Chia seeds plant - flowers Salvia Hispanica L.

 

CHIA SEEDS PLANT  - FLOWERS 

Chia seeds contain healthy ω-3 fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, proteins, vitamins, and some minerals.

Besides this, the seeds are an excellent source of polyphenols and antioxidants, such as caffeic acid, rosmarinic acid, myricetin, quercetin, and others. 

The fiber content in chia seeds is also very high. Chia seeds contain between 34 g and 40 g of dietary fiber per 100 g

Chia seeds contain minerals like calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and vitamins (A, B, K, E, D, mainly vitamins B1, B2, niacin

The content of calcium, for instance, is greater than in rice, barley, corn, and oats.

Chia seeds can be added or mixed into biscuits, pasta, cereals, snacks, and cakes as supplements. Due to their hydrophilic properties, chia seeds can be used as substitutes for eggs and fat. They can absorb 12 times their weight in water