Chia Seeds are giving ground flax seeds a run for their money.
Chia seeds are a superfood that is packed with tons of fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, protein, and minerals like calcium, manganese, and phosphorus.
Chia seeds are super easy to add into your diet and just 2 tablespoons gives you 8.5 grams of fiber, 4 grams of proteins, and 4.2 grams of omega 3 fatty acids! If you haven't already learned, I am ride-or-die for omega 3s. It's anti-inflammatory effects help reduce your risk for nearly all chronic diseases, and the western diet packs way too much omega 6 fatty acids which have a pro-inflammatory and detrimental effect. Read more about the health benefits of omega 3's in my previous post here. Also, most Americans do not get enough protein in their diet, and 8 grams in 2 tablespoons is an amazing amount. Among other things fiber helps keep you full and reduce the amount of food you consume, helps lower risk for colon cancer, and naturally helps lower cholesterol.
How to eat chia seeds
Chia seeds are a superfood that is packed with tons of fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, protein, and minerals like calcium, manganese, and phosphorus.
Chia seeds are super easy to add into your diet and just 2 tablespoons gives you 8.5 grams of fiber, 4 grams of proteins, and 4.2 grams of omega 3 fatty acids! If you haven't already learned, I am ride-or-die for omega 3s. It's anti-inflammatory effects help reduce your risk for nearly all chronic diseases, and the western diet packs way too much omega 6 fatty acids which have a pro-inflammatory and detrimental effect. Read more about the health benefits of omega 3's in my previous post here. Also, most Americans do not get enough protein in their diet, and 8 grams in 2 tablespoons is an amazing amount. Among other things fiber helps keep you full and reduce the amount of food you consume, helps lower risk for colon cancer, and naturally helps lower cholesterol.
How to eat chia seeds
- You can buy chia seeds at health food stores such as whole foods.
- Add it to orange juice or apple juice for a nutty bite and no added flavor
- Chia seeds create a gel when added to liquids, so create a gel by adding to it water and letting it sit, then add it to smoothies, salad dressings, granola, or yogurt.
- Mix into soups
- Mix into a stir fry
- Mix into a muesli
- Find a lot more ways to use chia seeds in your diet here
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| example, but there are many brands out there |
Xoxo,
Danielle
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