Organic Chia Seed

Chia seeds are the tiny black seeds of the chia plant (Salvia hispanica). Native to Mexico and Guatemala, they were a staple food for the ancient Aztecs and Mayans. In fact, “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for “strength”. Chia seeds are small, flat, and oval-shaped with a shiny and smooth texture. These seeds are highly versatile. They can be soaked and added to porridge, made into pudding, used in baked goods, or simply sprinkled on top of salads or yogurt. Chia seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans back in the day as it is used as a source of energy. It is rich in omega 3 ALA, which is one of the two essential fatty acids the human body can’t produce on its own. It is ideal for heart health, better digestive system and helps the body stay hydrated. It is high in fiber, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and protein.

💐 How does it taste?
mild nutty flavor

📍 Organic Chia Seeds is suitable for…
✓ All aged
✓ Great for those who like to eat overnight oats
✓ Helpful for seniors with chewing issues
✓ Suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.

🖊️ Recommended consumption ideas
✓ Apply when baking or cooking
✓ Blend with fruits or/and veggies
✓ Add on a serving to cereals, oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies or shakes

📢 Precautions and considerations
▪️ Blood pressure meds - Chia seeds may lower blood pressure, intensifying effects of meds like Zestril (lisinopril) and risking excessive drops.
▪️ Blood thinners - Chia seeds may reduce certain clotting proteins, increasing bruising and bleeding risks with meds like Jantoven (warfarin).
▪️ Cholesterol meds - Chia seeds may lower cholesterol, enhancing effects of cholesterol meds like statins.
▪️ Diabetes meds - Chia seeds may lower blood sugar, increasing risks of excessive drops with diabetes meds like insulin.

🚨 Return & Exchange Policy 
Return and exchange within 3 MONTHS after received the product

❗ Expiry / Best before
- Minimum  2 years expiry
- Rest assure that all goods are fast moving, and we give the freshest goods possible

💊 Allergen information:
Does not contain any substances causing allergies or intolerances as ingredients or by possibility of cross contamination