Pre-Columbian civilizations used them and scientists all over the world have carried out careful research on their properties and benefits. These are seeds that we have learned to know and name thanks to the spread of culinary-themed broadcasts: chia seeds.
Together with sesame seeds they hold the primacy among the main vegetable sources of calcium.
But not only that, their consumption is indicated in diets aimed at weight loss as they promote the sense of satiety. They are good for the heart, sight and brain thanks to the presence of polyunsaturated fats and omega-3 and 6. They are also rich in protein and fiber.
So why should we be careful about their consumption?
Overuse of this precious food could increase blood sugar and diabetes problems
In reality, we must be careful about their ability to lower blood sugars. Being a very precious dietary fiber, its action on the absorption of sugars must be carefully monitored. Some studies have shown that excessive consumption of these seeds can lower the level of sugars too much, leading to dangerous imbalances especially in diabetic subjects who therefore have to be very careful with the doses taken.
But we must not be careful only to the sugars consumed, it seems from other studies that the chia seeds taken intact make it difficult to digest and absorb the precious nutrients themselves. It would be better to prefer fermented ones or flours. In this way the intestine would be able to metabolize the food better.
Advice
It certainly remains a precious nourishment with multiple qualities that should not be underestimated. The mistake we can all make, however, is to get carried away in the use of these super healthy and trendy foods. Some of them, as we have seen, if taken in excess could even fail or not bring the promised benefits.
Therefore, it is a good idea to rely on the advice of a nutritionist. The specialist will be able to advise us on quantities and methods of recruitment. In fact, we have discovered how the abuse of this precious food could increase blood sugar and diabetes problems if you are not careful and followed by a specialist.
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