Impressive health benefits of chia seed A series of PresentationByMr. Allah Dad Khan former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

3. Chia Plant
• Chia belongs to the mint family and is native
to Central and Southwest Mexico &
Guatemala. The plant is grown for its omega
3 fatty acid rich seeds. The seeds yield about
34% of oil. Chia oil has 64 % omega-3 fatty
acids.
• Chia is grown commercially in Mexico,
Argentina, Guatemala, Bolivia, Australia and
Equador. Australia is the leading producer of
chia seeds

4. Chia seed
• Chia seeds are the seeds of the plant Salvia hispanica.
• They are tiny seeds that come in white, grey, brown and black
colors. The seeds have a mottled design on the seed coat.
These seeds were used by the ancient Aztec and Mayan
warriors during combat times as a survival food. Hence it is
also called a wonder food. The ancient running messengers
also used it as an energy food and so it is also called the
"Indian Running Food".
• Chia seeds can be used whole or ground, in any way. They
can be added to yogurt, smoothies, soups, juices like those of
oranges, sprinkled on salads or foods or added to baked
goods like muffins, cookies etc. It can even be added to water,
stirred a couple of times to break the clumps of seeds that
form together. In about 15 minutes it forms a gel. This gel can
be drunk as it is.

5. • Chia Seed Health Benefits

6. Chia reduces bad cholesterol
The effects on cholesterol
levels and other risk
factors is inconclusive.
Some studies show an
effect, others do not.

7. Chia seed posses antioxidant
properties
Chia seeds are high in
antioxidants that help to
protect the delicate fats
in the seeds. They also
have various benefits
for health.

8. Chia Seed are Gluten free
Chia seedd do not consists
of gluten and are
beneficial in nature.

9. Chia seeds And Energy Metabolism ,
Healthy Weight
• Due to The High Fiber
and Protein Content,
Chia Seeds Should be
Able to Help You Lose
Weight

10. Chia seed shows feeling of stomach
full
Almost all of the
carbohydrates in chia
seeds are fiber. This
gives them the ability to
absorb 10-12 times their
weight in water. Fiber
also has various
beneficial effects on
health

11. Chia seed Lowers Triglyceride level
One small study shows
that chia seeds can
partly replace gatorade
as a way of carb loading
for endurance athletes,
but this needs to be
studied more

12. Chia entire seeds are digestible

13. Chia seed Regulates blood pressure
Chia seeds’ ability to
reverse inflammation,
regulate cholesterol and
lower blood pressure
make it extremely
beneficial to consume for
heart health.

14. Chia seed rich source of protein
Chia seeds are high in
quality protein, much
higher than most plant
foods. Protein is the
most weight loss
friendly macronutrient
and can drastically
reduce appetite and
cravings.

15. Chia seed High in Bone Nutrients
Chia seeds are high in
calcium, magnesium,
phosphorus and protein.
All of these nutrients are
essential for bone
health.

16. Chia seed reduced diabetes
Chia Seeds May Improve
Certain Blood Markers,
Which Should Lower The
Risk of Heart Disease and
Type 2 Diabetes

17. Chia seed are Rich in Carbohydrates
Almost all of the
carbohydrates in chia
seeds are fiber. This
gives them the ability to
absorb 10-12 times their
weight in water. Fiber
also has various
beneficial effects on
health.

18. Chia Seed Possess anti inflammatory
functions
Chia seeds’ ability to
reverse inflammation,
regulate cholesterol and
lower blood pressure
make it extremely
beneficial to consume for
heart health.

19. Chia seed and dental Health
With chia seeds being
packed with calcium,
phosphorus, Vitamin A
and zinc, it’s no wonder
that they are a top food
to help your teeth!
Calcium is the building
block of your teeth and
necessary for tooth
health.