Chia seeds vs Flax seeds: Which is healthier?
30th June: Two popular ingredients for a healthy diet these days are both Chia and Flax seeds. Many health enthusiasts and fitness freaks promote these two types of seeds in their diet.
No doubt both these seeds are extremely nutritious, full of omega-3s, proteins, and fat. They also provide health benefits such as better heart, better blood sugar levels, better digestion and protection against certain types of cancers, etc.
Being quite bland, these seeds can be easily incorporated into various dishes. Usually, they are either added to porridge, smoothies, sprinkled on top of yogurts, and in baked goods. They are also used as egg substitutes or to thicken sauces. Ideally, you should eat 1-2 tablespoons of seeds per day (10-20 grams).
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Through this article, we discover the difference between these two types of seeds.
Chia Seeds:
Chia seeds are very small, black, or white oval-shaped seeds that originate from a plant called the Salvia Hispanica. Chia seeds are bland and were a staple food in Aztec and Mayan diets. Many people confuse chia seeds with Basil seeds as they seem similar in appearance.
Chia seeds are beneficial for our health as they prevent and alleviate health conditions, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. They are good for digestion and are an amazing detox tool.
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Flax Seeds:
Flax seeds are one of the oldest crops and are majorly grown in Europe, Asia, and the US. In Latin, they are called Linum Usitatissium, which means very useful. In comparison to chia seeds, they have a nuttier taste and are used in many recipes, for instance, they are used to make baked goods such as bread, waffles, muffins, and cookies, etc.
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Flax seeds have many health benefits, which include it being a good constipation reliever, cholesterol management, diabetes management, better heart, eases the signs of arthritis, reduces hot flashes, asthma, inflammation, and better skin and hair, etc.
Nutritional comparison:
They both have impressive nutrient profiles; they are loaded with good fats, fiber, and proteins. However, flax seeds are richer in certain nutrients such as Manganese, Thiamine, Copper, Omega-3 fatty acids, and Omega-6 fatty acids. Zinc, calcium, and potassium are almost the same in both. Whilst chia seeds are richer in calories and fiber, they have more phosphorus, iron, and selenium. The calorie profile of the two is also very similar.
In conclusion, both types of seeds are beneficial additions to your diet and are good for weight loss, bodybuilding, and enhance exercise performance. So to take advantage of both types of seeds, incorporate half to 1 tablespoon of each type.
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