Chia Seeds

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Chia seeds are a superfood with many nutritional health benefits. Just two tablespoons eaten daily nourishes your body with protein, omega-3 acids, fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium and antioxidants.

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The seeds contain very few calories and may also help in losing weight. Chia seeds helps to fight against cancer, diabetes, aging, neurological diseases and bacterial infections.

Some side effects of eating these seeds are bloating, diarrhea and gas, but I have not experienced any of these. However, you must also drink plenty of water when you are eating chia seeds because they absorb water even while they’re in your body.

The chia seed comes from the salvia hispanica plant and can be a black or white seed. There’s basically no difference in the nutritional benefits of either color. It’s native roots are grown in Mexico and Guatemala.

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I use chia seeds in my plant-based proteins smoothies and in my homemade protein bars. My body now craves this great superfood when I have not eaten it. It is amazing how the body knows just what we need to increase the nutrients that we are lacking in our diets.

What a great superfood to keep on the shelf and use daily!