Chia seeds

Miraculous chia seeds are a superfood. The plant chia grows in central and southern Mexico and Guatemala and the Aztecs and Maya consumed every day in Latin America. In the Mayan language, the word chia means power. The Aztecs cultivated chia seeds because they considered that they are important in their diet. The chia seed is rich in omega 3 fatty acids (alpha-linoleic acid) In particular, 60% of the seeds contain omega-3, 15% omega-6 5% n-9 and 20% saturated fat. For instance a full teaspoon of chia seeds contain 3.5 g. fiber, 3 g. protein, about 2 g of omega-3 and 0.7 g of omega-6 fatty acids. It is noteworthy to mention that this superfood has 15 times more magnesium than broccoli, 6 times more calcium than milk, three times more iron than spinach and 2 times more potassium than bananas. Moreover, chia seeds improve the good cholesterol (HDL) and lower bad cholesterol (LDL) thereby they regulate the proper functioning of the heart and promote good quality of life. Studies support that chia seed acts against inflammation and protect against heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and certain cancers.