Chia Seeds are one of Natures best Superfoods, high in important nutrients, fibre and energy. They are tasty and can be prepared in a number of ways for a delicious meal or snack Chia seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans back in the day. They prized them for their ability to provide sustainable energy. In fact, "chia" is the ancient Mayan word for "strength." Despite their ancient history as a dietary staple, chia seeds became recognized as a modern-day superfood only recently. 28 gram serving of chia seeds contains : - Fiber: 11 grams. - Protein: 4 grams. - Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are omega-3s). - Calcium: 18% of the RDI. - Manganese: 30% of the RDI. - Magnesium: 30% of the RDI. - Phosphorus: 27% of the RDI. They also contain a decent amount of zinc, vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B2. This is particularly impressive considering that this is just a single ounce, equalling 28 grams or about two tablespoons. This small amount supplies only 137 calories and one gram of digestible carbohydrate. If you remove the fibre from Chia Seeds - most of which don't end up

usable calories for your body - chia seeds only contain 101 calories per ounce (28 grams). This makes Chia one of the best sources of nutrients, calorie for calorie.