5 Amazing Benefits of Chia Seeds for Your Health!

Do not underestimate the power of Chia seeds by looking at its size. Chia seeds are amazingly rich in nutrients.

Do you add Chia seeds quite often in your recipes?

If not, I am sure you will not be able to stop yourself from adding Chia Seeds in your recipes after listening to this complete video.

5 Surprising benefits of Chia seeds

1. Highly nutritious: Chia seeds are packed with all essential nutrients, including:

• Protein
• Calcium
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Omega-3 fatty acids

   2. Promotes healthy Digestive System: Chia seeds are a rich source of fiber and just 2 tablespoons of chia seeds can provide 10 gms of fiber that              can help us meet 30% of our daily fiber needs.

Adequate fiber consumption helps prevent constipation and keeps the digestive tract healthy.

  3. Increases good cholesterol: Chia seeds can help improve your cholesterol levels. They can increase the amount of "good" cholesterol (HDL) and             decrease the amount of "bad" cholesterol (LDL). This is good for your heart health.

Researchers have found that chia seeds can help keep your blood cholesterol levels in balance and may also have a positive impact on your heart health.

  4. Manages blood sugar levels: Studies have found that chia seeds slows down the body’s quick process of absorbing sugar from the food.

This helps people with type 2 diabetes, as Chia seeds keep their blood sugar levels more stable.

  5. Enhances Brain function: Chia seeds contain good fats called omega-3 fatty acids, which are usually found in foods like fatty fish, nuts, and seeds.

Just 2 spoons of Chia seeds contain around 7 grams of Omega 3 fatty acids which are super important for our brain and heart.

So, these little seeds are really powerful! Add them to your daily food to get lots of healthy benefits.

Source:-1. https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/chia-seed-benefits-what-you-need-to-know 

               2. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/291334#risks