Chia vs. Flax seeds

Did you know that many diseases come from inflammation in the body? One of the best ways to reduce inflammation is to increase your consumption of omega-3 essential fatty acids. 

Two foods in particular stand out with their high levels of omega-3’s – flax seeds and chia seeds. (Yes, these are the same seeds we used for our Chi-Chi-Chi-Chi-Chia Pets). In this blog, I’ll be comparing the two types of seeds so you can figure out which ones are best for you.

**All of the information here is based on a 2-tablespoon volume. 

Calories

Chia seeds: 69 calories, 6 grams of carbs and 4.4 grams of fat

Flax seeds: 75 calories, 4 grams of carbs and 4 grams of fat

Nutrition

Chia seeds have 5 percent more daily fiber than flax. Chia seeds also have double the calcium and more phosphorus, which helps you build stronger bones.

However, flax seeds have a higher level of brain-boosting vitamin B1, folate and copper. Both seeds are very close in their potassium and magnesium content. 

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