Seeds

What are chia seeds? 

Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds derived from the Salvia hispanica plant, a member of the mint family native to Central America. These small seeds have been a part of human diets for over 5,000 years. Chia seeds were a staple food for the Aztecs and Mayans.

Organic Black Chia Seeds are small, oval-shaped, edible seeds boasting an impressive nutritional profile. Chia seeds are one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids and are naturally gluten-free, high in calcium and loaded with fiber.

Ancient civilizations viewed chia seeds as highly nutritious — a belief that’s backed by modern science. In fact, just 1 ounce (oz), which is 28 grams (g) or 2 tablespoons (tbsp) of chia seeds, contains:

• Calories: 138
• Protein: 4.7 g
• Fat: 8.7 g
• Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA): 5 g
• Carbs: 11.9 g
• Fiber: 9.8 g
• 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