Chia Seeds - Selected for Quality
What is Chia Seeds?
Chia Seeds are the edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family. Chia seeds are oval and grey with black and white spots, having a diameter around 2 millimetres (0.08 in). The seeds are hygroscopic, absorbing up to 12 times their weight in liquid when soaked and developing a mucilaginous coating that gives chia-based foods and beverages a distinctive gel texture. The nutritional make-up of chia seeds, being rich in poly-unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fibre, makes them especially suited for helping to stabilize blood-sugar levels. Including chia seeds in your diet appears to have cardio-protective benefits, this may be thanks to their poly-unsaturated fat content, high fibre levels and anti-inflammatory properties. Chia seeds are a rich source of minerals, which are known to be beneficial for bone health, including calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. A 25g portion of chia seeds contains approximately 158mg of calcium which makes a significant contribution when compared to the equivalent amount of milk. Chia seeds make a wonderful healthy creamy pudding/breakfast that is vegan and gluten free.1/4 Cup cacao powder, 3-5 Tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, pinch of salt, vanilla extract. 1 1/2 cups coconut or almond milk, 1/2 cup Chia Seeds. Mix the coacao powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt and vanilla and whisk until smooth, add the Chia seeds and whisk to combine, leave in fridge for 3-5 hours, will last 4-5 days in the fridge.
Where does Chia seeds come from?
Its origin is believed to be in Central America where the seed was a staple in the ancient Aztec diet. The seeds of a related plant, Salvia columbaria (golden chia), were used primarily by Native Americans in the southwestern United States. Chia seeds have gained attention as an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acid.
Entirely Ingredients Chia Seeds?
Our Chia Seeds are food grade and selected for the highest quality. Our Chia seeds are sourced from South America are food grade and selected for the highest quality.
