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Flax, Chia or Hemp Seeds: Which Ones Should You Choose?
Nutritional Value of Chia, Flax and Hemp Seeds for 1 Tablespoon (15 ml)
| Ground Flax Seeds | Chia Seeds | Hemp Seeds | |
| Protein | 2 g | 2,5 g | 3,5 g |
| Fiber | 3,0 g | 5,0 g | 0,3 g |
| Omega-3 | 2300 mg | 2400 mg | 1000 mg |
Did you know that?
Fiber
Fiber is the part of plant-derived foods that our body cannot digest or absorb. In general, fiber is important for our health because it provides a protective effect against cardiovascular disease and colon cancer. It promotes satiety, weight and blood sugar control as well as good gastrointestinal health. It is recommended to consume a minimum of 20 to 30 grams of fiber per day. Soluble fiber specifically helps to lower blood cholesterol and improves stool consistency, thereby preventing constipation and diarrhea.
Omega-3
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are considered essential for a health because the body cannot produce them by itself. It is, therefore, important to consume omega-3s daily, because they are beneficial to the proper functioning of the body. Among other things, they help reduce inflammation and prevent cardiovascular disease. The daily requirement of omega-3 is 1100mg for women and 1600mg for men.
Author
Kathryn holds a Bachelor Degree in Nutrition as well as a Bachelor and a Master Degree in Kinesiology, all from Laval University. She is a Registered Dietitian and active member of the Ordre professionnel des Diététistes Nutritionnistes du Québec (ODNQ) and of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She holds the Monash University's certification for the FODMAP diet and IBS, and has considerable clinical experience in that area. She is also an accomplished athlete, having ran track and cross-country at a national level. Kathryn specializes in sports nutrition, weight loss, diabetes, as well as heart and gastrointestinal health.
Thank you for these informations.