Chia seeds come from the Salvia Hispanica plant, native to southern Mexico and Guatemala but grown here in India too. The seeds may be small but they pack a punch when it comes to nutrition. Whilst chia is high in manganese and phosphorous as well as a source if copper Truefarm chia seeds contain all the essential amino acids and are thus a complete protein, so are useful for vegetarians and vegans alike, as well as a very good amount of fibre too, some 37g per 100g. But it's the beneficial fat content that's really notable about chia as they are an especially rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ala), a member of the omega 3 essential fat family and a vegetarian version of the fats found in oily fish. Ala can help reduce overall cholesterol levels as well as protect it against oxidation. \Truefarm Chia has a milder flavour when mixed with food, and they can be sprinkled on salads, soups, into yoghurts and smoothie or on frozen yoghurt. Aside from the nutritional contents, chia adds a satisfying crunch, which is welcome when eating something that might otherwise have little texture.
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