It's all about paying attention to your overall diet and exercise routine not about eating more (or less) of one certain food. Chia seeds good source of protein, which is an important piece to the weight-loss puzzle.

Just one ounce of the seeds offers 10 grams of dietary fiber, 5 grams of protein, 5 grams of omega 3s, 115 milligrams of potassium, and 179 milligrams of calcium. Their calcium content specifically makes them a good option for people seeking the nutrient from a source that isn't dairy.

If you want to stick to chia seeds, you can pretty much add them to any food.