quarta-feira, 28 de maio de 2014

Superfoods #Chia Seeds

Lately, the term superfood is seen everywhere, many of these superfood are/were unknown to many of us. In reality, most of these food  was already well known in the their regions. 
I've decided to search some information about of  superfoods to see benefits of  including them  on my diet. 
I'm going to start with the famous chia seeds. 



Chia seeds are one of the most powerful, functional, and nutritious superfoods in the world! 
It is extremely rich in fiber, antioxidants, protein, vitamins and minerals being the richest plant source in omega-3 which have up to date knowledge. 



Its benefits:

 - Reduces cholesterol and triglycerides
 - Controlling blood glucose
 - Helps in bone formation
 - Preventing early aging
 - Improving the body's immunity
 - Help in intestinal function
 - Eliminates fats and toxins from the body
 - Energy supply
 - Muscle strengthening
 - Prevents diabetes and cardiovascular disease
 - Controls blood pressure


 Curiosities: 

  Contains 
  more omega-3 than salmon and flax seeds;
  more antioxidants than blueberries;
  more fiber than whole flakes;
  more calcium than milk;

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