Chia seeds - useful properties and contraindications

The grass of chia is called Spanish sage. Recently, the seeds of this annual plant have become very popular. Although even the ancient Aztecs discovered their benefit - they ate a handful of seeds, believing that this would bring them super strength. Naturally, no one even suspected that the chia seeds have some useful properties and contraindications. But now the world opens up more and more opportunities for this herb.

Useful properties of chia seeds

In seeds, only 85 calories, but at the same time a lot of useful substances:

They provide all the useful properties of chia seeds. And they are able to:

Useful properties of chia seed oil and fresh grains are recommended for use by people who experience high physical exertion. All because the plant can absorb a large volume of fluid.

Spanish sage is an excellent way to lose weight. A couple of spoons of seeds is enough to make a person full and completely no longer want to eat. Chia seeds control the level of sugar. And increasing it - one of the possible causes of the appearance of fatty wrinkles on the stomach. In addition, the grains take part in the metabolism process - they accelerate it, - due to what much faster fats are split.

If there are no prohibitions and contraindications to the use of beneficial properties of chia seeds, they can be used for:

And because of the amino acid tryptophan, the seeds of Spanish sage can be used as a sleeping pill. They soothe and improve mood.

Chewing raw seeds is not very convenient - they are small and stuck between teeth. Before use, they should be filled with water or milk. If desired, smoothies can be prepared on the basis of grains.

Reviews of doctors and contraindications to the use of chia seeds

People are skeptical about folk remedies. But against the Spanish sage in a small amount they have nothing. Rich in minerals and vitamins, the composition of the product has a beneficial effect on health. The main thing is not to overdo it.

There are chia seeds and contraindications:

  1. They should not be used in parallel with Aspirin and anticoagulants.
  2. With extreme caution, use of Spanish salvia follows allergies.
  3. Harm can occur with hypotension.
  4. It is not recommended to eat seeds for people with poor blood coagulability.
  5. Refuse chia is desirable for acute food poisoning.
  6. Although the grains are considered absolutely harmless, they do not need to be consumed during pregnancy and lactation.
  7. Unpredictably themselves, chia can also occur in the body of people with elevated triglycerides.