Can Chia seeds be eaten raw?

Chia seed is the seed of peppermint plant Euryale sage, which is native to southern Mexico and Guatemala and other North American regions. It has been introduced into China as a starch plant in recent years, and there is also talk about using Chia seed to lose weight in the market. So can Chia seeds be eaten raw?

Can Chia seeds be eaten raw

Chia seed can be eaten raw, its appearance is similar to sesame, the main components are protein, carbohydrates, cellulose and fat, etc., no harm to the human body. In addition, the appearance of Qiya seed is very smooth, not easy to be contaminated with bacteria and dust, so it does not matter to eat directly. But it should be noted that people with poor digestive function, patients with hypotension, patients with urinary system diseases and pregnant women had better not eat Chia seeds.

Chia seed is a high-quality fiber food, its water binding capacity, cation exchange capacity and water absorption are better than flaxseed, vanilla, wheat bran and so on, and the nutrient content is relatively high, and the content of soluble dietary fiber is 12 times that of whole wheat bran. Can effectively enhance the sense of fullness, promote intestinal peristalsis, prevent constipation, anti-aging effective substances. Although Chia seed has many effects on the human body, but do not blindly believe in the weight loss effect of Chia seed, Chia seed is easy to make people feel full, but so far there is no clear evidence that Chia seed has an effect on weight loss.

Matters needing attention in eating Chia seeds

1. Kiya seeds should not be eaten with vitamins at the same time. Eating Chia seeds with vitamin B supplements can lead to poisoning caused by excessive intake of phytonutrients

two。 People who take blood thinners, blood pressure and cancer drugs should not eat Chia seeds without the doctor's permission. Chia seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids that dilute the blood.

3. Qiya seed tea belongs to antihypertensive tea, which will reduce diastolic blood pressure after drinking it. Therefore, patients with low blood pressure are not suitable to eat Qiya seed, so as not to damage the body if the blood pressure is too low.

4. Chia seed diuresis and blood pressure, there is a strong stimulating effect on the prostate, long-term consumption and even prostate cancer, therefore, patients with urinary diseases are not suitable to eat too many Chia seeds.

5. Qiya seed belongs to allergic food and has a strong stimulating effect, which may even be poisoned by excessive plant nutrition, while the diet of pregnant and lactating women needs to be paid close attention to.

Although Qiya seed has many curative effects, but its side effects are also very obvious, it is best not to take it at will in daily life, so as not to cause poisoning.