Chia
Native to Mexico, the chia plant (Salvia Hisnapica) belongs to the same family as spearmint and basil. What makes it different from its aromatic cousins, though, is its icredibly high content of omega-3 fatty acid - one 15 gram serving supplies of whopping 3 grams of omega-3s, which is equivalent to three fish oil capsules. Plus, chia is an excellent source of soluble fibre, which ensures a sustained release of nutrients as it passes through your digestive tract; chia is particularly recommended for cholesterol management.
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Fibre and omega-3 fatty acids are 2 of the most worrying deficiencies in the modern Western diet. They have been linked to a slew of health problems, from cancer, heart disease and diabetes to poor memory, arthritis ad depression. Chia, beeing high in both, is therefor a smart preventive supplement, helping to support cardiovascular health, reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, and improve cellular energy production.
A study from the university of Toronto's departement of Medicine measured the effects of adding chia to the diet of patients with type 2 diabetes who were at risk of cardiovascular disease. The researchers concluded thet risk by maintaining optimal glycaemic and lipid control. In my practice I have conducted a trial with patients who are chronic asthmatics to see whether the high omega-3 content in chia seeds would have a beneficial effect on symptoms. I ask my patients to take three 15 grams servings of chia seeds daily for two months; in all cases they reported fewer asthma attacks and reduction in severity and duration of symphtoms. although my finding have yet to be confirmed by chlinical research, I would recommended chia to other asthmatics, especially in the light of broader research in to the ability of omega-3 fatty acid to prevent and modulate attacks
by : Dominic Finney (www.medicineroom.net)
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--> Help for Heart Disease
Fibre and omega-3 fatty acids are 2 of the most worrying deficiencies in the modern Western diet. They have been linked to a slew of health problems, from cancer, heart disease and diabetes to poor memory, arthritis ad depression. Chia, beeing high in both, is therefor a smart preventive supplement, helping to support cardiovascular health, reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, and improve cellular energy production.
A study from the university of Toronto's departement of Medicine measured the effects of adding chia to the diet of patients with type 2 diabetes who were at risk of cardiovascular disease. The researchers concluded thet risk by maintaining optimal glycaemic and lipid control. In my practice I have conducted a trial with patients who are chronic asthmatics to see whether the high omega-3 content in chia seeds would have a beneficial effect on symptoms. I ask my patients to take three 15 grams servings of chia seeds daily for two months; in all cases they reported fewer asthma attacks and reduction in severity and duration of symphtoms. although my finding have yet to be confirmed by chlinical research, I would recommended chia to other asthmatics, especially in the light of broader research in to the ability of omega-3 fatty acid to prevent and modulate attacks
by : Dominic Finney (www.medicineroom.net)
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