The benefits of GoldFoods Chia
Nutritional Value of Chia Chia is considered a complete vegetable protein with all 8 essential amino acids. It’s ideal to complete vegetarian or vegan diets. It’s gluten free, non-GMO; has a high capacity for water absorption; high in fiber (good for overall health and digestion); and maintains blood sugar levels. More interesting nutritional facts about […]
Why are chia seeds good for people with diabetes?
Chia absorbs 12 times its weight in water. When Chia seeds are soaked in water, they form a gel that serves as a barrier, blocking carbohydrates and digestive enzymes. This essentially slows down our body’s process of breaking down foods to sugars, resulting in more stable blood sugars.
Chia: 8 times more Omega 3s than blue fish
Did you know that your body doesn’t produce Omega3 fatty acids? You get Omega3s from specific foods. Chia seeds have a more Omege 3s than fish. Omega 3s can have a positive effect on the good cholesterol and reduces LDLs, triglycerides and bad cholesterol. Omega 3 fatty acids are ideal for people with heart disease, […]
Which foods have the most vitamin C?
If you really want a good supply of vitamin C in your diet, then chia is your food of choice. It contains seven times more vitamin C than oranges. Why is vitamin C important? Vitamin C is necessary for repairing and growing tissues such as skin, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels. The body can’t produce […]
Chia, five times more calcium than milk
Growing up, our mother’s told us to drink milk for the calcium. It’s a nutrient that you’ll need for the rest of your life. But you don’t need to drink milk to fuel your body with calcium. Chia will do the trick. This is great news for vegans and people who are lactose intolerant. Chia […]
Antioxidants: The fight against cancer, heart, aging…
Antioxidants fight against diseases. Among the foods that contain high amounts of antioxidants are chia. In fact, chia seeds have four times the amount of antioxidants than blueberries. The antioxidant value of foods are expressed in ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) units. The higher the score, the more medicinal the food. Blueberries have an ORAC […]
What has more iron, spinach or seeds like chia and quinoa?
If we were to make a list of foods that have higher amounts of iron it would include the following: meat, fish, seafood, eggs, grains, legumes, nuts, dairy, vegetables and fruits. Among those that contain the most iron, especially those that are ideal for vegans and vegetarians, are chia and quinoa. Did you know that […]
Do chia seeds have more potassium than bananas?
Yes! Chia contains twice more potassium than bananas. It is particularly ideal for people with hypertension and heart disease. Why is potassium so important for our body? Potassium enables your heart to beat. It helps trigger your heart to squeeze blood through your body, and it helps establish stable blood pressure. Potassium also helps your […]