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                                    Chia  (botanically Salvia Hispanica) is a member of Lamiaceae, mint family. The seeds of Chia plant are commonly used as a super-food for their nutritional and other health benefits. Chia seeds are a rich source of fiber, protein,  omega-3 fatty acids  in form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), calcium, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. These seeds have similar health benefits as flax seeds, so chia seeds are considered as the best alternative to  flax seeds . Chia seeds contain slightly more fiber content than flax seeds. Chia seeds  are beneficial for the skin, digestion, heart, metabolism, bones, muscles and teeth. The  omega-3 fatty acids  in them improve skin health and promote hair growth. Chia is also beneficial for cardiovascular health and promotes healthy brain functions. It helps to lose weight and prevents heart dise...

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  You should include a variety of fruits in your daily diet. How to choose a variety of fruits? How much should you eat in a day? Let us talk about it in this guide. KEY RECOMMENDATIONS Variety:  Include a variety of fruits. Variety is key to health and maintaining the balance of dosha and nutrients in the body. Eat at least 2-3 different fruits daily. Choose fruits from different fruit categories. Local and Seasonal:  Choose fruits that are local and seasonal and widely available and grown in your country. Include Berries:  Berries are essentially important. You should try to include berries in your daily fruit plate. Find your native berries if not listed in this guide. Ripe and Uncooked:  Eat moderately ripe fruits, which are not processed, cooked or combined with other foods groups (except non-starchy vegetables). RECOMMENDED FRUIT SERVINGS You should consider your appetite, tolerance and metabolism to check how much you can eat and digest. According to the ...