Chia Seed Facts - INFOGRAPHIC

We put together some of our favorite chia seed facts for you to enjoy!

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• Chia seeds are from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family.
• The Aztecs and Maya were big fans of chia, and consumed it as early as 3,000 BC for healing powers and strength.
• Chia is a superfood! It is neutral in flavor and can be added to virtually any recipe. Plus, it doesn’t need to be ground to benefit from the nutrients.
• Chia is one of the most nutrient rich foods in the world! Here’s some interesting chia seeds nutrition facts:
  • In a gram for gram comparison, chia has…
    • 8x more Omega-3s than salmon
    • 25% more fiber than flax seed
    • 30% more antioxidants than blueberries
    • 2x more potassium than bananas
    • 6x more calcium than milk
• Mexico and Guatelmala were the birth place of chia. Today, chia is grown in several other countries including Argentina, Ecuador and Paraguay, to name a few.
• Chia can even be used as a face mask! That’s right! Chia isn’t just good for you on the inside, but can be used as a skin-hydrating treatment too!
  • Combine 1/2 cup coconut oil, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. chia seeds.

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