Product Description:

Chia seed comes from the chia plant whose scientific name is of the plant are salvia hispanica. It belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Chia seed looks similar to a sesame seed. They are very small and dark. This plant has been known to humans for a very long time. The chia plant had been cultivated by the Aztecs, Mayans, Incans and other tribes for a very long time. It was a staple food for them and historians considered it an important plant and food source for Native Americans.

Chia seed tops the list of functional foods because of their wholesome nutritional properties. In fact, nutrition planners today looking up at chia as a single wholesome source of phytonutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids (a-Linolenic acid), anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins and dietary fiber in right proportions. Chia seed imparts many health benefits, some of which include controlling diabetes, lowering cholesterol levels, improving the digestive system, boosting heart health, controlling hypertension, and they even contain anti-inflammatory properties.