Fitness aspirants with weight loss & fat loss objective are aware that clean eating plays an important role in getting rid of that extra pounds. Market is currently flooded with lot of fitness supplements with false claims of doing magic & burning that extra fat in a short span of time. Thankfully a large number of fitness nerds are informed of all these ill fated pills & powder. They are aware of what constitutes a healthy diet. Of late, Chia seeds have gained popularity as a superfood that offers numerous health benefits.
Chia seeds are black & white nutty seeds that originated from South & Central America. Loaded with lots of nutrients, it is a perfect low calorie food with health benefits ranging from improving digestive health, weight loss to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Chia seeds are loaded with dietary fiber ( both soluble & Insoluble) that makes sure that you feel full for a longer period of time resulting in curbing your appetite & also reducing the number of calories you consume from the food you eat.
2 tablespoon of Chia seeds( 28 grams) offers 138 calories making it a perfect low calorie snack. However, make it a point not to consume in excess since everything works good in moderation.
It is loaded with lots of nutrients. 100 grams of chia seeds contain 16.5 gram of protein, 34.4 gram of fiber, 7.7 milligrams of iron & 335 milligrams of magnesium. Besides, it is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds have antioxidants which helps in reducing inflammation & toxins in the body.
So how do you include chia seeds in your diet?
Chia seeds are easily available at grocery stores. These can easily mixed in salad, sprinkle it to a banana or apple smoothie or consume it with milk.
