Chia, Culinary & Medicinal Herbs,

Chia (Salvia Hispanica) Super Food/Medicinal Seeds, Chia is a species in the mint family with purple or white flowers. Seeds are produced in numerous clusters in a spike at the end of each stem. The seeds are also an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Chia seeds may be eaten raw or prepared in many dishes. Raw, they are an excellent source of dietary fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds were a staple of the ancient Aztecs in pre-Columbian times diet. Chia seeds may be ground into Pinole, a meal used for porridge or baked goods. They may also be soaked in fruit juice or water to make a Chia Fresca dish in Mexico. Chia seeds have been coined a "superfood" for a good reason. Dried chia seeds contain a rich source of B vitamins, thiamin and niacin, and a moderate riboflavin and folate source. It also has several minerals, including calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc.

Pkt Size/Approx. Seeds
0.3 g / 300+ Seeds