Description

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica, which is related to the mint.

The word Chia is the ancient Mayan word for strength.

These seeds are the healthiest foods on the planet.

They’re loaded with nutrients that have important benefits for your body and brain.

Read more about their benefits.

Nutrition Value:

• Fiber: 11 grams.
• Protein: 4 grams.
• Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are omega-3s).
• Calcium: 18% of the RDI.
• Manganese: 30% of the RDI.
• Magnesium: 30% of the RDI.
• Phosphorus: 27% of the RDI.
• They also contain a decent amount of zinc,
  vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B2.

Benefits of Chia Seeds:

• They are rich in antioxidants which fight the production of free radicals, which can damage cell molecules and contribute to aging and diseases like cancer.
• Most Importantly, due to its high soluble fiber content, these seeds absorb up to 10?12 times their weight in water, becoming gel-like and expanding in your stomach.
• By weight, they?re about 14% protein, which is very high compared to most plants.
• Many health experts believe that they can aid weight management.
• Chia seeds are high in several nutrients that are important for bone health.

Also have a look on our other collection of Dry fruits.