are probably among the healthiest on the planet.

Here are 7 benefits of Chia seeds, take your pick as to which one is your favourite!

  1. Many Nutrients, Few Calories! – Yes, a dieting person’s dream. These seeds pack a powerful punch when it comes to useful nutrients and offer very little in terms of calories. Hence keeping you full and healthy and going easy on that waistline.  

 

  1. Insane source of Antioxidants – Clear skin, weight loss? Antioxidants are a necessity and Chia seeds shine when it comes to containing a good amount of antioxidants. They protect the healthy fats and fight the free radicals.

 

  1. Merges Carbs and Fiber - 28g of Chia seeds include 12 grams of carbs, 11 of which are Fiber. In truth, they contain only 1 gram of the actual carbs which are insulin raising so they can be considered as a low carb food.

 

  1. Major Protein source – Besides being low carb and high fiber, Chia seeds are also rich in protein, every gym buff’s delight! Protein helps in muscle building and fat burning so this is another major benefit.

 

  1. Rich in Bone nutrients – Chia seeds are rich in rare bone nutrients that are essential in making sure you don’t get a fracture every time you trip on a banana peel! Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium are among these.

 

  1. Improves stamina and performance as much as any sports drink!  They are equal to any top level sports drinks when it comes to improving the body’s performance and stamina during exercise and workouts. Chia seeds increase the intake of nutrients by the body and reduce their dependency on sugar.

 

  1. Easy to incorporate into your daily diet - This is probably the most practical benefit of all. Chia seeds look like small insignificant dots on the face of the table filled with various foods, but are secret boosters of health. They taste bland and can be added to or mixed with pretty much any food or smoothie, making it easy to accommodate in your everyday meals.

That’s it, Chiao!