Manganese isn’t a well-known nutrient, but it’s important for our health. It’s good for your bones and helps your body use other essential nutrients like biotin and thiamin. One serving of chia seeds, or 28 grams, has 30% of your recommended intake of this mineral.
6. Powerful protein
Chia seeds also make a great source of protein for vegetarians and has no cholesterol. One 28-gram serving of these super seeds has 4.4 grams of protein, nearly 10 percent of the daily value.
7. Get full faster
Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is also found in chia seeds. While tryptophan is responsible for that strong urge to nap after a big Thanksgiving dinner for example, it also helps regulate appetite, sleep and improve mood.
8. Strong bones and teeth
A serving of chia seeds has 18 percent of the recommended daily intake for calcium, which puts you well on your way to maintaining bone and oral health, as well as preventing osteoporosis.
9. Plenty of phosphorus
With 27 percent of your daily value, the phosphorous in chia seeds is also used to synthesize protein for cell and tissue growth and repair.
10. Age-defying antioxidants
Chia is extremely high in antioxidants and these helpful substances are what make chia seeds stay fresh for so long. At room temperature, they’ll stay fresh and ready to eat for over two years and that is without any chemicals or preservatives! Flax and sesame seeds couldn’t stand a chance. Antioxidants help prevent free radical damage in your body. Free radicals lead to problematic conditions such as premature aging of the skin and inflammation of various tissues. You can fight free radical damage by staying fresh and healthy with nature’s antioxidant powerhouse.
Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia! 10 Benefits Of Adding Chia To Your Diet was originally published on blackdoctor.org
