Food Facts: Chia Seeds: Why You Need Them In Your Diet

I’m a bit obsessed with chia seeds lately. They make the PERFECT addition to my morning smoothie as they bulk out and keep me full until lunch time (I’m not really one for breakfast so a smoothie is perfect).

chai seed pudding

Chia seeds are part of the mint family and originate from Mexico and Guatemala – and despite being so small they are absolutely packed full of amazing health benefits.

Benefits of adding Chia Seeds to your diet…

Get more fibre: 28g of chia seeds have 11 grams of dietary fibre (that’s around 1/3 of an adults daily intake) which is great for good digestive health. Continue reading “Food Facts: Chia Seeds: Why You Need Them In Your Diet”