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BENEFITS OF CHIA SEEDS ( BY K.KAVI INDIRA)

11-08-2017
Chia Seed Nutrition Profile

The reason chia seeds are so beneficial is due to them being rich in fiber, omega-3 fats, protein, vitamins and minerals.

For example, one ounce (28 grams) of chia seeds contain about: (1)

137 calories
12.3 grams carbohydrates
4.4 grams protein
8.6 grams fat
10.6 grams fiber
0.6 milligram manganese (30 percent DV)
265 milligrams phosphorus (27 percent DV)
177 milligrams calcium (18 percent DV)
1 milligram zinc (7 percent DV)
0.1 milligram copper (3 percent DV)
44.8 milligrams potassium (1 percent DV)
Chia seeds also contain essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic and linoleic acid; mucin; strontium’ vitamins A, B, E and D; and minerals, including sulphur, iron, iodine, magnesium, manganese, niacin and thiamine; and they’re a rich source of antioxidants.

Top 9 Chia Seeds Benefits

Being rich in so many key nutrients, research has uncovered that regularly eating chia seeds can improve your health in numerous ways. Some of the top chia seeds benefits are:

1. Skin and Aging.
2. Digestive Health.
3. Heart Health.
4. Help Treat Diabetes.
5. Boost Your Energy and Metabolism.
6. Stronger Bones.
7. Build Muscle and Lose Weight.
8. Fight Breast and Cervical Cancer

K.KAVI INDIRA,
II.M.A.(ENGLISH),
ANJAC,
SIVAKASI.


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