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Chia seeds are incredibly nutritious, with significant concentrations of protein, fiber and several essential minerals. Here are some health benefits of chia seeds:

Chia is, appropriately, the Mayan word for strength. Chia seeds were an important energy source for Mayans, Incas and other ancient cultures, and remain a dietary staple in  many South and Central American countries. Some nutritional highlights:

• Just 1 tablespoon of chia seeds contains 5 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein, 2282 mg of Omega 3 and 752 mg of Omega 6 fatty acids!
• A significant concentration of fiber combined with their ability to absorb 10 times their weight in water also makes chia seeds excellent for maintaining regularity.
• This fiber content also helps normalize blood glucose levels by slowing the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar.
• Chia seeds contain respectable concentrations of potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and manganese.
• Chia seeds are extremely nutrient-dense, with one of the highest antioxidant concentrations of any known food! (For more information about superfoods and nutrient density, check out What are Superfoods?)

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    you learn something new every day!

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    Gonna get me some chai.

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    Now I’m curious. Who knows where I can buy this?

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