Dispelling The Weight Loss Myth About Chia Seeds

Black Chia Seeds

by Rachelle Chandraan - Nov 8, 2014
Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert flowering plant in the mint family called Salvia hispanica. You may have seen chia sprouts growing on the novelty planters called ‘Chia Pets’, but historically, the seeds have been the most important part of the plant. In pre-Columbian times they were a main component of the Aztec and Mayan diets and were the basic survival ration of Aztec warriors. They are prized them for their ability to provide sustainable energy, in fact it’s believed that one tablespoon was believed to sustain an individual for 24 hours. The Aztecs also used Chia medicinally to stimulate saliva flow and to relieve joint pain and sore skin.
Dispelling the Weight Loss Myth About Chia Seeds by Thavam Ratna