Eating Chia Seeds Lowers Blood Pressure and Inflammation

 

'They may be tiny, but chia seeds are a super food that can help you fight heart disease, lower blood pressure, increase energy levels, and promote weight loss. Chia seeds are rich in essential fats, are a good source of protein and potassium, and work as an antioxidant.

A study by the University of Toronto, published in the journal Diabetes Care, shows that adding chia seeds to the diet of a group of type 2 diabetics over a period of three months lowered their blood pressure and dramatically reduced certain inflammation markers that indicate a risk of heart disease.'

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