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Chia seeds: Chia seeds are an excellent source of nutrients including omega 3 fatty acids, fibre, protein, calcium, phosphorus and zinc. It also contains essential amino acids. These amino acids are those that the body cannot make. We have to get it through food. And chia seeds are rich in such amino acids.
People have started understanding the importance of chia seeds which provide essential nutrients to the body and are also consuming them. But some people make three mistakes while using chia seeds, due to which the benefits are lost and other problems arise. Let us tell you today which three mistakes should not be made with chia seeds.
Eat dried chia seeds
Never eat dry chia seeds. It should always be soaked in water. Chia seeds should be consumed only after they swell in water. If you eat dry chia seeds and drink water, they swell in the stomach. This can cause blockage in the esophagus. If this happens, a serious problem can arise and you may have to rush to the hospital immediately.
How much to eat?
Chia seeds are very beneficial for the body but this does not mean that a large amount of chia seeds should be consumed at once. Thus, there is no fixed amount of chia seeds to be taken in a day. But do not eat more than 5 teaspoons of chia seeds in a whole day. An ideal solution is to eat one teaspoon of chia seeds soaked in water at the beginning of the day. Excessive consumption of chia seeds can also cause constipation, bloating, flatulence or gas problems.
chia seeds with medicine
Chia seeds help in lowering blood sugar and high blood pressure. But diabetic and high blood pressure patients should not consume chia seeds with medicines for both problems. Or consult a doctor first. If chia seeds are consumed with BP and sugar controlling medicines, then blood sugar and BP fall rapidly, which can also cause serious health problems.