About this product
- Storage Type:Cupboard
- Packaging Type:Refill Pouch
- Organic:Yes
- Age Warning:No
- Ingredient Features:Organic,Healthier Choice
- Shelf Life:24 Months
Product description
Chia seeds are the edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family native to central and southern Mexico, or of the related Salvia columbariae of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Chia seeds are oval and gray with black and white spots, having a diameter around 2 millimetres. Despite their tiny size, chia seeds are highly nutritious. They’re packed with fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and various micronutrients.
Chia seeds are high in antioxidants. These compounds help protect the seed’s delicate fats while also offering health benefits to humans.
Chia seeds may reduce the risk of heart disease, likely due to the fiber and ALA they contain. However, more human research is needed.
Chia seeds are high in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and ALA. All of these nutrients have been linked to improved bone mineral density.
Animal studies suggest that chia seeds may help with blood sugar management, but more human research is needed.
Chia seeds are easy to prepare and often used as an egg substitute and added to oatmeal or smoothies.