Rain Drops Acupuncture Logo

Rain Drops Acupuncture - 604-839-9789

  • Home
  • Acupuncture
    • What is Acupuncture
    • How Acupuncture Works
    • Chinese Medicine
  • Services
  • Treatments
    • Pain
    • Weight Loss
    • Stop Smoking
    • Women's Health
    • Facial Rejuvenation
  • Media
  • Blog
  • Wendy Lind
  • Testimonials
    • Partners & Links
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Archives

    • August 2010
    • July 2010
    • May 2010
    • April 2010
    • February 2010
    • January 2010
    • November 2009
    • September 2009
    • August 2009
    • July 2009
    • June 2009
    • February 2009
  • Categories

    • Acupuncture
    • Health Challenges
    • Rain Drops Acupuncture
    • Treatment
    • Your Good Health
  • Vancouver Acupuncture Treatments

    • Pain Relief
    • Facial Rejuvenation
    • Weight Loss
    • Women's Health
    • Stop Smoking
Rain Drops Email Signup Title

Contact Us

P: 604-839-9789
Or use our online form

#109 - 1529 West 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC Canada
V6J 1R1

 

Meet Wendy

 

Posts Tagged ‘ benefits of chia seeds ’

Benefits of Chia Seeds

Monday, July 19th, 2010

It’s amazing but true! If you want to boost your brainpower and also your physical strength, start consuming Chia seeds, one of the most powerful food items you could ever imagine.

The benefits of consuming Chia seeds are manifold:

1. Chia seeds are wholesome.  When you eat them, you supply plenty of calcium and protein to your tissues.  Chia seeds are also rich in boron that helps the body ingest and use calcium.  The nutrients found in the seeds also support brain functions.

2. Chia seeds soak up huge amounts of water. Thus, they help maintain your body fluid for a longer period of time. This way you remain hydrated and retain electrolytes in your body.

3.  Chia seeds are easily digestible.  Even if you swallow them whole, their shells are broken down easily and can be digested properly.

4. Chia seeds have amazing food value. A small amount of concentrated Chia seeds can satiate the hunger pangs for hours.

5. Chia seeds have a mild flavor.  Its mild taste makes it versatile and it can be easily addes to sauces, smoothies, puddings, and anything else that you love to eat.  They won’t affect the taste of your food while adding valuable nutrients.

6. Chia seeds boost your energy level.

7. These tiny seeds are versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes.  You can replace less-healthy fat with Chia seeds in any recipe.  You can eat them raw when used in salads, spreads, fruit shakes and ice-cream. You can mix a couple of teaspoons in your juice or yogurt.

8. Chia seeds can even help you to lose your extra pounds.  Because they are so filling you consume other foods in smaller quantities.

9. They also cleanse your intestines of old junk and make you less flabby.

Tags: benefits of chia seeds, chia seeds
Posted in Health Challenges | No Comments »

© 2010 Rain Drops Acupuncture