The small but mighty chia seed is packed full of nutrients. The best known plant source of omega-3, chia is also an excellent source of fibre, amino acids, antioxidants, & a variety of minerals including iron, calcium, zinc & magnesium to name but a few. Chia seeds though small in size are packed full of nutrients. A member of the mint family, native to southern Mexico & Guatemala, chia has been a highly regarded food since pre
- Columbian times. Cultivated by Aztec & Mayan civilizations & prized by their warriors, it is still widely used today. Chia is the richest known plant source of omega 3. It is an excellent source of a variety of amino acids, antioxidants, fibre, iron, calcium, copper, zinc, niacin, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese & molybdenum.