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A research conducted by biomedical scientists suggest that a daily intake of chia
seeds may help improve your general health. This report came out of the University of Southern
Queensland in Australia in early 2011.
In the report, obese rats given chia seeds for eight weeks improved insulin sensitivity, better
usage of glucose for energy, and reduced dangerous fat accumulation especially in the liver and
heart.
Lead researcher Professor Lindsay Brown said, 'Chia is the highest plant-based
source of omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and also contains dietary fibre and protein…The
accumulation of abdominal fat near vital organs is a major contributor to heart and liver disease,
so the potential health benefits of chia seeds to people are significant.' Read more here.
The chia seed was first recognized as a functional food in the early 2000. It is a whole
food, and when eaten raw, contains superior complete protein, is a good source of plant-based
Omega-3 essential fatty acids (alpha linolenic acid), antioxidants, minerals, and dietary fiber. It
is also reported to contain highly inflammatory properties.
Click on a property below to learn more about chia nutrition.
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