Nutritional Value of Chia Seeds 

Chia fruits are small in size which is 1 mm in diameter and oval in shape. It contains protein, fibre and oil which have high amount of Omega-3 fatty acid. It has no glutten and for this the people with the celiac disease can also have these seeds. Twenty percent of protein, thirty four percent of oil and twenty-five percent of dietary fibre make it very high in nutritional value.

Chia seeds have hydrophilic properties which mean it has higher ability to absorb water. It can absorb twelve times water of its weight. It has the ability to hold water for longer time and make you hydrated as you take them. Fluid and electrolytes in Chia seeds provide something which supports the life of your body cells. With Chia seeds your body can absorb nutrients better than before.

Chia seeds are a great source of protein. It results in rapid transportation to your tissues and the cells can utilize the nutrients immediately. This assimilation makes Chia very effective when fast development of tissue happens in your body. Especially if the person is a child or adolescents, it works even faster. It is great for the pregnant women, athletes and weight lifters as it includes regeneration of your muscle tissue.    

Chia seeds have high content of oil and Omega-3 fatty acids. These oils have unsaturated fatty acids which is required in your body to absorb the fat soluble vitamin A, D, E and K. these fatty acids cannot be produced by your body.

It has calcium, which acts as the catalyst to absorb and utilize in your body. It works as the catalyst due to the mineral boron in Chia and helps us to utilize the calcium in your body. Chia seeds are good for you and its nutritional value is sure to make you happy.