Chia Seeds
Chia seeds have come to people’s attention because of their purported health benefits. Chia seeds are the edible seeds of the plant Salvia hispanica L. According to health experts, chia seeds are among the world’s most fiber-dense food available as an ounce or 28 grams contains 85% insoluble and 15% soluble fiber. When mixed with water, chia seeds form a gel-like substance that can help soften hard stools and make them easier to pass through the tract.
Since chia seeds absorb as much as 12 times their weight in water, once ingested, it can increase the bulk of the stool and soften it up to make it easier to excrete. Doctors say that the bulkier the stool, the better it will be to remove unwanted elements in the colon.
Health experts recommend incorporating chia seeds into the diet. Pertinent data shows that adding two tablespoons of chia seeds provides consumers with 138 calories, approximately 4.8 grams of protein, 9.8 grams of fiber, 11.9 grams of carbohydrates, 14% of the daily recommended value (DRV) of calcium, 12 % DRV of iron and 23% of the DRV for magnesium. They’re also a terrific source of antioxidants that fight free radicals.
