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I have posted about Chia Seeds before because I am crazy about them and I think they are the best thing for any person who wants to start eating clean & healthy! For those who are pregnant heres why you should eat for you and your baby! Great Source of Omega-3 Every pregnant women knows how essential Omega-3 fatty acids are for a baby’s brain development. Most people choose to meet their daily requirement by consuming salmon or  fish oil supplements , however, the mercury content in fish tends to make most pregnant women worried. Chia is a great alternative! For such a tiny seed, chia is quite high in omega-3 fatty acids. Typically nuts and seeds with a high fat content have a short shelf life before they turn rancid, but chia seeds are so rich in antioxidants they can be kept in storage for up to four years without deterioration. Replenish Lost Nutrients Pregnancy is very demanding on your body. Chia seeds pack a powerful antioxidant punch to help replac...

I have heard of Chia Seeds once before when I was looking through one of Tosca Reno's meal plans and saw them. I didn't think much of it, what can some seeds do for my diet and weight loss journey? Nothing...or so I thought! Turns out these little seeds are packed with benefits!  (In order to enjoy all the health and nutritional benefits of chia seeds, it is recommended that at least 1 to 4 table spoons be consumed daily. They also do not need to be ground like flax seeds does in order for your body to absorb the vitamins and essential fatty acids) Bursting with Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids, fiber and B-vitamins, Chia Seeds also contain high levels of protein and calcium. C hia seeds contain more omega-3 than any fish out there, equivalent to about 8 times what is normally found in pink salmon! When Chia Seeds are exposed to water – its complex structure of dietary fiber absorbs the water and turns into a gel. When this gel gets into our digestive system, it does...