Rich source of B vitamins; thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate. also contain high levels of dietary minerals; calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and zinc
Chia is a herb, grown commercially for its seed, a food that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, over 50% (ALA mainly). The seeds are hydrophilic, they love water, absorbing up to 12 times their weight in liquid when soaked. While soaking, the seeds develop a mucilaginous coating. They are a rich source of B vitamins; thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate. They also contain high levels of dietary minerals; calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus and zinc.
