Chia Seeds (Whole Black)

Black Chia Seeds From Chia Growers
Nutrition Facts: 
Chia (Salvia Hispanica L.) was used as a staple food by the Indians of the Southwest and Mexico for centuries. Known as the “running food”, its use as a high energy endurance food has been recorded as far back as the ancient Aztecs.
 
Chia is a complete source of dietary protein, providing all the essential amino acids and is extremely rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. Aside from being the richest known food source of Omega 3, it has a very long shelf life which makes it better than Flax and it doesn't have a fishy taste, which makes its oil better than fish's.
 
Chia typically contains 20% protein, 34% oil, and 25% dietary fiber. Chia contains no gluten and only trace levels of sodium. There are no known toxic components of Chia. Chia is superior in protein quality over wheat, corn, rice, oats, barley, amaranth and soy. Chia also offers a disease-fighting arsenal of antioxidants, including chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, myricetin, quercetin and flavonols.
 
Chia provides fiber (2 tablespoons = 7 grams of fiber) as well as other important nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, niacin, and zinc. Soluble dietary fiber is found in the grain coat of Chía.  This soluble fiber forms mucilage when the grain is contacted with water.  The polysaccharide exudate has been characterized with a molecular weight from 0.8 to 2.0 x 106 Dalton.  ß-D-Xylose, a-D-glucose, and 4-O-methyl-a-D-glucuronic acid units were reported in the respective ratios of 2:1:1.
 
Chia will absorb nine times its weight in water in less than 10 minutes. Chia offers the ability to prolong hydration due to its ability to hold on to water.
Add to your morning cereal, blend in smoothies, use as an egg-replacer in baking (by making chia gel), or use as a topping on ice cream, cakes, and many more!

Caution: Some cancer patients taking vitamin B-17 supplements are advised not to consume large amounts of chia seeds, as this may lead to an overdose of vitamin B-17, which can raise the body’s blood cyanide levels to toxic ranges.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FIRST IF YOU HAVE LOW BLOOD PRESSURE OR IF YOU'RE ON BLOOD THINNERS

Dosage: A couple teaspoons or more is recommend. Just depends on what you want to accomplish.

Storage: Shelf life is 2 years. No refrigeration needed. Just store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight.