Chia seeds come from the chia plant, which is native to Mexico and other areas of Central America. These seeds have been consumed by indigenous peoples of these areas for millennia, and they pack a huge nutritional wallop.

1. WHAT IS CHIA?
UNDERSTANDING SUPERFOODS
by Christopher Flatt
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2. WHY YOU SHOULD BE PUTTING CHIA
ON YOUR PLATE
The Good News Is That Chia Might Not Be As
Unfamiliar To You As It Is To Others, But You Might Not
Be Aware Of This Little Seed’s Significant Health
Benefits, Or The Fact That It Can Add Taste And
Flavour To A Wide Range Of Meals.

3. WHAT IS CHIA?
 Chia Seeds Come From The Chia Plant, Which Is Native To
Mexico And Other Areas Of Central America
 These Seeds Have Been Consumed By Indigenous Peoples Of
These Areas For Millennia, And They Pack A Huge Nutritional
Wallop
 In Fact, Their Very Name Comes From The Mayan Word For
Strength
 The Plant Is Actually Closely Related To Mint, Although The
Seeds Don’t Have A Minty Flavour

4. HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS
 They Can Benefit A Wide Range Of Different Health Conditions
 They Can Be Highly Beneficial In A Number Of Other Instances
 One Of Those Is The Way That Chia Can Benefit Diabetics
 When Eaten (Or Soaked In Water), Chia Seeds Create A
Gelatinous, Viscous Liquid
 This Coats The Inside Of The Digestive Tract, Slowing Down
Digestion And The Absorption Of Sugars, Which In Turn Helps To
Control Blood Glucose And Insulin

5.  Can Help Improve Bone And Teeth Health.
 A Single Serving Of Chia Seeds Actually Contains Almost 20% Of
The Rda Of Calcium, And When Combined With Other
Superfoods In Your Diet That Help Your Body Absorb More Of The
Calcium You Take In Through Your Diet, Can Foster Stronger
Bones And Teeth.
 Chia Seeds Also Offer Quite A Bit Of Protein
 Ust A Single Serving (A Little Under A Tablespoon) Can Give You
Almost 10% Of Your RDA Of Protein.
 It Can Also Offer 27% Of Your Daily Intake Of Phosphorous, As
Well As 30% Of Your Rda Of Manganese

6. CHIA SEEDS NUTRITION
 Nutritional Components, Include:
 Calcium – Manganese - Protein
 Magnesium – Phosphorous - Vitamin B3
 Potassium - Vitamin B2 - Zinc
 A Great Source Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, As Well As Fibre
 Carbohydrates Contained By The Seeds Are In The Form Of
Fibre Is Also A Benefit
 Your Body Can Actually Digest These Seeds

7. GETTING CHIA SEEDS ON YOUR PLATE
 Most Sources Recommend Two Servings Of Chia Seeds (About
An Ounce Each) Per Day
 You Can Add That To Your Plate In Any Number Of Ways
 Sprinkle Them Over A Salad, Where They Add A Light, Nutty
Flavour And Some Crunch
 Using Them In Breads In Place Of Other Wholegrains
 Used As Toppings For Everything From Yogurt To Meat Dishes

8. CHRISTOPHER FLATT
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