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  2. However, just adding chia seeds to the diet won't directly lead to weight loss if the rest of the diet is unbalanced or is highly caloric from foods high in saturated fat, added sugars, and ...

  3. Chia seed - Wikipedia

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    Dried chia seeds contain 6% water, 42% carbohydrates (including a high content of dietary fiber), 16% protein, and 31% fat (table). In a reference amount of 100 grams (3.5 oz), chia seeds supply 486 calories and are a rich source (20% or more of the Daily Value , DV) of the B vitamins thiamin and niacin (52% and 55% DV, respectively).

  4. Chia seeds pack in these 6 benefits for the brain, heart ...

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    Chia seeds are rich in alpha linolenic acid (ALA), a type of plant-based omega-3 fatty acid that has anti-inflammatory benefits. The body can't produced ALA on its own, so it's important to get ...

  5. A New Study Reveals Eating These Seeds Could Do Wonders for ...

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    Chia seeds contain soluble fiber and so absorb liquid and expand. “Chia seeds can be added to oatmeal or smoothies ,” says Mirchandani. “I’ve heard people add it to rice dishes because of ...

  6. α-Linolenic acid - Wikipedia

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    α-Linolenic acid, also known as alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) (from Greek alpha meaning "first" and linon meaning flax), is an n−3, or omega-3, essential fatty acid. ALA is found in many seeds and oils, including flaxseed , walnuts , chia , hemp , and many common vegetable oils .

  7. 11 benefits of chia seeds from gut health to weight loss - AOL

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    Like its genetic relatives, chia seeds are known to offer a wealth of nutritional benefits. They’re high in fiber and contain healthy fats and protein. What’s more, their flavor is mild ...

  8. Salvia hispanica - Wikipedia

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    Chia seeds. Salvia hispanica, one of several related species commonly known as chia (/ ˈ tʃ iː ə /), is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae.It is native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala.

  9. Fit Food: The Benefits of Chia Seeds - AOL

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    When most people hear the word chia today, the first thing that comes to mind are those silly little potted plants shaped like a dog or Homer Simpson. But the truth is, the ancient Aztecs, Incans ...