Chia or Flax?

[ChrisBchicken]

Was thinking of adding either chia seeds or grounded flax seeds to my smoothies, which do you all prefer? Which one has more benefits? The texture isn't an issue for me.

 

[TheOracle]

Why have 1 when you can have both. Switch between the two or do a tablespoon of each.

Best of both worlds.

 

[ChrisBchicken]

Why have 1 when you can have both. Switch between the two or do a tablespoon of each.

Best of both worlds.

But aren't they similar in omega 3 and fiber? Couldn't I just double up on one? I do get your point though and will look into adding both to my diet.

 

[TheOracle]

1 Tablespoon

Flax Chia Hemp

Total Fat

4.5 4 g 4.6

Omega-3s

2300 mg 2400 mg 1000 mg

Omega-6

600 mg 800 mg 2500 mg

Protein

2 g 2.5 g 3.5

Fiber

3 g 5 g 0.3g

Calories

55 60 57

Price

.05 .22 .26


A chart I found for ya. Biggest difference between flax and chia appears to be price.

 

[Xlgx]

Amazon sells organica sprouted chia seeds and milled flex seed blend.

 

[ChrisBchicken]

I just got a huge bag from Costco