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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Have you ever wondered whether chia seeds or flax seeds are better for your health? Let's find out together!
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Chia seeds and flax seeds are tiny power-packed seeds full of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants that help keep your heart strong and healthy every day.
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Both seeds are rich in omega-3, which are great for lowering bad cholesterol and reducing inflammation, but flax seeds contain more ALA-type omega-3s per serving.
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For a healthy heart, fiber is important and chia seeds contain more soluble fiber, helping to control blood sugar and reduce cholesterol better than flax seeds.
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Flax seeds are packed with lignans, an antioxidant which helps protect your heart from damage, while chia seeds have their own antioxidants but fewer lignans than flax seeds.
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Chia seeds are super easy to use as you can mix them into smoothies, yogurt or water, while flax seeds work best when they are crushed, so that your body can absorb nutrients more easily.
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Chia seeds help in lowering blood pressure naturally, while flax seeds help lower cholesterol but don't impact blood pressure as strongly as chia.
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Chia seeds help you feel full for longer, which makes it easier to manage your weight and keep your heart healthy, while flax seeds don't fill you up as much.
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Both are good for your heart, but chia seeds are slightly better as they provide more fiber and help in lowering blood pressure, while flax seeds give more antioxidants and omega-3s, so you can choose based on what your heart needs.
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Adding both seeds to your daily meals is an easy and natural way to protect your heart, improve overall health, and make your diet more nutritious every day.
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