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Chia-Flax
The Fiber Starters
- Supports heart and digestive health, and lower body weight*
- Nutrient powerhouses*
- Organic chia and flax seeds
- Mix with protein powder, or sprinkle on yogurt
Known for their therapeutic qualities, chia and flax seeds are nutritionally dense sources of essential fatty acids and dietary fiber, which is vital for a healthy digestive system. Both are well-established nutrients for supporting heart health.
Did you know?
Chia seeds come from the plant Salvia hispanica and are considered part of the mint family.
Research and benefits
View all researchSupports digestive health
Chia and flax seeds are natural sources of soluble and insoluble fiber, both of which are vital for a healthy digestive system by increasing fecal bulk and stool frequency, and decreasing intestinal transit time. Fiber is also key for gut microbiome health, and increasing your intake can have an immediate impact on microbiota health.*
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Chia and flax seeds are natural sources of soluble and insoluble fiber, both of which are vital for a healthy digestive system by increasing fecal bulk and stool frequency, and decreasing intestinal transit time. Fiber is also key for gut microbiome health, and increasing your intake can have an immediate impact on microbiota health.*
Provides critical nutrients
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) highlights the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in vegetarian diets. Since vegetarian and vegan diets have low intakes of EPA and DHA fatty acids (mostly found in fish and marine algae), it is vital to consume plant sources rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Flax and chia are two of the most concentrated plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA). Since EPA and DHA are synthesized from ALA, it is the AND’s position that omega-3 needs of healthy individuals can be sufficiently met through ALA entirely.
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) highlights the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in vegetarian diets. Since vegetarian and vegan diets have low intakes of EPA and DHA fatty acids (mostly found in fish and marine algae), it is vital to consume plant sources rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Flax and chia are two of the most concentrated plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA). Since EPA and DHA are synthesized from ALA, it is the AND’s position that omega-3 needs of healthy individuals can be sufficiently met through ALA entirely.
Supports heart health
The links between both dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids and heart health are widely accepted. The Institute of Medicine has established that fiber intake levels support healthy cardiovascular systems, and nine major clinical studies reported that Alpha-linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid, is positively related with a healthy cardiovascular system. In other clinical studies, it was found that eating 30-50 grams of milled flax daily for 4 weeks helped support cholesterol levels already within the normal range.
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The links between both dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids and heart health are widely accepted. The Institute of Medicine has established that fiber intake levels support healthy cardiovascular systems, and nine major clinical studies reported that Alpha-linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid, is positively related with a healthy cardiovascular system. In other clinical studies, it was found that eating 30-50 grams of milled flax daily for 4 weeks helped support cholesterol levels already within the normal range.
Supports weight management
Dietary fiber consumption is believed to contribute to healthy weight management, in part due to fiber’s ability to increase feelings of fullness. Results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over trial found that appetite was decreased in individuals consuming chia compared to a control. Additionally, a 2012 meta-analysis found that individuals with increased dietary fiber and whole grain consumption showed a reduction in weight gain.*
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Dietary fiber consumption is believed to contribute to healthy weight management, in part due to fiber’s ability to increase feelings of fullness. Results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over trial found that appetite was decreased in individuals consuming chia compared to a control. Additionally, a 2012 meta-analysis found that individuals with increased dietary fiber and whole grain consumption showed a reduction in weight gain.*