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What are Chia Seeds?
These tiny powerful seeds have taken the natural nutrition world by storm, and it’s not difficult to see why… Dating right the way back to Aztec times, the word ‘Chia’ literally translates in Mayan as ‘strength’, and is what warriors would eat when they went into battle. This is due to their high protein content and energy-giving qualities.
Chia Seeds are almost 20% plant-based protein, are extremely rich in fibre, in addition to being a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids too. When consumed, chia seeds natural expand as they take in fluids, which has been known to help you to keep full.
| CHIA SEEDS NUTRITION | PER 100g |
| Energy kJ / Kcal | 1780/431 |
| Carbohydrate | 6.2 |
| of which sugars | 0.8 |
| Fat | 29.2 |
| of which saturates | 2.7 |
| Fibre | 35.5 |
| Protein | 18 |
| Salt | 0.1 |
What are the benefits of Chia Seeds?
- Contains 18g plant-based protein per 100g
- Rich in fibre
- One of the richest plant sources of Omega-3 fats
- Source of Omega 6 and 9
- Rich in antioxidants
- 25g serving contains twice the amount of iron and magnesium as spinach
- Great source of vitamins including calcium, manganese, potassium and phosphorus
- Contain all 8 amino acids
- Vegan-friendly
How to Enjoy Chia Seeds
- In smoothies, smoothie bowls and shakes
- Chia puddings
- As vegan-friendly egg substitute
- Salad dressings and sauces
- Stir into healthy yoghurts
- Perfect for healthy bakes including muffins, cakes and health bars
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