Chia seeds are among the healthiest foods on the planet. They’re loaded with nutrients that can have important benefits for your body and brain.
🌱 Chia seeds deliver a massive amount of nutrients with very few calories.
A one-ounce (28 grams) serving of chia seeds contains:
Fiber: 11 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 9 g (5 of which are omega-3s)
Calcium: 18% of the RDI
Manganese: 30% of the RDI
Magnesium: 30% of the RDI
Phosphorus: 27% of the RDI
They also contain a decent amount of zinc, vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B2.
🌱 Chia seeds are loaded with antioxidants.
🌱 Almost all the carbs in them are fiber.
🌱 Chia seeds are high in quality protein.
🌱 The high fiber and protein content in chia seeds may help you lose weight.
🌱 Chia seeds are high in Omega-3 fatty acids.
🌱 They’re high in many important bone nutrients.
If you don’t eat chia seeds already, you should definitely consider adding them to your diet. And we could help you with that!