Chia Seeds 100 g, 50 g

Chia Seeds 100 g ($5.99), 50 g ($3.99)

Benefits:

 

Nutrition
1 ounce (oz), which is 28 grams (g) or 2 tablespoons (tbsp) of chia seeds, contains:
Calories: 138
Protein: 4.7 go
Fat: 8.7 g
Alpha-Linolenic Acid (Ala): 5 g
Carbs: 11.9 g
Fiber: 9.8 g
Calcium: 14% Of The Daily Value (DV)
Iron: 12% Of The DV
Magnesium: 23% Of The DV
Phosphorus: 20% of the DV
Zinc:                                               12% Of The DV
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine):             15% Of The DV
Vitamin B3 (Niacin):                   16% Of The DV

Antioxidants
Chia seeds are also an excellent source of antioxidants, that not only protect the sensitive fats in chia seeds from going rancid but also benefit human health by neutralizing reactive molecules known as free radicals. For example, free radical damage contributes to aging and diseases like cancer.

The specific antioxidants in chia seeds include chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol. These may all have protective effects on your heart and liver, as well as anticancer properties. For example, chlorogenic acid may help lower blood pressure, while caffeic acid has anti-inflammatory effects

Weight Loss
The fiber and protein in chia seeds may benefit those trying to lose weight. One oz (28 g) of chia seeds has close to 10 g of dietary fiber, 35% fiber by weight.

Although research on this topic is mixed, some studies suggest that eating fiber may play a role in preventing overweight and obesity. Additionally, the protein in chia seeds could help reduce appetite and food intake, leading to weight loss.

One study in 24 participants found that eating 0.25 oz (7 g) or 0.5 oz (14 g) of chia seeds mixed with yogurt for breakfast increased feelings of fullness and reduced food intake in the short term compared with eating chia-free yogurt. A 6-month study involving 77 people that were overweight or obese and had type 2 diabetes ate a reduced-calorie diet, found that those who took chia seeds daily experienced significantly greater weight loss than those who received a placebo.

Heart Disease
Given that chia seeds are high in fiber and omega-3s, consuming them may reduce your risk of heart disease. Soluble fiber, the kind primarily found in chia seeds, can help lower total and LDL (bad) cholesterol in your blood, which can reduce your risk of heart disease. Consuming ALA, the omega-3 fatty acid in chia seeds, has also been linked to decreased heart disease risk.

Some rat studies have shown that chia seeds can lower certain heart disease risk factors, including high triglyceride and oxidative stress levels. A few human studies found that chia seed supplements significantly reduced blood pressure in people with hypertension, or high blood pressure, which is a strong risk factor for heart disease.

Bone Building
Chia seeds are high in several nutrients that are important for bone health, including:

Calcium
Phosphorus
Magnesium

Getting enough of these nutrients is important for maintaining good bone mineral density and bone strength. In addition, ALA in chia seeds may play a role in bone health. Observational studies have found that consuming this nutrient could also be associated with increased bone mineral density.

One animal study found that rats who received chia seeds daily for about 13 months had increased bone mineral content compared with a control group. The authors concluded that ALA may have contributed to this. However, besides animal studies, a limited number of studies have explored this topic, specifically. Ultimately, more human research is needed.

Blood Sugar
Consuming chia seeds may help with blood sugar regulation, possibly due to their fiber content and other beneficial compounds. Promisingly, animal studies have found that chia seeds may improve insulin sensitivity. This might help stabilize blood sugar levels after meals. In particular, older research from 2010 and 2013 suggests that eating bread containing chia seeds helps lower post-meal rises in blood sugar among healthy adults, compared with eating bread without chia seeds.

Botanical Name: Salvia hispanica L.
English: Chia Seeds
Habitat: Central America
Origin: Mexico
Harvested: Cultivated
Parts Used: Seeds

General Information:

 

 

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. So you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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