Alkaline Plant Based Diet
Alkaline Plant Based Diet
Menu

Chia Seeds Nutrition Supports Healthy Living

By | November 13th, 2013 | Modified - November 13th, 2013

Chia Seeds Nutrition

Chia Seeds Nutrition: Percent Daily Values (%DV) are for adults or children aged 4 or older, and are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your individual needs.

Values are based on one once of chia seeds:

Chia Seeds Nutrition: Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount %DV
Calories/Energy 138kcal 7%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 10g 39%
Sugars ~
Total Fat 9g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.7g
Polyunsaturated fat 6.7g
Saturated fat 0.9g
Protein 4.7g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Chia Seeds Nutrition: Vitamins

Nutrient Amount %DV
Vitamin A 15IU 1%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.2mg 20%
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 2.5mg 21%
Vitamin B6 ~ ~
Vitamin B9 (Folate) ~ ~
Vitamin B12 0mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin D ~ ~
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin K ~ ~

Chia Seeds Nutrition: Minerals

Nutrient Amount %DV
Calcium 179mg 18%
Iron 2.2mg 31%
Magnesium 95mg 29%
Phosphorus 244mg 30%
Potassium 115mg 2.4%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Zinc 1.3mg 14%

Values based on USDA SR-26 Chia Seeds, Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), and are given without warranty, and are not intended to replace the advice of a nutritionist or health-care professional.

Chia Seeds Nutrition

Chia seeds do not contain cholesterol and are a excellent source of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds are a potent source of energy and were a staple of the diet of Mayans and was cultivated in pre-Columbian times.

Chia seeds are low in sodium and high in energy, and are a good source of protein, fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium.

Another benefit of chia seeds is they are high in antioxidants and their antioxidant strength surpasses that of blueberries.

To gain the health benefits of chia seeds you can sprinkle some on your cereal, add some to your pancakes or cookies, or mix some in a glass of vegetable juice or fruit juice.

Eating chia seeds fits in with a plant based diet, and also fits in with any diet and supports healthy living.

Tags:

ADVERTISEMENT - Why do I see this?
Alklaine Plant Based Diet
Alklaine Plant Based Diet

About Author:

Aqiyl Aniys is the author of the book Alkaline Herbal Medicine, the Alkaline Plant Based Diet book, and the children's book, Faith and Justice eat an Alkaline Plant Based Diet." He received a certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University, a BA in Organizational Behavior and Communications from NYU, worked as an elementary school teacher, and studied social work. He enjoys boxing, kick boxing, cycling, power walking, and basically anything challenging, and his alkaline plant-based diet supports all that he does. Learn more about transitioning to avegan diet using the Dr. Sebi nutritional guide.

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT