Forget the Chia Pet – Eat the Chia Seeds – They’ll Do Your Body Good!

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Indexed  December 30, 2011

For those who associate Chia seeds with funny Chia Pets, a discussion of the health benefits of Chia seeds may seem a little odd. But Chia seeds are actually healthy and nutritious, and are said to have many health benefits. What Are Chia Seeds? Chia seeds come from a type of sage, Salvia hispanica, which grows in South America and Mexico. They come in a white or black variety, and there is said to be no nutritional difference between the colors. Chia seeds were a staple food among the ancient Aztecs and Mayans, and it is said that the men would eat Chia seeds before going on a hunt in order to increase endurance. Natives are also reported to have used Chia seeds to stave off hunger on long journeys. What Makes Chia ...   See the complete post here