Chia Seeds 500g BIO

Description

Nutritional value per 100g: energy 2034kJ/486kcal, fat 30,7g, including saturated fatty acids 3,3g,
Carbohydrate 42g, including sugars 0.8g, fibre 34.4g, protein 16.5g, salt 0.04g, calcium 631 mg (79%), magnesium 335 mg (89%).

Producer: Health Link s.r.o, Czech Republic.

Country of origin: Peru

Organic label CZ-BIO-001. Produced in non-EU agriculture.

Chia seeds are:

2,5 times more protein than beans.

3 times more antioxidants than blueberries.

3 times more iron than spinach

6 times more calcium than milk

7 times more vitamin C than oranges

8 times more omega-3 fats than salmon

10 times more fibre than rice

15 times more magnesium than broccoli

Fibre

Chia seeds are packed with fibre, which can help you lose weight if you need to, they keep you full and aid digestion.

Another extraordinary property of chia seeds is their ability to bind water, up to 12 times the weight of the seed, in a calcareous substance. This ability ensures a long-lasting supply of fluids. The soluble fibre captures excess cholesterol from the body and carries it away. As cholesterol levels in the body fall, the risk of heart disease and stroke is reduced.

Stabilises blood sugar levels.

Reduces blood sugar fluctuations and supports hypoglycaemia and diabetes. Chia soluble fibre has a stabilising effect on blood sugar levels by regulating the digestion and absorption of complex carbohydrates. This creates a steady, stable blood sugar level which also means a steady, high energy level.

Diabetes

Almost everything we eat is converted into glucose in our bloodstream. Chia seeds contain 42% of our daily fibre intake (28g of chia seeds contain 11g of fibre). Fibre helps to slow down the conversion of carbohydrates into glucose and therefore helps to keep blood sugar under control.

Omega 3 fatty acids

Reduce the risk of heart disease and triglycerides in the blood and increase brain potential. A lack of omega 3 fatty acids in the body is linked to depression and mood swings, eat chia seeds and your mood should improve after a while. Omega 3 fatty acids are beneficial for people with arthritis as they also have anti-inflammatory effects.Chia seeds contain 64% omega-3 and 19% omega-6 fatty acids.

Eating one tablespoon of chia seeds a day will provide 100 mg of calcium and 70 mg of magnesium, which is quite a considerable amount. Chia’s high-quality plant protein helps build denser muscle mass. It is therefore useful for weight loss and weight management.

Gluten free.

Unlike typical cereal proteins, chia protein does not contain gluten. Chia is therefore an ideal food for those with gluten intolerance, carbohydrate intolerance, hypoglycaemia, coeliac disease, Krohn’s disease, or those who want to avoid common gluten-containing grains such as maize, barley and wheat.Chia seeds can also be consumed by people with nut allergies.

Chia seeds have a pleasantly mild nutty flavour. They are suitable for eating on their own and adding to salads, porridges, desserts and soups (when ready). They can also be used to make porridges and jellies (Chia seeds form a celetal substance). Before use, it is advisable to soak the Chia seeds in water for 10 minutes to swell them and activate the enzymes.

Chia seeds relieve joint pains, promote weight loss, provide energy, improve cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, stabilise blood sugar levels (suitable for diabetics), improve brain function and remove residues and toxins from the body.
1 tbsp of Chia seeds is enough to provide one person with a day’s energy.