Superfood chia seeds are useful in many ways and have many positive effects on health. Some possible uses include adding them to smoothies, soaking them to create pudding, or topping fresh fruit with them. According to Harvard Health, the Salvia hispanica plant is native to Central America and is the source of the little black seeds known as chia seeds. The Aztecs and the Mayans relied on chia seeds as a main source of nutrition, and its use dates back over five thousand years.
An expert in internal medicine at Medical Offices of Manhattan, Dr. Kaushik Govindaraju, explains that chia seeds are a great way to get plant-based protein. Although they have a wide range of positive effects on one’s health, there are a few risks associated with chia seeds that one should be aware of. Read the article.
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