Everyone who has a weight problem wants to lose weight Millions of people struggle with overweight but none of them want to to starve to achieve good results. That is why we often turn to popular methods of rapid weight loss, which promise quick results without much torture and deprivation.
One popular trend, especially current on social networks, is drinking chia seed water in the morning on an empty stomach.
This recipe promises fast weight loss results without having to follow diets. But is that really true?
One thing's for sure, and that's whose is a true superfood. It has a very rich nutritional composition. It is a wonderful source of energy, antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, minerals that have a positive effect on overall he alth.
Chia contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, manganese, omega-3 fatty acids, essential amino acids that the body cannot synthesize on its own.
It should be kept in mind, however, and it is good to emphasize thickly, that whose is caloric. Just 100 grams of dry chia seeds contain about 490 calories. That's an energy value roughly equal to a piece of cake. That is, if, in addition to a glass of water with chia seeds swollen in it, you eat without taking into account the total caloric intake for the day according to your needs and physical activity, chia seeds cannot help you lose weight, on the contrary.
Consumption of chia in moderation can, of course, have a number of positive effects on he alth, including weight. It contains an enviable amount of fiber, protein and he althy fats that can improve metabolism and bowel function. This combination of nutrients can prolong the feeling of satiety, which in turn helps to reduce the feeling of hunger, respectively reducing the calories consumed during the rest of the day.
Clinical studies conducted by Harvard scientists show that chia seeds can improve lipid profile, lower cholesterol, control spikes in blood sugar, keeping the digestive system in good condition.
The truth about water with whose morning fast is that this drink itself has no magical properties in terms of weight loss. However, it can make you feel full for a long time, which can make it easier for you to reduce the calories taken in from the rest of the food throughout the day.
Try to wait long enough for the chia seeds to swell well before drinking them with water. Otherwise, you may suffer from digestive problems, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea and constipation, because if the chia seeds swell in your intestines and release their gel-like substance there, it can absorb water from the intestines and make digestion difficult.
