Thanks for checking out CrockPotTalk - Crockpot & Slow Cooker Forum!

You're currently viewing the forum as a guest which gives you limited browsing options. If you take a few seconds and Sign up you'll be able to enjoy all the great benefits of membership like
  • Ability to interact with other CrockPotTalk - Crockpot & Slow Cooker Forum members
  • Create new discussions
  • Reply to existing discussions
  • Modify your profile to have a custom avatar, signature and more!
  • To many membership perks to list! Join today for free!

Benefits of Eating Chia Seeds

Discussion in 'Health & Nutrition' started by Geri K, Jan 21, 2015.

  1. Geri K

    Geri K Active Member Member

    Joined:
    May 22, 2014
    Messages:
    506
    Likes Received:
    79
    Trophy Points:
    28
    Location:
    Peru Illinois
    A 1 ounce (28 grams) serving of chia seeds contains (1, 2):
    Fiber: 11 grams.
    • Protein: 4 grams.
    • Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are Omega-3s).
    • Calcium: 18% of the RDA.
    • Manganese: 30% of the RDA.
    • Magnesium: 30% of the RDA.
    • Phosphorus: 27% of the RDA.
    • They also contain a decent amount of Zinc, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Potassium, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) and Vitamin B2.
    authoritynutrition.com/11-proven-health-benefits-of-chia-seeds/
     
    Geri K, Jan 21, 2015
    #1
  2. Avatar

    Sponsor Site Advertisement

  3. christine

    christine Active Member Member

    Joined:
    May 27, 2014
    Messages:
    512
    Likes Received:
    67
    Trophy Points:
    28
    Location:
    New York
    I have one tablespoon full of chia, flax, and hemp seeds mix with my oatmeal every morning. I guess it's helping. I really can't tell and it's been at least one month.
     
    christine, Jan 28, 2015
    #2

Share This Page