Chia seeds are called in Odia as Chia Manji or Landa Baguli (ଚିଆ ମଞ୍ଜି ବା ନଣ୍ଡା ଵଗୁଲୀ). These seeds are oval in shape. These tiny-looking chia seeds are full of energy. Even its name is derived from the ancient Maya word whose meaning is ‘strength and power’.
When Chia seeds are soaked in water, it becomes like a gel. Which you can consume by mixing it in any drink.
The seeds have medicinal applications and important part of people’s diets. The Chia seeds contain;
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Fiber
- Protein
- Antioxidants
- Calcium
These nutrients help you to provide many significant health benefits like,
- Chia seeds help to lose weight
- Constipation
- Diabetes
- Cancer treatment
- Better Heart health
- Vital for bone health
ଅଧିକ ମାତ୍ରାରେ ଚିଆ ମଞ୍ଜି ଖାଇବା ଦ୍ୱାରା ହଜମ ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧୀୟ ସମସ୍ୟା, କୋଷ୍ଠକାଠିନ୍ୟ, ଝାଡ଼ା, ଫ୍ଲାଟୁଲେନ୍ସ ଏବଂ ପେଟ ଯନ୍ତ୍ରଣା ହୋଇପାରେ।