Flax Seeds Or Chia Seeds? Here’s What You Should Choose

The importance of adding nutritious superfood such as chia seeds to your diet has been reiterated by experts several times. Now, celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija explained why it was important to have a healthy dose of chia seeds regularly and listed out its various benefits. In her Instagram Reels, she said, “Chia seeds are superfood glorified. It is rich in Alpha-Linolenic Acid, also known as AlA, which is a plant-based omega 3 acid. It is essential for the body as the body cannot make it.” She further went on to list the several benefits of chia seeds. 

The seeds are good for cardiac health, regulate blood sugar, reduce the risk of cancer, promote bone health, and reduce chronic inflammation, Makhija said. She further acknowledged that chia seeds can be quite difficult to get your hands on. In the caption, she said, “Chia seeds top any healthy food chart but many struggles to get their hands on it. Cost, availability and knowledge of how to incorporate it into day to day life leave them baffled.”

Here's how flaxseeds are a good alternate to chia seeds

So what is the alternate? Flax seeds, the expert said. She explained in the note, “But you needn't pay three times the price for chia when its brother flaxseeds are so near and dear as alsi seeds are to Indian eating habits.”

Makhija added, “Flax seeds are richer in omega-3 and proteins. While chia seeds contain 6 gram of protein per 30 grams, flax seeds contain 8 grams. Moreover, flax seeds contain a phytochemical known as lignans, which chia seeds do not have. Lignans help reduce harsh symptoms of menopause.”

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