Chia seeds are the edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family and are high in nutrients and fibre.
Properties:
Classed as a SUPERFOOD
High in Lignans – which lowers heart disease & cancer
Chia delivers a massive amount of nutrients with very few calories
Loaded with antioxidants which help fight free radicals
High in fiber & Omega 3 fatty acids
High in quality protein which makes up 14% of its weight
Per 100g:
Protein 17g
Fat 31g
Carbs 42g (most of which is fiber)
Calcium 63%
Magnesium 83%
Iron 42%
RDA is 1 ½ tbsp. twice a day
Add to smoothies, oats, cereals
Allow to soak before eating to obtain most of the nutrients
Used as an egg replacement by soaking in water
Add Chia to a nut milk or coconut milk, then layer with fruit for a desert.
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Products are produced in a factory that packs tree nuts, sesame, soya, gluten, and dairy.
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