A chia seed consists of 20% protein, 34% oil and 25% fiber. The
high protein content in chia seeds is enough to provide the full
daily requirement of protein. The chia seed is said to be the
richest source of Omega-3 fatty acids, and water soluble dietary
fiber, supplements that we commonly add to our diets for their
health benefits. Chia seeds are packed with vitamin B, vitamin C
and vitamin E and calcium. Huge health benefits come from the
tiny chia seed. If you try mixing a spoonful of chia in a glass
of water and leaving it for approximately 30 minutes or so, when
you return, the glass will appear to contain not seeds or water,
but an almost solid gelatin. This gel-forming reaction is due to
the soluble fiber in the chia. Researchers believe this same
gel-forming phenomenon takes place in the stomach when food
containing these gummy fibers, known as mucilages, are eaten.
The gel that is formed in the stomach creates a physical barrier
between carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them
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