Chia or chia seeds are native to Guatemala and Mexico and are derived from the plant Salvia hispanica. The authorities of the European Union, in 2009, characterized these seeds as “novel food”, that is, food with specific functional properties.
Chia seeds are used for medicinal purposes and as a food. According to the 16th century Codex Mendoza, these seeds were cultivated by the Mayans and Aztecs in pre-Columbian times. These seeds were given to the lords by the people as an annual vassal tax. Jesuit chroniclers placed chia as the third most important crop in Aztec culture, following corn, beans and before amaranth, while offerings to Aztec priests were often in chia.
Nutritional value per 100 gr
Calories: 486 kcal
Fat: 31 g
Saturated fat: 3.3 g
Sodium: 16 mg
Potassium: 407 mg
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 34 g
Protein: 17g
Vitamin C: 1.6 mg
Calcium: 631 mg
Iron: 7.7 mg
Magnesium: 335 mg
Benefits for the organization
- They drop cholesterol
- They give energy
- They contribute to weight loss
- They help digestion
Sources:POWERFOODS
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