Chia Seeds for Weight Loss: Drinking chia seeds soaked in water will not reduce weight, change your method today.

Nowadays, Chia Seeds are considered a ‘superfood’ in the world of fitness and weight loss. Almost every other person who wants to lose weight definitely includes it in his diet. Chia seeds contain abundant amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber. Just two teaspoons of chia seeds contain about 10 grams of fiber, which keeps the stomach full for a long time and quenches hunger. But do you know that the chia seeds that you are soaking in water and drinking in the morning are not actually helping you in losing weight? Yes, taking chia seeds with water alone does not cause weight loss. Let us know the scientific reason behind it and the right way to eat it. Why is taking chia seeds with water alone not beneficial? Most people soak chia seeds in water and drink it when it becomes jelly-like. Incomplete nutrition: In this way, by consuming only water, the fiber of chia seeds slows down your digestion, due to which you do not feel hungry for some time, but the body does not get the other essential nutrition and benefits of chia seeds. Ineffective on fat: This combination of only water and chia seeds does not have any direct effect on the extra fat accumulated in the body. Therefore, even after taking it with water for a long time, no change is seen in weight. Eat chia seeds with curd: Will become a ‘synbiotic’ powerhouse. If you want to take full and proper benefit of weight loss from chia seeds, then eat it by mixing it in curd/yogurt instead of water or make a smoothie out of it. What is the science behind this? Chia seeds are actually a prebiotic, while yogurt is an excellent probiotic. When these two are mixed together, it creates a powerful synbiotic combination for our gut health. This mixture is fermented by the good bacteria in the stomach to form ‘Short Chain Fatty Acid’ i.e. butyrate, which directly helps in weight loss and boosting metabolism. 4 tremendous benefits of eating curd and chia seeds: Body fat decreases rapidly: When you take it with curd, the body gets better insulin signals. This reduces the absorption of glucose in the body, due to which new fat does not accumulate in the body and old fat starts burning. Control on blood sugar and cravings: This combination slows down the digestion of sugar and carbs in the blood. Due to stable blood sugar level, you do not have sudden food cravings (strong desire to eat sweets or junk food), which is very important for weight loss. Strong digestion and gut barrier: Due to being a synbiotic, it strengthens the inner layer of your stomach (gut barrier), which improves the digestive system and removes the problem of bloating or constipation. Reduces Inflammation: This amazing mixture helps in reducing inflammation of the internal organs of the body. As internal swelling gets cured, weight starts reducing easily. Salad or Smoothie Tip: Next time you eat chia seeds, soak them in a bowl of fresh curd for 15-20 minutes. If you want, you can add your favorite fruits to it and enjoy it as a healthy smoothie or raita.