022 Nutrition Spotlight: Chia & Flaxseed

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.

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.

Don’t forget to let me know what you thought!