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big nutrition in a tiny package
Chia Seeds were consumed long ago by Aztec warriors during hunting trips, and the Indians of the Southwest would eat only chia seed mixed with water as they ran from the Colorado River to the Pacific Ocean to trade products. They were also a staple of the Mayan diet until the Spanish conquered South America and declared them to be a sacreligious substance, as Chia was offered to the Aztec gods in ceremony.
Chia seeds are resistant to molds, insects, etc... making organic crops easier to grow, and your seeds last much longer in storage.
The nutty flavored chia seed is greater than flax in Omega fatty acids, and more nutritious as well. They are easier to eat, not requiring any grinding or soaking. You can just throw some in your mouth and eat, or sprinkle on a salad, veggy burger, or put in yogurt. They can replace flax seeds in most recipes.
Chia pets? --yes, chia seeds are even good for animals too. Sprinkle some on their food and they will enjoy the same health benefits we do.
Chia Nutrition:
- -oil in seed is 30% Omega-3
- -oil in seed is 40% Omega-6
- -contains Alpha-Linolenic Fatty Acids ("ALA" -a type of omega-3)
- -High Protein
- -High Fiber
- -High Magnesium
- -High Calcium
- -High in B Vitamins
- -Vitamin C
- -Vitamin E
- -Boron (good for bones, and digesting other vitamins)
- -Low Sodium
- -No Gluten
- -No Allergens
- -Help keep athletes hydrated, as they hold water
- -May help diabetics, as they slow the conversion of carbs into sugar
- -Good for pregnancy, and estrogen levels
- -High in Ferulates and Cinnamic Acids (makes Chia easier to grow organically)
