Benefits of Adding Chia Seeds to Smoothies

Smoothies are one of the greatest modern drink inventions of the 20th century. These 
wonderful and delicious drinks have been able to help people to achieve a higher 
standard for health by allowing them to access nutrition in the form of a drink, but what 
about other important dietary health elements? The introduction of chia seeds has 
changed the face of drinkable nutrition, and has made it possible for you to enjoy the 
feeling of a complete meal even when you’re on the go, and in a hurry because you’re 
late for that major presentation at work.  

They Are High in Fiber

Today, a lot of processed foods have been stripped of the important elements that your 
body needs to stay functioning at a decent level of efficiency. One of the most often 
missed dietary elements is that of fiber. Fiber helps the body to get rid of wastes and 
clean of harmful plaques that can slow down digestion and make it more difficult for 
your body to absorb nutrients.  

They Have High Amounts of Iron and Calcium

Another really interesting thing about chia seeds is that they contain over 25% of the 
iron that you need in a day, and over 15% of the calcium. That means that you can feel 
confident that you’ll gain much of the other meds for calcium and iron if you eat normal 
portions of fruits and vegetables in a day. 

They Add Texture to Your Drink

There’s nothing more pleasing than that full-bodied feeling of satisfaction from a great 
healthy drink. Chia seeds add body and a pleasing texture to whatever you pour them 
into. When you first add them, they will add a pleasing and subtle crunchy grit to your 
drinks. If the seeds soak for a period of time, they become soft and make the drink more 
filling, so even this additive has a few options!

High in Protein, Not in Cholesterol 

Seeds are known to contain high levels of proteins, but they don’t contain the 
cholesterol that animal fats contain. This means more nutritional benefits without any of 
the physical drawbacks. These proteins help you to have stronger building materials in 
your body as well as make the repairs that are needed from living daily life. Just be sure 
to eat these with a great plant fat like avocado or coconut oil so that your body has an 
easier time absorbing the nutrients. 
