Healthy Foods Ltd 100% Natural Raw Chia Seeds - 250g

Chia is an edible seed from the desert plant Salvia, a member of the mint family that grows abundantly in southern Mexico. Chia is familiar to most of us as a seed used for the novelty of the Chia Pet, clay animals with sprouted Chia seeds covering their bodies.

Little is known, however, of the seed’s tremendous nutritional value and medicinal properties. For centuries this tiny little seed was used as a staple food by the Indians of the southwest and Mexico. Known as the running food, its use as a high-energy endurance food has been recorded as far back as the ancient Aztecs. It was said the Aztec warriors subsisted on the Chia seed during the conquests. The Indians of the southwest would eat as little as a teaspoon full when going on a 24hr—forced march. Indians running from the Colorado River to the California coast to trade turquoise for seashells would only bring the Chia seed for nourishment.

Black Chia Seeds: A Nutritional and Antioxidant Powerhouse

One ounce of chia seeds provides eleven grams of fiber. This amount also includes calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, manganese, copper, niacin, zinc, and the proper ratio of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids. Chia seeds are a rich source of antioxidants containing chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, myricetin, quercetin, and kaempferol flavonols. These compounds are both primary and synergistic antioxidants that contribute to the strong antioxidant activity of chia.

Studies show that eating chia seeds may slow down how fast our bodies convert carbohydrate calories into simple sugars. This leads scientists to believe that the chia seed may benefit people with diabetes. Viscous fiber (that which appears like gelatin) may slow down the conversion of carbohydrates into sugars and helps support healthy blood sugar levels.

This means mixing Chia Seeds with the food you already like to eat is beneficial.

Blood sugar naturally rises and falls throughout the day. It can also be what makes you drowsy in the afternoon. Dips and spikes aren’t good for consistent, healthy energy. The slowing of the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar can create endurance. Carbohydrates are for energy in the body. Prolonging their conversion into sugar stabilizes metabolic changes, diminishing the surges of highs and lows, creating a longer duration in their fueling effects. Protein also Energy source and the protein in the chia is complete.