CHIA seeds Organic 500g

Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, cultivated in Mexico from the Mayan and Aztec cultures. "Chia" means strength, and in layman's terms, these cultures used the little black and white seeds as an energy booster. In fact, chia seeds concentrate a high amount of healthy beneficial substances such as omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, antioxidants and calcium. Thanks to their nutritional properties, these tiny seeds are classified as a superfood.

Why eat chia seeds?
If we summarise all of the above, then the following list of reasons to include chia in your diet emerges:

• Nutritionally high quality food
• Excellent source of omega-3 and omega-6 
• High fibre content
• Induces a feeling of satiety
• Easy to incorporate into the diet, no need to cook

How many chia seeds can you eat in a day?
A sufficient daily dose is about 15 g per day, equivalent to about 2 aligned tablespoons. Children from 3 years of age take half the dose. Depending on personal tolerance, you can possibly increase the dose. 

Ingredients:

100% chia seeds 

Nutritional values (100 g):

Energy: 1 825 kJ / 436 kcal
Fat: 31 g
    of which saturated fatty acids: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 2 g
    of which sugars: 0 g
Protein: 20 g
Fibre: 38 g
Salt: 0 g
Omega 3 : 18.7 g
Magnesium: 265 mg (71 %)*
Calcium: 524 mg (66 %)*
* Reference intake value
 
Manufacturer:
Nutristamina s.r.o., Mongolská 1546/2, 708 00 Ostrava