Chia Seeds are native to South America and were introduced to the old world by Europeans. They don’t have any particular name in Hindi but Basil/Sabza Seeds (written as Sabja) are the seeds of Tulsi. They are sweet basil-seeds. So, friends! today we are going to find the specialty of Chia and Sabja Seeds.
So, if you are on a weight loss diet and you are suggested by your dietician to consume Chia or Sabja/ Sabza seeds than look at the difference between Chia seeds and Sabja seeds and different benefits of each one.
Difference between Chia Seeds and Sabja / Sabza Seeds:
Chia Seeds |
Sabja Seeds |
| Chia Seeds are usually a mixture of grey, black, white and sometimes even brown color seeds. |
Sabja Seeds are uniformly Black or pitch black . |
| Chia Seeds looks like Oval in shape. | Sabja looks like Elliptical, like tiny grains of Rice. |
| Soaked chia seeds does not have any taste of its own and can easily be added in any kind of dish. | Soaked Sabjs has a mild flavor of Basil and imparts the same to drinks and desserts. |
| Chia takes time to absorb water and swell up. | Sabja swells up within seconds of being mixed with water. |
| Chia have the unique ability to gel by absorbing over 10 times their weight. | Sabja have a translucent coat forms around the seed and it appears much larger when compared to a soaked chia seed. |
| Chia seeds promote energy and endurance. | Sabja seeds are one of the best body coolants. |
| Chia Seeds are a good source of proteins and Omega 3s. | Sabja seeds are a good source of vitamins and Iron. |
| Chia Seeds are highly recommended for weight-loss and help for mussels tightening. | Sabja seed helps to promote healthy skin and hair. |
| Chia is naturally low-carb and high-fiber food helps indigestion. | Sabja acts as a detoxifying agent and helps to cleanse the blood |
| Chia Seed is a less effective one’s bowel system. | Sabja seeds are more effective in one’s bowel system then chia. |
| Chia provides nutrients like calcium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. | Sabja has a soothing effect on the stomach and hence useful to combat acidity. |
| Consuming chia seeds can be a way to decrease higher triglyceride levels and to help promote heart health. | Sabja seeds help in clearing arteries and thus lower the risk of heart attack and strokes. |
| Chia helps in stabilizing blood sugar levels. | Sabja can aid in digestion and act as a diuretic, regulating bowel movements. |
Just let me know, these were useful for you… have a healthy and joyous life…
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