If you are planning on creating a healthier diet for yourself, a diet rich in essential fatty acids is key. Chia seeds are rich in alpha-linolenic-acid (ALA), a type of Omega-3. If you are a vegetarian or do not eat fish, finding a way to include Omega-3 fatty acids can be a challenge. People have become interested in Chia Seeds because they contain high levels Omega-3.
The reason the human body cannot function correctly without valuable Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) is that our body doesn’t produce them and it must come from our diets. There are many sources to obtain your Omega-3 EFAs, including fish like salmon.
Fish has always been popular for Omega-3s. There is growing concerns about the bioaccumulation of toxin in fish because of modern industrialization. Anecdotal evidence suggests we have polluted rivers and seas that transmit unsafe levels of mercury to fish.
Mercury contains a neurotoxin called methylmercury. If we consume tainted fish, we consume this neurotoxin. The phrase “mad as a hatter” is a reference to 19th century hat makers that were exposed to high leves mercury and hence trembled and appeared to be insane. It can cause brain and behavioural disorders if the poison lodges itself in the human nervous system.
A lot of people enjoy the benefits of Chia seeds by making their own kind of Chia Seed Drinks. A great example is the Green Smoothie made up of green vegetables (kale, spinach or parsley) and Chia seeds along with juice, milk and your favourite fruit. Just combine these ingredients and come up with your own concoction. A ratio of 40% vegetables , liquid and few teaspoons of chia seeds works well in your Green Smoothie.
Chia Seed Drinks are delicious and refreshing. They are also considered as an excellent source for phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals and of course Omega-3’s. Green Smoothie with Chia gives you a vitamin-packed drink with all the nutrients and minerals your body needs.
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