12 Amazing Facts About Chia Seeds

The use of chia seeds is well-known in South American countries but has spread to Europe and other countries due to their recognition as a 'superfood,' rich in beneficial and essential components for our bodies.

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

1.      Chia seeds contain high levels of essential vitamins such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc, boron, and copper.

2.      They contain a high amount of fatty acids essential for various biological processes such as cell construction and more.

3.      Contribute to the production of antioxidants, which fight free radicals the body cannot eliminate on its own. These radicals are often caused by inhaling cigarette smoke, polluted air, and vapors from cleaning and extermination materials. If not eradicated, they can cause irreversible damage to body cells.

4.      This combination of proteins and fats found in the seeds, along with carbohydrates and antioxidants, provides long-lasting energy to the body and mind.

5.      Since they contain a high level of organic acids (Alfa Linolenic Acid), chia seeds assist in cardiovascular activity and maintain heart health.

6.      Struggling with sweet cravings? No more. Chia seeds are known to reduce sweet cravings as their consumption helps regulate and monitor unrefined energy into the blood.

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7.      When we consume sugar-rich foods and empty carbohydrates (such as white bread, pasta, etc.), our blood sugar levels rise rapidly. However, the soluble fibers found in chia seeds help stabilize blood glucose levels and maintain balance.  

8.      One of the great advantages of chia seeds is that they grow entirely naturally and without the intervention of chemicals, herbicides, and fungicides, pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or genetic modification.

9.      Chia seeds help with body detoxification.

10.   The fact that they contain essential fatty acids such as Omega 3 and Omega 6, chia seeds help improve mood as well as directly reduce the effects of anxiety and depression.

11.  Being gluten-free, chia seeds are ideal for those suffering from celiac disease, hypoglycemia, and Crohn's disease.

12.  If you soak chia seeds in water, their texture becomes jelly-like. When absorbed by the body, these fibers absorb water in the stomach, thus reducing the chances of dehydration.