We have never been so concerned about our what we eat as we are now.
The common saying is “you are what you eat.” It’s true. Eat healthy and you live healthy. So there’s not better time to review why you should add chia seeds to your diet.
- Here are the top 10 reasons to add chia seeds to your diet.It’s easy. You don’t have to cook them or prepare them. Just add them to juices, smoothies, soups, water, salads you name it. A spoonful or two should cover it.
- Appetite suppression. Chia seeds have a lot of fiber, which will make you feel full longer.
- Flavorless. They’re easy to digest and are flavorless so you won’t even know they’re there. You can use them in sweet and savory recipes.
- Hydration. Chia seeds keep you hydrated. They actually absorb 12 times its weight in water. This is also another reason you feel full longer after eating the seeds. They are excellent contributions to athletes
- Loaded with Omega 3. Chia seeds have eight times more Omega 3s than fatty fish, and that’s a very good thing. Omega 3 is good for the central nervous system and for your vital organs. For people who are vegetarian or vegan, chia seeds are an ideal source of Omega 3s.
- Controls blood sugar levels. Chia seeds slow the effect at which glucose enters the bloodstream, making it ideal for diabetics and those wanting to prevent diabetes
- Increases muscle mass. Chia provides extra energy and is high in protein, which helps promotes muscle mass and tissue regeneration.
- Eases joint pain. Omega 3 fatty acids provide anti-inflammatory properties. If you take chia seeds daily, you will notice significantly less pain in your joints.
- Full of antioxidants. Chia seeds flush out toxins, regulate intestinal flora, prevent cell oxidation and benefit many other functions that keep us well on the inside and out.
- Fends of the cold and flu. Chia seeds contain seven times more vitamin C than oranges making it the go-to all-natural antidote to take during flu season.