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Where are they from? and What are they?
The Chia seed is manly native in Mexico and Guatemala. Mexicans believe Chia seeds are a great part of a healthy diet.Chia seeds come for an `herb` or plant that has white or purple flowers. Flax seeds come form the flax plant that is tall and slender. The flax seed has pale blue flowers on it. Flax seed are also known as Linseeds. In 3,00 B.C, Babylonians started to cultivate flax seed, and discovered lot of great health benefits. Flax seeds were used by Ancient Egyptians for both food and medicine.
Benefits?
Both Flax Seeds and Chia Seeds have many benefits. Flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids have good health benefits, because omega-3 fatty acids can help lower low-density-poprotein(LDL, bad) cholesterol and increase high-density-poprotein (HDL, good) cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is bad for the heart, because it can lead to coronary heart diseases. LDL causes a plaque growth in the arteries and leads atherosclerosis. Omega-3 also protects the blood vessels from hazardous inflammation. The prevention of inflammation can prevent arthritis.
Chia Seeds and Flax Seeds are great source of fiber. Both Chia and Flax seeds help a person feel fuller faster because of the fiber. Since these are high in fiber they help a person loose weight, because when it is consumed before a meal it makes the person fuller and to eat less. The fiber also absorbs the fat and prevents the body from absorbing them. Chia Seeds and Flax Seed block calories leading to weight loss. Since fiber is low in energy, it is great because it keeps a person fuller longer without that extra energy.
CHIA SEED VS FLAX SEED 2 TBL 2 TBL 69 Calories 75
4.4g Fat 6g
2.3g Proteins 2.6g
6g Carbs 4g
20% % Recommended Daily Fiber 15
9% %Recommended Daily Calcium 4%
Recent Research?
There are some scientist who are trying to prove that Chia Seeds and flax seed help with diabetes. Consuming Chia Seeds or Flax Seeds everyday, they improve the glycemic control in obese man and pre-diabetic women. Chia Seeds slow down how fast the body converts carbohydrates into simple sugar, there are studies that show that Chia Seeds can control blood sugar.
Consuming it?
Golden Brown Flax Seed can't be consumed just like it is. The Flax Seed as a whole has an outer layer that the body can't digest. If the body can't digest it then the body doesn't get all the Flax's nutrients. To be able to adsorb all the great nutrients that the Flax Seed has to offer, you have to grind the flax seed until it is powder like. Once it is grinned you can consume it and your body will be able to adsorb all the nutrients. Flax seeds can be added to oatmeal or even your orange juice.
Chia Seeds are smaller than Flax Seeds. Chia Seeds can be added to your water. When Chia Seeds are added into the water and let to rest there, the Chia seeds will become a little soft. The longer the Chia seeds rest with the water the more dense and gel-like composition it will become. Chia seeds don't have any flavor so you can basically add it to anything. If you add Chia Seeds to your foods, it actually helps intense and bring out the flavor of your food. Chia Seeds enhance your food with lots of flavor.
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Paulina I think your blog was great. I like adding chia seeds to almost every drink because of the fiber and protein it provides and also because I've heard it's great for weight loss
ReplyDeleteThis was very interesting Paulina! What a cool and easy way to get extra nutrients in your diet, for those of us who don't always get the appropriate amount of essential nutrients from other dietary sources! I have to try putting chia seeds in water, it sounds like a great health benefit. Nice job!
ReplyDeletePaulina, this was so interesting! I've never heard of chia seeds before, but this makes me really want to start consuming them! I've heard of many different things that can help make you feel full before a meal, but nothing such as seeds from a flower. Thanks, this was great!
ReplyDeleteI've seen the chia pets before, but I had no idea you could eat the seeds(not from the chia pet plant, of course). It's cool how something so small could have more protein than tofu and whey protein powder. It makes me want to start using these seeds to get some of the necessary nutrients I need for a healthy lifestyle. Thanks!
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