Chia: Nutritional Properties of Chia Seeds

The facts about Chia seeds, their history, folklore, and use

Chia is a traditional food of the southwestern part of Mexico. They roast, crush, and mix the seeds with water to make a Gel, which they call their 'running food'.

Aztec warriors were said to use Chia to as a high energy 'supplement' on their conquests. They would eat as little as a teaspoon when going on a forced march.

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Chia seeds are a highly nutritious food source from Central America. Once the third most produced staple food there, Chia was condemned by the European invaders in the 1500s and was almost wiped out altogether.

Chia seeds contains a high level of oils rich in Omega 3, 6 & 9 as well as being high in anti oxidants which stops the high oil content from spoiling.

Chia comes from the Nahuatl language an means oily.

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Chia: Nutritional Properties of Chia Seeds

The facts about Chia seeds, their history, folklore, and use

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