0066 Chia Seeds: Health Booster or Just Hype?

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Marketed as the ultimate “superfood,” chia seeds are said to help with weight loss, glowing skin, and even act as a complete protein source. But how much of this is science, and how much is marketing? Join Sonia and Deepak as they explore the truth behind the hype.

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00:00dear viewers welcome to truth and trends Deepak everywhere I go I see people drinking chia seed

00:15water they say it's the ultimate superfood for weight loss and energy even my neighbor insisted

00:23I try it true Sonia chia seeds have become a craze in India lately but before we call it magic let's

00:31break down the claims I read that Aztec warriors use chia seeds for strength maybe that's why people

00:37say it gives energy even today yes historically they were part of the Aztec diet but just because

00:45something was eaten in the past doesn't mean it's a miracle food marketing loves linking ancient

00:51wisdom with modern hype but Deepak so many swear it helps with weight loss drink chia water daily and

00:58belly fat melts that's the claim the truth is chia seeds absorb water and make you feel full so you

01:06may eat less but they don't burn fat only calorie balance and exercise do that chia is just one of

01:15many high fiber foods okay but at least they are nutrient rich I heard chia is packed with protein

01:22and omega-3 they do have fiber plant protein and omega-3 but it's a la type not the DHE EPA found in

01:31fish our bodies don't convert ALA efficiently so calling chia a replacement for fish or dairy is

01:38misleading good addition yes complete solution no so no miracle fat burner no replacement for fish

01:47but at least no harm in eating lots of it right careful too many chia seeds can cause bloating stomach

01:54issues even blood thinning problems if mixed with certain medicines safe in moderation dangerous if

02:02we're done so chia is healthy but not a miracle exactly treat it like any other food it's good fiber

02:10decent protein but not a magical portion friends this is why scientific temper matters always ask

02:17is it nutrition or is it marketing well said viewers what do you think do you use chia seeds regularly

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