Flaxseed isn't the only grain rich in omega*3s. Salvia hispanica L. or "Chia" is making it's mark on the healthy foods industry. Chia, a member of the mint family, has been used since ancient times as an energy enhancer for Aztec warriors and as a food staple in certain Central American cultures.

Today, Chia seed is re-emerging as an important new heart healthy ingredient in our Western diets because of its ability to deliver the essential omega*3 fatry acid ALA, the omega*6 fatty acid LA, protein and fiber in one whole seed.

According to Mitch Propster, CEO of Core Naturals, Winter Springs, FL. "Gram for gram, these powerful seeds offer more omega*3s than salmon, more calcium than milk, more fiber than all-bran cereal and more antioxidants than blueberries."