Chia seeds benefits
Spoon your way into better health by getting some chia seeds in. Yes, these are the same seeds in the chia plants that were around in the 1980s or 1990s. Too often as humans we make things so complex when they can be so simple. Life is in a marathon not a sprint. Chia sees have been used for hundreds of years mainly in South America usually comes in black or white. You can consume these whole seeds or in powder.
Inside of seeds are the materials to help make another plant. So, if you are consuming seeds for the nutrients and don't open them most of the time it’s counterproductive. Education means the most especially when it comes to our health. This is why we must study nutrition, anatomy, physiology etc on a basic level There should be mandatory classes K through the 12th grade and above on all these subjects.
Digestion starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. So, everything that we eat or drink is giving us life or is taking it away from us. We are what we consume but we were inside of what we are consuming. And typically, what we consume is high calories and low nutrients. Which forces a person to consume throughout the day to get in nutrients. Chia seeds are in good source of fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, myricetin, copper, magnesium, manganese, quercetin, selenium, kaempferol, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, Omega 3 in the form of ALA etc (benefits found below)
They contain antioxidants which help reduce free radicals which is a natural part of cell metabolism. But too many of them cause oxidative stress which is damaging. Anytime there are free radicals there is some form of inflammation. Think of free radicals as fire🔥 antioxidants as water 💦.
I talk about education a lot because without it we are doomed from the beginning. Bare minimum health essential omega-3 to omega-6 is supposed to be a 4 to 1 ratio. In this country it’s the opposite and higher 10 to 30 times omega-6 to 1 Omega-3. Everything in the body has a close relationship with something else. The higher the omega-6 the more inflammation the body has.
There are three different forms of Omega-3
The three main types of omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Chia seeds are known for being high in omega-3s. But chia seeds are only high in ALA. ALA is converted into EPA and then is converted again into DHA. Most people do not have the genetics to have this connection run correctly. Normally people worry about vegans being deficient in omega-3s. But most people, even the ones who consume meat, do not have a proper amount in their bloodstream.
These seeds are a great source of fiber 2 tbsp has almost 5 grams. The average person only consumes 16 grams in a whole day. The mucilaginous hydrogel is a soluble fiber that becomes gel when it meets liquid. This is what helps chia seeds absorb 10 to 27 times their weight in liquid. Keep this in mind and make sure you are consuming more water. Which also is great for helping suppress the appetite. If you are trying to lose weight two tablespoons of grounded chia seeds in 16 oz of water 30 minutes before a meal will help. This will help increase the fullness, making you not eat that much. They are great when it comes to blood pressure. You also notice when you start consuming these your blood sugars will become more regulated.
Assists with digestion, constipation, bloating, gas, acid reflux, reduces candida overgrowth, fiber aka prebiotics etc. Fiber only exists in fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils etc. Fiber is not found in any form of meat I’m talking about seafood, chicken, beef, pork, fried kangaroo pouch, chicken, boiled platypus beak/ tail, beef, snake scales, pork, BBQ turtle back, bison, smoked Patrick starfish legs, turkey, stir goose neck, elf, deer etc.
Prebiotics aka fiber is the food for your microorganisms; probiotics are microorganisms and postbiotics are the beneficial metabolic byproducts after they consume the prebiotics.
Examples of postbiotics byproducts are bacterial lysates (bacteria compounds) , cell wall fragments, cell-free supernatants (bacteria and yeast compounds), exopolysaccharides, lipopolysaccharides, serotonin (90% of the production), short-chain fatty acids ,Vitamin B1 thiamine, Vitamin B5 pantothenic acid, Vitamin B7 biotin, Vitamin B9 folate, Vitamin K etc.
Interesting enough they have build $80,000,000,000 plus industry mainly based off people being uneducated or miseducated on their health. This is why education must become a mandatory it shouldn't be seen as optional.
Fiber is a carbohydrate that has 4 calories. Over 90% of people do not get into fiber daily. There are 3 forms of fiber soluble, insoluble and resistance starch but we will focus on the first two. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and insoluble doesn’t. Soluble fiber creates a gel when it dissolves also is good for cholesterol and sugar. Insoluble fiber attracts water into your faces that makes it softer and simpler to defecate without stain. Besides not getting enough fiber, not getting enough water leads to constipation. Insoluble fiber also helps increase insulin sensitivity.
Plants usually contain a mixture of both types. It’s mixed views on whether you should count fiber for or against your total calorie intake. Since soluble fiber feeds the bacteria, some say it should be counted towards our total calories. Some say even with that it shouldn’t count towards total calories but subtracted. To keep it safe instead of multiplying 4 calories per gram with fiber multiple by 1.5 or 2.
Manganese assists vitamin K with blood clotting. Needed to metabolize Amino acids, carbohydrates, cholesterol and carbohydrates. Part of Superoxide dismutase (SOD) which helped break down free radicals and speed up certain chemical reactions. Regulates blood sugar and helps with calcium absorption. Help make thyroid hormone thyroxine t4. Essential for bone formation and maintenance. Supports cartilage formation, helps in collagen synthesis and assists in wound healing. Assist with calcium absorption into bones, detoxes ammonia and supports energy production in mitochondrial.
Magnesium is an essential mineral that has over 300 different biochemical reactions in the body. Magnesium helps promote better sleep quality, length of resting and improved energy while waking. Magnesium helps with vitamin D absorption and metabolism. Remember everything is connected in life until we realize this we will always be in a bad position. Because when people are low in vitamin D people are normally given in vitamin D. But they don't think about the magnesium which is a cofactor. This essential mineral helps increase serotonin. Individuals who are depressed and only have lower levels of this hormone. Reduces risk of prostate cancer.
Over 50% of the people in this country do not consume enough of this. It is needed to reduce ATP which is the body's main source of energy. It helps control muscle functions and relaxation. They also help close the cardiac signature which is a lid over the heart. So, if you experience the acid reflux, Gerd, heartburn is that way that makes sure you get your magnesium levels up. Magnesium and calcium have an interesting relationship. Magnesium normally binds to spice in proteins and muscles which stops calcium from causing muscle tension. This helps give muscles time to relax. And helps maintain calcium in the bone. Decreases see reactive protein CRP which is a inflammatory marker. It is used in creating / repairing DNA/RNA. Regulation neurotransmitters which is the way that cells send messages to the nervous system. Not only does it help produce insulin, but it also helps insulin put blood sugar into cells better. If a person is experiencing migraines or headaches getting this in is life changing. Great for helping PMS symptoms such as bloating, hot flashes, irritability, stress etc
Iron
This mineral produces hemoglobin in the red blood cells and transport oxygen throughout the body. Help energy production, maintain skin tone and regulate body temperature. Improves enzyme/immune system functions, assist with collagen production and supports nervous system health.
There are two different forms of iron non-heme and heme iron. This is a good source of non-heme iron for all people that have iron anemia. Non-heme iron is found in plants, but heme iron is only found in meats it also contain non-heme iron. Meat has 40 to 45% heme iron and 55 to 60% non-heme iron. Only 20 to 30% of the heme iron is absorbed while 5 to 12% of the non-heme iron is absorbed. Consuming vitamin c helps increase non heme iron absorption.
The intestines regulate how much nonheme iron that is absorbed but don’t regulate heme iron. If you have iron issues but consume meat, there could be a deeper problem. A person could be low on Vitamin C, being low on copper is a problem as well because it helps transports iron into cells or being low on vitamin D is dangerous, it helps with iron absorption.
Copper
Helps with iron absorption and transport. Supports red blood cell formation with iron metabolism. Products collagen/connective tissues and aids in hair/skin/eye color. Forms the myelin sheath the protective coating around nerves which is good for someone who has MS. Helps with superoxide dismutase an antioxidant that stops free radicals and protects cells. It makes vessels more elastic which helps lower blood pressure and regulates dopamine/norepinephrine. Assist with wound healing, fertility for men/women and helps immune signaling pathways.
Vitamin B1 thiamine
Help convert carbohydrates into energy and nervous system signaling. Regulates muscle contraction especially the heart. Assist with digestion controls intestinal contractions, gastric emptying, hydrochloric acid production and the secretion of digestive enzymes. Involved in myelin sheath production which is great for people with multiple sclerosis. Regulates appetite and supports adrenal of functions.
Calcium
Helps muscles contract especially the heart. Needed to release hormones and enzymes. A regulates a heartbeat and bodies pH levels. Helps release hormones / enzymes. Maintains pH levels throughout the body. Uses phosphorus to strengthen the bones. Helps with mobility / fertility of the sperm. Worse to help muscles recover faster. Strengthens the hair and nails. Regulates other electrolyte balance.
Vitamin B3 Niacin
Helps increase HDL cholesterol and lower LDL cholesterol / triglycerides. Assist with skin health by retaining moisture which prevents dryness. Reduce inflammation and anxiety. Assist with circulation, energy and digestion. Improves joint mobility, heart functions and brain aging.
Chia seed benefits health sources.
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This is for educational information only this is not medical/health advice. Not approved by the FDA to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose health issues. The only things that are undeniable is seeing your blood work change and how something make you feel. We only have one life to live our body runs on nutrition so please give it the right ones.