Can a patient suffering from lupus eat chia seeds?

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue. This results in symptoms such as inflammation, swelling, and damage to joints, skin, kidneys, blood, the heart, and lungs. read more

Chia seeds come from the salvia. It is widely acknowledged that chia seeds are good for nutrition, they contain 52 nutrient elements, protein, calcium, iron, omega-3 and various antioxidants. read more

While lupus still remains a mystery, and there is no cure, there is much that can be done to manage the disease and make living with Lupus more bearable. Apparently, Chia seeds for lupus are one effective combatant. Chia seeds (also known as Mila) are one one of highest sources of Omega 3 fatty acids available from a vegetable source. read more

HOMEMADE CHIA PUDDING To make chia pudding, just add 3 tbsp of chia seeds to one cup coconut milk (full fat from a can). Add 1/2 tbsp agave syrup or more to taste, a dash of salt and stir. Refrigerate for two hours. read more

A new emphasis on a vegetarian based diet can help to reduce the occurrence and severity of Lupus symptoms, and will improve the patients overall health. Refined sugars and highly processed meats and grains should be eliminated, and foods rich in Omega-3, such as flax seeds, walnuts, chia seeds and hemp seeds should be introduced to the patient’s diet. read more