Do Chia Seeds Help You Lose Weight?

Do Chia Seeds Help You Lose Weight?

Yes, chia seeds are among the greatest weight loss or weight management tools in town. Chia seeds are high in dietary fiber, which encourages fullness and suppresses appetite. It means they help you keep your calorie intake in check, encouraging weight loss or weight management.

What Are the Health Benefits of Chia Seeds?

Hailing from central and southern Mexico and Guatemala, Chia seeds are an elixir of health. If your diet lacks chia seeds, you might be missing out on the following;

A Healthy Digestive System

Chia seeds are loaded with insoluble fiber that improves the digestive system. Sufficient soluble fiber keeps digestive diseases, including colorectal cancer, at bay.

Improved Brain Health

Chia seeds harbor ALA, a form of Omega-3 fats that improve brain function and cognition. If you are a student, better brain health translates to better grades in academic tests.

What Are the Best Ways to Use Chia Seeds?

Smoothies are the most popular and enjoyable way to use Chia seeds. If smoothies are not your favorite, dry blending Chia seeds with salad dressings. As a registered nutritionist, I highly recommend salad dressing ingredients, including vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and honey.

Elena Ognivtseva
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Nutritionist, Cornell University, MS

I believe that nutrition science is a wonderful helper both for the preventive improvement of health and adjunctive therapy in treatment. My goal is to help people improve their health and well-being without torturing themselves with unnecessary dietary restrictions. I am a supporter of a healthy lifestyle – I play sports, cycle, and swim in the lake all year round. With my work, I have been featured in Vice, Country Living, Harrods magazine, Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Women's Health, and other media outlets.

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