Health | Chia Seeds: 5 Reasons You Need Them

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You probably have been seeing photos of these delicious looking treats everywhere, but what ARE those little black dots everyone is puttin’ in their puddin’, and why are they so popular in the fitness industry? Well, we did some digging and here is what we found:

#5. Chia seeds give you brain power
Chia seeds are full of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, which are difficult to come by in the average person’s diet. The reason these fatty acids are essential for you is that they directly improve brain health by, for example, promoting new brain cell formation. This helps maintain brain and nerve function. In turn this also improves your memory and helps combat age-related brain decline diseases, like Alzheimer’s and dementia.
A well-balanced and functioning brain improves your mood and aids in the fight against depression. However it doesn’t stop there – omega fatty acids can lower your risk of major chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer and arthritis and can be an excellent replacement for fish oils for vegans.

#4. Chia seeds contain enough daily nutrients to make them a superfood
Chia contains a variety of valuable nutrients that provide so much of your body’s daily requirements that they are considered a superfood. Just some of the vitamins they contain are vitamin A, B, E, and D and also minerals including iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc.

#3 Chia seeds strengthen bones
Did you know chia seeds can provide you with more calcium than dairy products?
Even better, chia comes without the high fat content associated with consuming dairy products. For vegans, or also anyone wanting to keep their weight down, this is the perfect calcium supplement.

#2 Chia seeds are naturally energizing
No need to eat unhealthy food anymore when you’re low on energy. Chia seeds can help boost your energy without introducing anything harmful to your body. They are completely raw and unprocessed, without unhealthy chemicals or preservatives that most snacks have.
Add Chia seeds to your breakfast by putting it into your smoothie or oats. You can also try out a delicious chia recipe, like this one: Coconut Chia Pudding

#1 Chia seeds can assist in weight loss
Chia contains a high fiber content – about 10 grams per ounce of seeds (almost half to a third of our daily requirements)! Fiber absorbs large amounts of water and expands in the stomach. This can increase the feeling of fullness and slow the absorption of food. So, simply eating more fiber is a great way to lose weight.


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