Chia Seeds Nutrition Facts

Chia seeds were cultivated in Mexico from centuries as an alternative crop to corn and beans and old Mexican people used these seeds as a part of their daily meal. Recently Dr Oz expose some amazing nutrition health benefits of chia seeds and it gains a high popularity especially in Australia and United States. According to Dr. Oz research salvia hispanica or Chia seeds are a new superfood for human beings and it ha more health benefits then flax seeds. Chia seeds are rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 combination and it has more antioxidants than any other food.

Difference between white and black chia seeds:-

The only difference between these two types is the difference of color because both black and white chia seeds are containing same nutrition values and both are somewhat similar in taste too.

How to eat chia seeds?

So many people thought that it is very complex to use chia seeds in their diet but it’s much easier because you can use chia seeds as a solid diet as well as a liquid diet too. You can drink organic lemonade juice by mixing 1 spoon of chia seeds powered in your glass, its sound tasty.

Chia seed recipes:-

You can use chia seeds in various delicious recipes and as well as in potluck recipes too. The cooking of daily meal with chia seeds as a spice is very healthy and it also help in weight loss too. So if you are conscious about your weight problems then you must use chia seeds powder in your recipes, black chia seeds taste great in chicken and mutton recipes. You can also use chia gel with salad or with bread too. Gray chia seeds are not sounding tasty so you must avoid the use of gray chia seeds in any recipe.

Chia seeds health benefits described by Dr Oz:-

1. Chia seeds have highest antioxidant effects on human body and it also provides proactive protection of cells.
2. Its anti-aging properties support cardiovascular health and vitality
3. A Chia seed contain 25% protein with balanced amino acids.
4. A regular use of chia seeds provides a passage of nutritional benefits through the intestines.
5. Chia seeds are the great source of natural carbohydrates and essential minerals.
6. Chia seeds contain 30% unsaturated fatty acids and more than 60% of omega fatty acid
7. Its daily use stimulates appetite and boost up your immunity.
8. Latest experiments on chia seeds prove that it reduces unpleasant odors from the intestines and feces.

Chia seeds side effects:-

This is a wonderful superfood which has no side effects, but for pregnant women the overdose of chia seeds can be dangerous so it’s better to do not use chia seeds during pregnancy. Benefits of chia seeds are major and side effects are minor so feel free to use these magical seeds if you are not pregnant.

Chia seeds are easily available in market and superstores; you can also buy chia seeds from online herbal stores too.