Chia seeds

Looking at the nutrition profile of chia seeds, you see that an ounce has 12 grams of “carbohydrate.”However  11 of those grams are fiber, which isn’t digested by the body. The true carb content is only 1 gram per ounce, which is very low. This makes chia a low-carb friendly food. Because of all the fiber, chia seeds can absorb up to 10-12 times their weight in water, becoming gel-like and expanding in your stomach Theoretically, this should increase fullness, slow absorption of your food and help you automatically eat fewer calories. Fiber also feeds the friendly bacteria in the intestine, which is important because keeping your gut bugs well fed is absolutely crucial for health Chia seeds are 40% fiber, by weight. This makes them one of the best sources of fiber in the world.