Chia seeds are a healthy addition to your diet.
They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. They also contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which help promote heart health.
Chia seeds are an ancient food that was once a major food crop in Mexico and Guatemala. They were offered to Aztec gods in religious ceremonies as early as 3500 BC.
A large Chinese cohort of more than 63,000 individuals found that those with the highest intakes of omega-3 fatty acids from seafood and plant sources had a 17% reduced risk of cardiovascular mortality compared with those who had the lowest intakes.
The Nurses’ Health Study found a 40% reduced risk of sudden cardiac death in women who ate the highest amounts of ALA. The Cardiovascular Health Study cohort with more than 5000 men and women, ages 65 years and older, found a 50% lower risk of fatal ischemic heart disease with higher intakes of ALA.
Benefits of Chia Seeds:
- Highly nutritious
- Loaded with antioxidants
- Support weight loss
- Reduce blood sugar levels
- Support for bone health
Ingredients of Chia Seeds:
Plant Salvia Hispanica
Cuisine of Chia Seeds:
Chia seeds can be consumed raw or soaked.
Origin Country of Chia Seeds:
Mexico
Other names of Chia Seeds:
Salvia hispanica L
Ingredient type of Chia Seeds:
Vegetarian
Taste & Aroma of Chia Seeds:
Chia seeds does not have any taste of its own and can easily be incorporated in any kind of dish.
How to Store Chia Seeds:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator at a constant temperature.
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