Chia Seeds are tiny dark versatile seeds that are packed with nutrients. It is the richest known vegetable source of Omega-3 fatty acids, it has 3x the antioxidants of blueberries, more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach, and a better protein source than beans or soy.
Several companies sell Chia seeds. How do you know you are picking an authentic one? Here is a small checklist for you:
1) Avoid chia seeds made in China.
2) Avoid seeds that are not 100% pure
3) Always choose certified Chia Seeds - guarantees good quality
Chia seeds are pretty much tasteless and will not affect the taste of your food if you decide to mix it in. Have one to four tablespoons of chia seeds a day. If you're not sure how to use it- well, this superfood in a seed can be chewed, sprinkled on sandwiches, added to soups, smoothies, breads, cakes, cereal or mixed with water to produce its special Chia gel.
Oh and one more thing, did you know that Chia seeds help you loose weight? :-)
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