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Chia Seeds Health Benefits

Chia seeds are listed as one of the world’s best power foods. It’s a pity, though, that very few know what these seeds are. Chia is actually a plant which belongs to the mint family and it’s easily available in Mexico. The seeds can be eaten raw or ground and mixed in with several food…

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Chia seeds are listed as one of the world’s best power foods. It’s a pity, though, that very few know what these seeds are. Chia is actually a plant which belongs to the mint family and it’s easily available in Mexico. The seeds can be eaten raw or ground and mixed in with several food products. What’s very interesting, though, are the many chia seeds health benefits.

Helps you lose weight

Have you ever wondered how celebrities just seem to lose weight without spending too much time in the gym? Rumors have it that most of them have already included chia seeds in their diets. One of the best chia seeds health benefits is that it helps you lose weight. These seeds are very nutritious and when you eat them regularly, you can feel full for hours. Best of all, chia seeds are practically tasteless, so you can mix in spices or fruits with them and they’ll taste delicious.

Stabilize sugar levels

Diabetics and dieters alike suffer from instability in their sugar levels. Thankfully, one of the most popular chia seeds health benefits is that it can help stabilize one’s blood sugar levels. This means that food products with chia seeds naturally make for great desserts. You might also want to try a muesli bar with these seeds to help you through a workout session.

Chia Seeds Health Benefits
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Helps with your digestion

People eat a lot of processed food products, and it is this processing that makes regular bowel movements a lot harder to attain. One of the best chia seeds health benefits which anyone would be able to appreciate is its ability to aid with your digestion. You don’t have to worry about not being able to move your bowels again because you lack natural insoluble fibers. Chia seeds can give this to you.

Good for the heart

Another chia seeds health benefits its being friendly to the heart because of its Omega 3 content. These fatty acids are good for the heart and could significantly lower your cholesterol. If you fear that you have too much bad fat in your diet, it might be time to balance this off with the good fats present in chia seeds.

Defy aging

Chia seeds are also known to have antioxidants. Oxidants in the body caused by stress and bad eating habits can cause the body to age prematurely. Since chia seeds are filled with anti-oxidants, it has the opposite effect. People who include chia seeds in their diets don’t just look years younger than they really are, but years younger and more vibrant than they did before they started eating chia seeds.

Cut off food cravings

Chia seeds are also filled with protein and other nutrients. Did you know that food cravings are caused by malnutrition? This can easily happen when you don’t healthy, balanced meals. Because chia seeds can pack up a punch, it can help you curb your food cravings. This is also why it’s such an effective power food for those who are trying to lose weight, and those who are trying to live a healthier lifestyle.

Vanjo Merano

Vanjo Merano is the creator of PanlasangPinoy.com. His goal is to introduce Filipino Food and Filipino Cuisine to the rest of the world. This blog was the first step that he took.

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  1. Red Ayala says

    Posted on 5/31/19 at 7:20 am

    What is chia plant in Tagalog word?

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