Description
Chia is the seed of a herb which grows widely in South America. It is regarded as a staple food in Mexico and Guatemala, an aid to general good health, stamina and a healthy brain. This is no modern dietary fad in its native territory, as Chia seed is believed to have been a core food for the legendary Aztec civilisation. This is unsurprising, as Chia has an impressive nutritional profile. It contains a wide range of vitamins and minerals, as well as easily-absorbed protein. Thanks to modern nutritional analysis, Chia has grabbed headlines for its Omega fatty acid content, which comes in a ratio ideal for good health. Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are an important part of any healthy diet, and many foods contain them. However, recent scientific research has revealed that many modern diets contain Omega fatty acids in a ratio less beneficial to health. This is not the case with Chia seed, in which the ratio is ideal. Also available from Sevenhills Organics: Cacao Beans, Cacao Nibs, Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds, Hemp Protein Powder