Chia seeds are considered a superfood due to their high nutritional content. They are loaded with fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Some key benefits include lowering blood pressure and the risk of diabetes, supporting heart health, aiding digestion, promoting weight loss, and providing omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds also support bone health, reduce the risk of certain cancers, and can increase exercise performance. The document outlines these health benefits and provides charts detailing chia seeds' nutritional composition.

1. 11 Reasons Why Chia is a
Nutritional Super food
Jon Yaneff

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11 Reasons Why Chia is a
Nutritional Superfood
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Chia seeds are considered one of the most popular superfoods on the planet! People are adding
these tiny seeds to everything, including yogurts, smoothies, and desserts.
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Chia seeds are derived from Salvia hispanica (the chia plant) and are native to southern and
central Mexico and Guatemala.
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There is also a 3:1 ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 in chia seeds.
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The chia seed is loaded with fiber and protein. They are a good source of manganese,
magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin E, and the B
vitamins B1, B2, and B3.

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Nutrient Amount Daily Value
Vitamin C 0.44 mg 6 %
Vitamin E 0.14 mg 4 %
Vitamin B1 0.174 mg 53 %
Vitamin B2 0.05 mg 3 %
Vitamin B3 2.47 mg 43 %
Chia Nutrition Chart For Vitamins

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Chia Nutrition Chart For Minerals
Nutrient Amount Daily Value
Manganese 0.6 mg 30%
Magnesium 93.8 mg 30%
Calcium 177 mg 18%
Phosphorus 265 mg 27%
Zinc 1.0 mg 7%
Iron 2.16 mg 45 %
Potassium 44.8 mg 1%

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Chia Nutrition Chart For Macronutrient
Nutrient Amount Daily Value
Calories 137 7%
Carbohydrates 12.3 g 4%
Fiber 10.6 g 42%
Protein 4.4 g 9%
Total Fat 8.6 g 13%
Omega-3 Fatty
Acids
4,915 mg NA
Omega-6 Fatty
Acids
1,620 mg NA

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10 Proven Health Benefits of Chia
1. Lower blood pressure
Chia seeds contain important
nutrients, including potassium
and magnesium that help
reduce blood pressure. A
2007 study found that chia
seeds could significantly lower
blood pressure in patients
with type 2 diabetes.

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2. Combat diabetes
Chia seeds are also being
studied as a treatment for type
2 diabetes. Rat studies have
found that chia seeds can help
regulate insulin resistance and
stabilize blood sugar levels.

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3. Important for heart health
In a 2007 study published in the
journal Diabetes Care,
researchers discovered that chia
seed supplementation could
improve major and emerging
cardiovascular risk factors in
patients with controlled type 2
diabetes.

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4. Help improve digestion
Frequent constipation is known to
affect more than four million
Americans. The fiber found in chia
seeds can also help reduce
constipation. For best results, pre-soak
the chia seeds for approximately 15
minutes and then combine a glass of
water with one to two tablespoons of
chia seeds.

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5. Good for weight loss
High protein found in chia seeds may help
people control cravings.In a 2009 study
published in the British Journal of Nutrition,
chia seeds were found to reduce the
visceral fat in rats that were fed a sugar-
heavy diet. The fiber content found in chia
seeds also has you feeling fuller for longer
periods of time.

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6. Good vegan source of omega-3
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and
eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) are two
omega-3 fatty acids that are essential for
inflammation reduction, heart health, and
increasing cognitive function. Chia seeds
contain 20% of the omega-3 ALA and
plant-based sources of ALA, and are
thought to have a problem converting to
EPA and DHA.

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7. Good for bone health
Chia seeds also contain nutrients
important for bone health, such as
calcium, magnesium, phosphorus,
and protein. Chia seeds are an
excellent plant-based calcium
alternative for vegans, and for
those who can’t properly digest
diary products.

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8. Effective diverticulosis
treatment
Fiber consumption is traditionally low
in the U.S., and diverticulosis is a
common inflammatory condition that
may develop as a result. The high
fiber in chia seeds can help increase
bowel movements and reduce the
development of diverticulosis.

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9. Reduces risk of prostate, cervical,
and breast cancer
According to a meta-analysis published
in 2010, dietary ALA may actually lower
the risk of prostate cancer. Study
participants with a decreased prostate
cancer risk consumed over 1.5 grams
daily of ALA foods like chia seeds.
Other evidence suggests that the ALA
may also inhibit cancer cell growth in
cervical and breast cancers as well.

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10. Increase performance
In a 2011 study, six participants “carb-
loaded” with either Gatorade or a mixture
that contained half-chia seeds and half-
Gatorade. After the drink, they ran for an
hour on a treadmill, then a 10-kilometer
run. Researchers concluded that the chia
drink was helpful for performance, and just
as effective as the sugary sports drink.

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11. Improve dental health
The zinc, calcium, and phosphorus in
chia seeds are also important for strong
teeth and dental health. A study
published in the Journal of
Chromatography in 2014 found that the
antioxidants in chia seeds could help
reduce up to 70% of free radical activity.

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