Chia Seeds (Sabja Seeds)- Omega 3 & 6, High Protein, Muscle Pain Recovery, Burn Fat
Chia seed is a whole, raw food great for vegetarians and carnivores alike that has served as a superfood for the Mayans and Aztecs as far back as 3500 B.C.
Chia seed is a high quality protein source, which makes it perfect to add to a daily protein shake like Joe does or to help amp up any vegan diet. It contains both soluble and insoluble fiber, which means it is great for digestion and regularity – something both athletes and couch potatoes can benefit from. Chia seed is also rich in antioxidants – Dr. Oz has compared it to the antioxidant power of blueberries, which boost immune support like no other food – and it is one of the most concentrated sources of omega-3 essential fatty acids. Chia seeds have many benefits, including bolstering energy and endurance, prolonging hydration, helping to maintain blood sugar balance, and even assisting in weight loss. It’s no wonder it’s such a hot-ticket superfood!
Chia seeds are one of nature's most perfect natural food, and regarded by many nutritional experts as the pinnacle superfood. Chia is a food that gives you high sustained energy, high fiber, and high perfectly digestable protein for muscle, and tissue regeneration.
There are immediate benefits and accumulated sustained health benefits from including chia seeds in your eating habits. Some like energy, and healthy regularity, you will notice right away. Others like joint support, cardiovascular health, weight loss, muscle regeneration, etc. will exhibit itself after prolonged use. Overall, your health will be greatly improved with the regular addition of chia seeds to your daily eating habits.
It contains all eight essential amino acids and a host of trace minerals and micronutrients. To put it in easy comparative terms, each 2 tbsp serving of chia offers:
- Five times the omega-3 content of a 1/4-cup serving of walnuts
- Twice the iron and magnesium of a cup of spinach
- As much calcium as a half-cup of milk
- As much potassium as a third of a banana
- More than twice the fiber of a cup of oatmeal
Medical Conditions:
- Chia seeds are said to help with the following medical conditions:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Healing wounds
- Constipation
- Prostate problems
- ADD
- AIDS
- Thyroid disorders
- Digestive problems
- Diabetes
- Celiac disease
- Hypo-glycaemia
- Weightloss
- Cholesterol
- IBS irritable bowel syndrome
- Acid Reflux
- Gerd - Take 1 1/2 tablespoons with just enough water to swallow, wait 5 minutes (time for the chia to absorb stomach acids) drink a glass of water.
Inherent Vitamins and Minerals:
- Vegan
- No trans fat
- Gluten free
- Trace levels of sodium
- Balanced ratios of macronutrients
- High in: B vitamins
- Calcium (more then milk)
- Phosphorus
- Potassium (more than bananas)
- Zinc
- Boron
- Copper
- Magesium
- Maganese
- Iron
- C vitamins
- Amylose
- 1/2 oz.(14 grams) approx. 1 1/2 tablespoons of chia is:
- approx. 70-80 calories
- approx. 2.4 grams of protein
