India, May 7 -- Chia seeds are a popular whole food that is packed with nutrients such as fibre, protein and antioxidants, and support gut and overall health. While people often consume chia seeds soaked in water, Dr Karan Rajan, a UK-based surgeon and health content creator, took to Instagram on May 6 to share 3 ways to eat them for greater health benefits.

Grinding chia seeds is the best and easiest way to unlock the healthy omega-3 fatty acids that the food contains, shared Dr Rajan.

"Studies have shown that compared to whole chia seeds, ground chia seeds led to a 58 percent increase in plasma ALA, the primary omega-3 in chia seeds," he said. "Grinding breaks the shell of the chia and unlocks the fat inside. And importantly, grinding...