Highly nutritious

Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica), also called Salba chia or Mexican chia, are the edible seeds of a flowering plant from the mint family. The seeds were historically used by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations for food, medicine, religious ceremonies, and cosmetics. Chia seeds are now appreciated by people all over the world.

Modern research supports the notion that chia seeds are very nutrient-dense, as believed by ancient cultures. In fact, just one ounce (28 grams or two teaspoons) of chia seeds contains calories: 138; protein: 4.7 grams; fat: 8.7 grams; alpha-linolenic acid (ALA): 5 grams; carbs: 11.9 grams; fiber: 9.8 grams; calcium: 14% of the Daily Value (DV); iron: 12% of the DV; magnesium: 23% of the DV; phosphorus: 20% of the DV; zinc: 12% of the DV; vitamin B1 (thiamine): 15% of the DV; vitamin B3 (niacin): 16% of the DV.