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Even though they are small in size, chia seeds have many benefits. If mixed with coffee, it can help you lose weight. These are the facts!
Chia seeds are a type of seed that comes from the Salvia hispanica plant. This type of grain is often mixed into food and drinks to add taste and texture.
Most often, chia seeds are consumed with water and added lemon juice. This is a healthy concoction, because it can make the body fit.
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However, apart from that, chia seeds are also suitable for mixing with coffee. Apart from providing a different taste, this mixture is also useful for dieters because it can help you lose weight.
Quoted from Health Shots (20/10/24) here are the facts!
1. Benefits of coffee mixed with chia seeds
 Coffee mixed with chia seeds can reduce weight. Photo: iStock |
Chia seeds are nutritious grains. In 100 grams of chia seeds there is 335 mg of magnesium, 7.7 mg of iron, 17 grams of protein and 1.6 grams of vitamin C.
These chia seeds are good mixed into black coffee, meaning coffee without added milk, sugar and creamer. One of the benefits of coffee mixed with chia seeds is that it can help reduce body weight.
With the nutrients they contain, chia seeds are effective in helping you lose weight and maintain blood sugar levels. Likewise, the caffeine in coffee increases thermogenesis, thereby helping burn more calories.
2. Proven through research
In a 2023 study published in the Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, researchers found that consuming chia seeds combined with a low-calorie diet can result in significant weight loss.
“The fiber and protein content in chia seeds is what plays a role in reducing weight. When consumed, chia seeds are easily digested in the stomach and make you full for a long time,” said researcher Dimple Jangda.
According to the USDA, 100 grams of coffee contains 40 mg of caffeine. A study in Critical Reviews In Food Science and Nutrition in 2019 also found that caffeine in coffee is suitable for diets.
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