Chia Benefits

Chia Seeds Health Benefits

I’ve been eating chia seeds for over 25 years and people always ask me:

“What’s the secret to your energy?”
I always tell them the truth: “CHIA SEEDS!”
They say, “You eat like a bird.

I say, “Come fly with me.”

Then they ask, “Where can I find those seeds?”
Now I say, “HERE!”

Why Do I Say Come Fly With Me?

That one is easy.  It’s because there are SO MANY BENEFITS FOR YOUR HEALTH!

• Omega 3 Oil : 64% with a ratio to Omega 6 oils of anywhere from 3:2 or 2:1
• Chia stores easily for long periods of time without odor rancidity
• Diabetes – The USDA cites research that indicates chia is excellent for maintaining healthy glucose levels naturally because the gel it makes on its own when mixed in water or juices causes carbohydrates to be slowly released into the bloodstream and slowly converted into glucose
• Heart Disease - higher level of alpha-linolenic acids (reduces heart disease risk) than all other seeds or grains
• Prostrate – excellent ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6 oils
• Protein – 19-23% by weight, including all essential amino acids
• Hydration – the seed itself absorbs 7-9 times its size in water which allows electrolyte retention Fiber & Weight control – 1 T. serving gives 30% of the daily amount of fiber needed for optimum health; the chia produces a soluble mucilage fiber that absorbs up to 30 times its weight in liquid, which allows for slow digestion and excellent elimination
• Calcium – 1 oz. of chia equals more than 5 times the amount of calcium in the same amount of milk
• Vitamins – includes riboflavin, niacin, thiamin and trace amounts all other B vitamins
  
• Bones – chia has boron in it, which is needed for healthy bones because it aids the metabolism of several minerals.
• Gluten Free – anyone who is allergic to gluten or prefers not to have it in their diet can safely eat chia
• Sprouting – easy to sprout with a flavorful watercress-like taste