{"product_id":"chia-seeds-salvia-hispanica-organic-1","title":"Sattvic Foods Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica) Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eChia seeds, a staple in the Aztec diet of ancient Latin America have recently gained popularity among the hottest superfoods in the industry thanks to their plethora of nutritional benefits. Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, grown in Mexico and dating back to Mayan and Aztec cultures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe word \"Chia\" means strength, and folklore has it that these cultures used tiny black and white seeds as an energy booster. That makes sense, as chia seeds are a concentrated food containing healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fibre, antioxidants, and calcium. From being used in religious ceremonies of the olden days, almost every health-conscious person these days knows about chia and how it can be a great dietary adjunct to supporting long-term health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSource \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe source our Chia seeds from farming cooperatives in Andhra Pradesh, where we provide education and support to these farmers on the sustainable agriculture of these seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAdd to your fruit juice or lime water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThese can be added to egg white omelettes and can be put on salads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAdd them to protein shakes to add some natural goodness to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSprinkle them into cereals or mix them in yoghurt, oatmeal, pancakes, and cookies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBlend chia seeds into your milkshakes along with other nuts and fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAdd grounded chia seeds into your chapatti dough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Dietary Nutrients-\u003c\/strong\u003e A small serving of Chia seeds carries a great number of nutrients. Its high nutrient value makes it a perfect addition to the diet chart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Weight loss-\u003c\/strong\u003e Chia seeds have a tendency to absorb water 10-12 times their weight causing a feeling of fullness and slow absorption of food. Ultimately, results in weight loss. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealthy Gut-\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibre content in Chia seeds, feeds the good bacteria in the intestines, making the gut flora well fed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best source of fibre-\u003c\/strong\u003e Having 40% fibre by weight, it is tagged as one of the best sources of fibre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtein Provider-\u003c\/strong\u003e The protein content in Chia seeds is about 14% which is decent when compared to most plants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow risk for heart disease-\u003c\/strong\u003e Chia seeds are rich in fibre, protein \u0026amp; omega-3, which are helpful to reduce the risk of heart disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBone Nutrition-\u003c\/strong\u003e Chia seed contains several bone-friendly nutrients, including phosphorous, protein, calcium \u0026amp; magnesium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWhy Buy Ours \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOur Chia seeds are gluten-free, easy to digest, and don’t have to be ground like flax seeds for better absorption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThese seeds which are small in size but pack a highly nutritious punch per gram are widely believed to increase athletic performance and improve the functioning of one’s immune system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"sattvicfoods","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":46781147218149,"sku":"SFCSO-1","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":46781147250917,"sku":"SFCSO-2","price":15.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750 g","offer_id":46781147283685,"sku":"SFCSO-3","price":33.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5 kg","offer_id":46781147316453,"sku":"SFCSO-4","price":51.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/2179\/7093\/files\/ChiaSeeds_Salviahispanica_Organic-250g_acecb823-6dd1-4842-8458-5a06517bc3d8.jpg?v=1747927619","url":"https:\/\/veehacart.ca\/products\/chia-seeds-salvia-hispanica-organic-1","provider":"Veehacart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}