5 ways Chia seeds can help to boost immunity during COVID-19

Amidst the current situation where it's very necessary to keep a check on your health, add chia seeds to your diet. Why? Read this.

First Published May 16, 2021, 1:43 PM IST

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Second wave of COVID-19 has hit us, and the country has been fighting this virus since last year. Immunity is very necessary to deal with coronavirus. As per nutritionists, Chia seeds are one of the superfoods that might help you get proper strength.

Boosting your immunity
Chia seeds are rich in Omega 3. Chia seeds are gluey in texture; the fibre in chia has soluble fibre and mucilage. It benefits cardiovascular health (lowering cholesterol, regulating heart rhythms and blood pressure, preventing blood clots, decreasing inflammation).

Proteinous
Chia seeds are very helpful in recovering Covid-19 if you add it to your diet. It has amino acid, which makes the protein content. If you love a vegetarian diet, chia seeds will be your preferable food item.

Improving blood sugar
Do you have diabetes? Then add chia seeds to your food items which will help reduce insulin resistance and improve blood sugar level.

Antioxidants
Chia seeds are rich in antioxidants which is beneficial to reduce infection or diseases like cancer. Chia seeds help in reducing ageing.

Superfood
How to eat this superfood? You can add chia seeds in smoothies or cereal bowls with fruits and even with plain water. Chia seeds can be used in dessert items as well.

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