Is it worth putting chia seeds in my yogurt or oatmeal? What are the benefits? Or can I do without them?
Don’t listen to the person who said you could do without.
They’re a rich source of fiber, B vitamins, niacin, thiamine, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc. They’re also cheap. I add a little milk, Greek yogurt, two tablespoons of chia seeds, protein powder and coca powder. It’s great and a real juggernaut nutritionally to add to your diet.
Chia seeds are rich sources of fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, magnesium, and potassium, high in fiber. They also contain prebiotics that promote the growth of good gut bacteria. Chia seeds have a low glycemic index. The omega-3 fatty acids in chia seeds have anti-inflammatory.
Chia is great but you want to soak them in something for two hours or grind them before adding to your oatmeal in order to digest them. It’s in the same category of flax meal and hemp as a source of omega 3, etc..