Showing posts with label superfoods. Show all posts
Showing posts with label superfoods. Show all posts

Friday, May 7, 2010

Reasons Why we Should Eat Chia seeds

Teat Chiao those who want to have a better health you need to eat this nature's superfood, Chia Seed. Here are my reasons why we need chia seed


1. Chia seed is the talk of the town nowadays. It is very nutritious. The seed is five times the calcium of milk, eight times more omega 3 than pink salmon, three times more iron than spinach, and thrice as many antioxidants as in a blueberry.


2. Chia seeds able to absorp ten times weight in water. It is good to keep us hydrated. Good for dieters and athletes for a greater endurance, stamina, and hydration

3.Chia is mild tasting and easy to add to any diet. You can add chia seeds directly on your food. Their high nutritional value and culinary flexibility make them one of nature’s most amazing superfoods.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Side Effects of Chia seeds

Chia seed is a superfood that originate in Mexico. It is good for lowering cholesterol and for diabetic patients. It contains omega3 fatty acid which is great for skin, hair and nails.

Chia seeds are good for our body but there are few side effects .

-Chia can cause gas and intestinal bloating

- Chia seeds can lower blood pressure but you need to be careful if you are from upper age group. Because chia can lower the pressure of blood to the dangerous level.

-If you have heart problems , avoid chia seeds. It has addictive effects.

Eventhough chia seeds has bad side effects . It is still known as "superfood". We just need to be aware and consult our doctor for serious illness.