Superfood Smoothie Recipes with Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds

About Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are native to Mexico and Guatemala and have been used there since the Aztecs. The Aztecs ate them for energy and endurance and word in Mayan actually means, “strength”.

We use chia seeds in all our superfood mixes.

Chia seeds can be absorbed by the body as seeds and do not need to be broken/ground up. They have a very mild flavor – which is one reason why they’re such a popular superfood … they don’t really have a strong taste.

Nutrition Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds are widely recognized as a superfood, primarily due to rich levels of omega-3 fatty acids, high fiber, protein, and antioxidants.

Nutrition Facts

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Chia Seeds scores well for 12 health goals

This ingredient was scored for various health goals Learn more.

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Asthma

Recipe Score:98

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Thyroid

Recipe Score:97

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Alzheimers

Recipe Score:96

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Diabetes (Type 2)

Recipe Score:96

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Anemia

Recipe Score:92

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Fat Loss

Recipe Score:92

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Cholesterol

Recipe Score:90

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Circulatory System (Cardiovascular)

Recipe Score:90

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Erectile Dysfunction

Recipe Score:90

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Arthritis (Osteo)

Recipe Score:88

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Blood Pressure

Recipe Score:86

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Breast Cancer

Recipe Score:86

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The Research

Asthma

Asthma: Score 98

Summary:

Contain Omega 3 fatty acids. The ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 is 0.3 to 1, which means they contain a higher percentage of Omega 3’s. Omega 3 Fatty Acids are beneficial for children with asthma. Chia seeds are found in the Ancient Berry, Ancient Chocolate, Ancient Delight and Ancient Greens Superfood Mixes.

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Contains magnesium (84% RDA), which reduces hospital admissions and improves lung function in adults with asthma. It also significantly improves severe acute asthma in children. Contains selenium (79% RDA), which may be a useful adjunct to medication for patients with chronic asthma. Contains zinc (31% RDA), which is beneficial for children with asthma.

Thyroid

Thyroid: Score 97

Summary:

Chia seeds are found in the Ancient Berry, Ancient Chocolate, Ancient Delight and Ancient Greens Superfood Mixes.

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Academic Review:

Contains magnesium (84% RDA), which Prevents exercise induced reduction in thyroid hormone. Contains selenium (79% RDA), which is related to a healthy thyroid. Low selenium levels in the thyroid tissue may increase thyroid cancer risk. Selenium may reduce antithyroid peroxidase antibodies’ levels in patients with Hashimoto disease. In areas with selenium deficiency there is a higher incidence of thyroiditis due to a decreased activity of selenium-dependent glutathione peroxidase activity within thyroid cells. Low serum selenium was associated with a larger thyroid volume and a higher prevalence of thyroid enlargement. Contains zinc (31% RDA). A deficiency may contribute to thyroid cancer and increase thyroid volume. It prevents exercise induced reduction of thyroid hormones and testosterone.

Alzheimers

Alzheimers: Score 96

Summary:

Higher intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids, monunsatured fatty acids and fish oil is associated with better memory and cognitive function. They reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Medium Chain Triglycerides from coconut increase cognitive performance in Alzheimer’s disease.

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Study 1 Study 2 Study 3

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Study 1

Diabetes (Type 2)

Diabetes (Type 2): Score 96

Summary:

Human: Chia consumption results in a reduction in post-meal glucose excursion and prolongation of satiety. Chia reduces cardiovascular risk factors while maintaining good glycemic and lipid control in people with well controlled type 2 diabetes. Animal: Chia seeds improve body fat levels and normalize high triglycerides and insulin resistance.

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Study 1 Study 2

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Anemia

Anemia: Score 92

Summary:

Chia seeds are found in the Ancient Berry, Ancient Chocolate, Ancient Delight and Ancient Greens Superfood Mixes.

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Academic Review:

Contains iron (43% RDA) Contains magnesium (84% RDA), which may be associated with hemolytic anemia.

Fat Loss

Fat Loss: Score 92

Summary:

Human: Chia seeds result in a reduction in post meal glucose release and prolongation of satiety. Animal: Chia seeds improve adiposity and normalize high triglycerides and insulin resistance in rats with dysfunctional blood lipid profiles.

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Cholesterol

Cholesterol: Score 90

Summary:

Chia seeds may help to lower blood lipids. It improves triglycerides and insulin resistance and lowers body fat. Chia seeds are found in the Ancient Berry, Ancient Chocolate, Ancient Delight and Ancient Greens Superfood Mix.

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Study 1 Study 2

Circulatory System (Cardiovascular)

Circulatory System (Cardiovascular): Score 90

Summary:

Chia seeds attenuate cardiovascular risk factors and help maintain cholesterol and sugar levels. Chia seeds are found in the Ancient Berry, Ancient Chocolate, Ancient Delight and Ancient Greens Superfood Mix.

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Human Studies:

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Animal Studies:

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Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction: Score 90

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Arthritis (Osteo)

Arthritis (Osteo): Score 88

Summary:

Contain Omega 3 fatty acids. The ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 is 0.3 to 1, which means they contain a higher percentage of Omega 3’s. Omega 3 fatty acids are an effective alternative to ibuprofen in reducing arthritic pain.

References:

Human Studies:

Study 1

Animal Studies:

Study 1 Study 2

Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure: Score 86

Summary:

Have been shown to reduce systolic blood pressure. Chia seeds are found in the Ancient Berry, Ancient Chocolate, Ancient Delight and Ancient Greens Superfood Mix.

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Human Studies:

Study

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Score 86

Summary:

Animal: It inhibits growth and metastasis in breast cancer.

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Animal Studies:

Study 1

Chia Seeds

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OVERVIEW

About Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are native to Mexico and Guatemala and have been used there since the Aztecs. The Aztecs ate them for energy and endurance and word in Mayan actually means, “strength”.

We use chia seeds in all our superfood mixes.

Nutrition Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds are widely recognized as a superfood, primarily due to rich levels of omega-3 fatty acids, high fiber, protein, and antioxidants.

Chia Seeds SCORES WELL FOR 12 HEALTH CONDITIONS

96Alzheimers 92Anemia 88Arthritis (Osteo) 98Asthma 86Blood Pressure 86Breast Cancer 90Cholesterol 90Circulatory System (Cardiovascular) 96Diabetes (Type 2) 90Erectile Dysfunction 92Fat Loss 97Thyroid

OUR SCORING SYSTEM

For each health protocol, we assigned a score to each recipe and each ingredient. This helps you better understand the correlation that medical research is suggesting between foods and benefits to various health conditions. Our scoring system is based on REAL RESEARCH published on pubmed.gov. This is a website that curates over 25 million different biomedical journals.

What we consider when creating your scores:

1Type of Study (human, animal, lab, or academic review)
2Amount of Research
3What the Research Says
4How much of the ingredient we use (for the recipes)

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About Chia Seeds

Nutrition Benefits of Chia Seeds

Nutrition Facts

Always discuss with your doctor

Asthma

Recipe Score:98

Thyroid

Recipe Score:97

Alzheimers

Recipe Score:96

Diabetes (Type 2)

Recipe Score:96

Anemia

Recipe Score:92

Fat Loss

Recipe Score:92

Cholesterol

Recipe Score:90

Circulatory System (Cardiovascular)

Recipe Score:90

Erectile Dysfunction

Recipe Score:90

Arthritis (Osteo)

Recipe Score:88

Blood Pressure

Recipe Score:86

Breast Cancer

Recipe Score:86

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Chia Seeds

OVERVIEW

About Chia Seeds

Nutrition Benefits of Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds SCORES WELL FOR 12 HEALTH CONDITIONS

OUR SCORING SYSTEM

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