Contains:
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Calories: 138
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Protein: 4.7 g
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Fat: 8.7 g
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Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA): 5 g
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Carbs: 11.9 g
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Fiber: 9.8 g
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Calcium: 14% of the Daily Value (DV)
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Iron: 12% of the DV
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Magnesium: 23% of the DV
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Phosphorus: 20% of the DV
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Zinc: 12% of the DV
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Vitamin B1 (thiamine): 15% of the DV
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Vitamin B3 (niacin): 16% of the DV
Highly Nutritious:
Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica. They’re believed to be native to Central America.
Loaded with Antioxidants:
Chia seeds are also an excellent source of Antioxidants.
Support weight loss:
The fiber and protein in chia seeds may benefit those trying to lose weight.
Lower your risk of heart disease:
Given that chia seeds are high in fiber and omega-3s, consuming them reduces your risk of heart disease.
Contain many important bone nutrients:
Chia seeds are high in several nutrients that are important for bone health, including:
- Calcium
- Phosphorus
- Magnesium
Reduces blood sugar levels:
Consuming chia seeds helps with blood sugar regulation, due to their fiber content and other beneficial compounds.
Easy to incorporate into your diet:
Chia seeds are incredibly easy to incorporate into your diet. They taste rather bland, so you can add them to pretty much anything.
