022 Nutrition Spotlight: Chia & Flaxseed
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Chia seed & flaxseed meal are both interesting, healthy and delicious. However,I am not a nutritionist so please do your own research.For your reference, here are some articles you will enjoy reading about chia & flaxseed:
Here is a nutrition comparison between Chia Seeds and Flaxseeds from Chia seeds versus flax seeds: what’s the difference? Good article: worth the read!
Chia seeds (2 tablespoons)
- 140 calories
- 11 grams of fiber
- 7 grams of unsaturated fat
- 18% of the recommended daily value for calcium
- Trace minerals including zinc, copper, magnesium, and potassium
- Omega 3s
- 4.4 grams of protein (chia seeds are considered a complete protein since they contain all 9 essential amino acids)
Flax seeds (2 tablespoons)
- 78 calories
- 4.2 grams fiber
- 6.3 grams fat
- Minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and folate
- 2.76 grams protein
All I know is that I that I love these little seeds!
AND, I’m happy that I’ve discovered a recipe that combines both of them.
AND, I’m happy that I’ve discovered a recipe that combines both of them.
I’ve made this Chia Flax porridge frequently for Rob and I. It’s pretty good. I even like it… and I’m not a huge fan of hot cereals (no idea why).
I love how this low-glycemic recipe starts my day with post-breakfast blood sugar control.
Check out my Chia & Flaxseed Porridge recipe HERE.
Did you make it?
Don’t forget to let me know what you thought!
More Resources:
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Salvia hispanica, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_hispanica
- Clinical evidence on dietary supplementation with chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.): a systematic review and meta-analysis, https://academic.oup.com/nutritionreviews/article-abstract/76/4/219/4858537?redirectedFrom=fulltext