Chia seeds (salvia hispanica) are eagerly added to food by people who care about their health and nutrition.

Originally grown in Mexico, they were highly valued for their medicinal properties and nutritional value.
Aztec warriors ate chia seeds, which were already a recognized source of energy. Chia means "strength" in the Mayan language, and Chia seeds were known as "runners' food" because runners and warriors used them as fuel over long distances or during battles.

Despite their small size, chia seeds are among the most nutritious foods. They contain large amounts of fiber, protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and various trace elements. Importantly, chia seeds are usually grown organically, are non-GMO and naturally gluten-free.

5 Top Benefits of Chia Seeds

1. Digestive health

Chia seeds are the second most valuable source of fiber, after wheat bran (42 g/100 g).
Fiber is essential for stabilizing insulin levels. According to the National Institutes of Health, seeds such as flax and chia may be natural blood sugar stabilizers due to their high fiber content and healthy fats.

2. Beneficial effect on the skin and stopping the aging process

Research shows that chia seeds have a high antioxidant content. Antioxidants accelerate the skin's repair system and prevent further damage. Taking chia seeds can prevent premature skin aging caused by free radicals.

3. Help in the treatment of diabetes

Given that chia seeds are high in fiber, it seems likely that they can help reduce blood sugar spikes after meals.

4. Increased energy and metabolism

By adding a serving of Chia seeds to your food once a day, you can help improve your metabolism and burn belly fat. Research shows that adding chia seeds to your diet also reduces visceral fat tissue, which affects the body's metabolism and is a component of obesity.

5. Lose weight without the risk of losing muscle

Thanks to the large amount of fiber, which absorbs 10x more water than it weighs, losing weight becomes very easy. Adding chia seeds to food not only thickens the dish, but also makes you feel full for longer. In addition, a large portion of protein in the product and healthy fatty acids support the weight loss process.

If you don't have time to measure doses of Chia seeds for your meals, try healthy and delicious Chia seed juices produced by PolBioEco. We especially liked:

Chia Pomegranate composed of: apple juice, water, pomegranate juice (16%), chokeberry juice, CHIA seeds (3.2%), lemon juice, natural strawberry flavor.
and
Chia honey ginger composition: apple juice 100 % reconstituted from concentrated juice, CHIA seeds (3.2%), multifloral honey (0.8%), natural lime flavor, natural honey flavor, ginger rhizome extract (0.1%).

You can find all natural PolBioEco juices in stores where the goods are supplied by MPT Stanro.

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