Chia vs. Flax seeds

8/1/2014

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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