5 Ways Chia Seeds Help You Lose Weight

Chia Seeds for weight loss
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1. Chia seeds prevent huge blood sugar spikes & crashes

One of the main indicators of hunger is your blood sugar level. When the brain is notified of a low blood sugar level, signals are relayed to say… "Time to eat something" but,

Chia seeds contain complex carbohydrates, which are released in a timely manner. This regulates or prevents your blood sugar from getting TOO HIGH or TOO LOW.

Once chia seeds have your blood sugar under control… You'll spend less time fighting hunger, eating less and losing more weight,

2. Chia seeds contain vitamins & minerals

Research has shown dieters who are deficient in a certain mineral are more than twice as likely to break their diet due to cravings of that mineral. For example,

If you're lacking calcium while dieting… You're more likely to mess up your diet by consuming large amounts of a calcium rich food source like ice cream.

Calcium in its own entirety promotes weight loss, and of course Chia seeds contain more than enough.

3. Chia seeds are rich in omega-3

Omega-3 fats help you respond better to a fat loss hormone called Leptin (Leptin is the Greek word for thin) → 3 Fats That Burn Fat

4. Chia seeds decrease appetite

Last, but not least is chias ability to cut hunger. Chia seeds swell upon exposure to water, so a 10 gram serving of Chia is capable of swelling to a maximum capacity of 100 grams!

This explains the satiety experienced by persons on a regular Chia diet → Why I Never Count Calories

5. Chia seeds help you sleep

Chia seeds may promote weight loss by adding improvement to digestion and enhanced sleep. Sleep is known to improve fat loss and metabolic rate → 16 Ways To Sleep Better Every Night

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