Chia seed are rich in fats( Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids), carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, mineral, fiber, antioxidant and other phyto-chemicals such as poly-phenol.
Safety limits have been laid out in EU legislation
not more than 10% use in processed food while 15g/day for raw consumption of seeds
Chita is a wonderful dietary product, ie a weight loss regimen. A healthy breakfast.
Chia seeds have many health benefit due to Omega 3 and other ingredients listed in the intro to this question. It helps with lowering cholesterol, managing diabetes, lowering stress, and improving memory.
Despite their small size, chia seeds are full of importantnutrients.They are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants, and they providefiber, iron, and calcium .
Two tablespoons of chia seeds have almost 10 grams of fiber. Diets high in fiber have been linked to weight loss.
Thanks Dr. Ali mohamed rashed for giving detailed ans. But the controlled consumtion of chia seeds may be beneficial for health?
Thank you to all for their valuable suggestions/recommendation
Yh.... It does. It has plenty of nutritional benefits, most of which have been stated. Incorporating it in the diet improves diet diversity and of course prevents malnutrition especially micronutrient malnutrition
Please go through the following RG links.
Article Chia Crop (Salvia hispanica L.): its History and Importance ...
Article The Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value of Chia Seeds...
Article Nutritional and therapeutic perspectives of Chia (Salvia his...
Article Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica L.) as a Source of Proteins and ...
Chia seed is a wonderful gift of nature. It demands proper justice on it's health benefits and attention of nutritionists as well as natural product researcher.
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