In this video, we’ll show you "DISCOVER THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS" What are the benefits of Chia Seeds?
Chia seeds may just look like your everyday seed, but don't let appearances deceive you. Packed full of
nutritional goodness, various chia seed benefits have seen this small seed become the latest sought-after
"Superfood". Chia foods are by no means a new thing, in fact, this nutritious seed goes as far back as the
Aztec warriors who would eat the seeds as part of their battle preparations. Chia health benefits are
documented as far back as the Indians, who supposedly survived many a forced march, which was usually 24-
hours long, on just one small teaspoon of the seeds. The Chia seed, no doubt, have the Indians to thank for
being dubbed as "running food", although there are many other chia seed benefits too.
Energy Boost
Whether you want to improve your stamina in the gym or simply have some extra get-up-and-go for your workday,
this amazing superfood has a perfect blend of nutrients to give you it. Packed full of carbohydrates, the
seeds can absorb up to ten times their own weight in liquid. Due to this super-absorbency, these seeds have
little to no effect on a person's blood sugar. This is what prevents the carbohydrates, which chia are packed
full of, from being broken down quickly by the body. This not only prevents a person experiencing the jitters
of a sugar crash, but it also helps to sustain a good energy level to help get you through the day.
Slimming Down
One of the most popular chia food benefits is the fact they can help a person to lose weight. Again this has
much to do with the seeds absorbency and nutrients. Carbohydrates in the seeds are absorbed slowly, this is
due to the seed expanding in the stomach, and so does the soluble fibre that lies around the seeds' outer
layer. This not only helps to suppress a person's appetite, but it also helps stabilize the blood sugar for
longer. A 2009 clinical trial focusing on chia food benefits found that the middle dose of seeds is enough to
reduce a person's appetite anywhere up to 47-per cent. Individuals are given the larger recommended dose of
chia seeds experienced at least a 33-per cent reduction in their glucose level. Interestingly, for the study,
the chia products were used in white refined bread, which is often too linked to weight gain and blood sugar
imbalance.
Bone Strength
It can be hard to figure out how much calcium you are getting and, most importantly, if you are getting
enough. If you are not a big lover of milk, chia seed products could well be your answer as they actually
contain more calcium than milk does. Add to this the fact the seeds enhance the absorption of the calcium and
it is fair to say this is one of the major chia health benefits. The calcium in chia seeds is much easier to
digest than that in milk, making the seeds an ideal alternative to those people suffering from lactose
intolerance.
Mental Health and Brain Power
Omega 3 has long been touted as natural "brain food". However, what is less publicized is the positive effect
Omega 3 and 6 has on individuals suffering from mental health conditions such as, depression. Chia food
products support a person's nervous system, which affects a person's brain function. Improved brain function
leads to a better transmission of the nerves, which leads to an improvement of a person's mood. However, chia
seed benefits do not stop at improving brain power and mood. An essential fatty acid found in the seeds has
been linked with improving and maintaining, liver function, cholesterol, joints, stabilizing blood sugar
levels and cognitive function.
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