Why Eat Chia Seeds?
Chia seeds are an easy way to incorporate essential fatty acids, especially Omega 3s. The nutritional science behind the benefits of chia seeds has to do with their beneficial ratio of omega 3 fatty acids to omega 6 fatty acids. The practical application of chia seeds lies in their mild flavor which makes them very easy to incorporate into your everyday diet. First let’s review the nutritional benefits of these superfoods. Chia seeds contain 11% protein and are a good source of calcium, fiber, and manganese. They also have a healthy balance of fatty acids that is worth understanding. Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA), an omega 3 fatty acid, is one of the two essential fatty acids our bodies need but cannot make (thus the fancy title “essential” because we must consume them). The other essential fatty acid is Linoleic Acid, an omega 6 fatty acid. The Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) is ridiculously high in Omega 6s which are found in the oils used in processed foods (canola, soybean, cottonseed
