What's the difference?

Do you know the difference between the seeds and what makes each unique?

Hello beautiful souls! It’s Alina with your weekly healthy tips and nutrition facts. A lot of you may be wondering this question: Hemp, chia, flax??? What’s the difference?! Which should I buy?! Which is good for what?! The wondering stops today, because I am here to answer it all! Continue reading and end the confusion NOW! 

Hemp seeds:

-Highest in protein (10g per 3 Tbsp) but lowest in fiber

-Good source of magnesium and iron

-Contains GLA (an omega-6) which may support brain, eye, and heart health when paired with omega-3s

-Has more ALA (an omega-3, but not the same type that's found in fish - that's DHA and EPA) than chia seeds

-Considered a naturally sustainable crop

Flax seeds:

-Best source of ALA

-Best source of lignans, a polyphenol that has been linked to reduced risk in certain types of cancer

-Good source of soluble fiber, but less than chia seeds

-Evidence-based for constipation management (got the bloat? Eat some flax!

-Good source of phosphorus and magnesium

Chia seeds:

-Highest in fiber but lowest in protein

-Good source of soluble fiber (helpful for managing cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and IBS)

-Good source of calcium, iron, and magnesium

-Most expensive

You can't go wrong with any of these, so my advice is to eat them all if you like how they taste and what their texture is! Variety is a GOOD thing! But if you are looking to spend your money on just one, think about what you need the most:

Dairy-free and need more calcium? Go with chia.

Plant-based and want more protein? Go with hemp.

On a budget (and constipated lol)? Go with flax.