Benefits of chia seeds revealed

Chia seeds are beneficial for the human body as they significantly reduce the risk of developing heart disease, according to the Food News portal.

This food is rich in fiber, protein, healthy fats and other important nutrients that support health. So, just two teaspoons of these seeds contain 13% of the daily value of healthy fats, 40% of the daily value of fiber, 17% of the calcium and 23% of the daily value of magnesium, notes “Lenta.ru”.

Because of their high amount of soluble fiber, chia seeds help lower bad cholesterol levels, which can reduce the risk of heart disease. Fiber aids in the absorption of sugar and lowers blood glucose levels, while omega-3 acids support the heart.

In addition, the seeds contain zinc, folate and vitamin C. With an excellent balance of protein, healthy fats and fiber, chia seeds maintain a stable energy level. The complex carbohydrates contained in this product take longer to digest, which means they do not cause spikes in blood sugar levels, which can also affect energy levels, the authors of the article point out.

We also recall that earlier the oncologist of the outpatient department of the St. Petersburg City Clinical Oncological Dispensary, Alexander Arkhipov, said that the frequent presence of fiber-rich foods in the human diet has an extremely beneficial effect on the body, in particular, it is the prevention of many diseases, including the number of oncological.

At the same time, foods such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, avocados, beans, turnips, oats, apples, nuts, artichokes, chia seeds, etc. are considered the richest in fiber content.