Chia Seeds

Dr. Oz from the Oprah show says,“They just may be one of the healthiest things around.”

Nutrition expert Dr. Weil said, “A healthful and interesting addition to my diet. My prediction? You will begin to see chia being added to more and more commercial products, such as prepared baby foods, nutrition bars, and baked goods.”

Our Registered Dietitian’s Top Pick

Our Registered Dietitian and Health Nut chooses chia seeds as a top pick because of their overall nutrition package including: healthy fats, fiber, and minerals. In fact, just one tablespoon of chia seeds provides nearly 20 percent of your daily fiber goals. Plus, chia seeds are rich in essential fatty acids, which are a type of fat that the body needs to function that must come from food. Try stirring in a tablespoon of chia seeds into tea, juice or milk for a nutrient boost! Or thanks to their water absorbing properties, chia seeds are great for making pudding.

Chia seeds make an incredibly healthy—and often unnoticeable—addition to many foods.

Here are some great ways to enjoy chia seeds:

• They can be eaten raw. (They have a nice “nutty” flavor.)
• They can be soaked in fruit juice (in Mexico, they call this “chia fresca”).
• They’re perfect in porridges and puddings.
• They make an ideal addition to baked goods including breads, cakes and biscuits.

How Many Chia Seeds Should You Eat? We recommend two daily doses of about 20 g each (1.5 ounces total).

Delicious chia recipes:

• Chia Water
• Chia Smoothie
• Chia Rice Salad
• Chia Vegetable Stir Fry
• Chia Seed Fruit Drink
• Chocolate Truffles with Chia Seeds (Gluten Free)
• Apricot Truffles with Chia Seeds (Gluten Free)
• Chia Cereal
• Chia Pudding with Maca
• Chia Fresca

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Ingredients

Black Chia Seeds. Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, sesame, and milk products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 28g (~1 oz.)

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice