These tiny seeds pack a nutritional punch, providing essential protein, fats and carbohydrates as well as a wide array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Gram for gram, they contain more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon.
Use in smoothies and baking by soaking in water to form as a glutinous gel that thickens and binds.
CHIA SEED RECIPE IDEAS
Chocolate Brownie Overnight Oats
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Ingredients: Chia Seeds
Dietary Summary
Raw
Suitable For Vegans
Nutritional Information*
Serving size: 100g
Calories Per Serving: 486
Total Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 3.3g
Sodium: 16mg
Total Carbohydrate: 42g
Dietary Fibre: 34g
Protein: 17g
Calcium: 631mg
Iron: 7.72mg
Potassium: 407mg
*Data from USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference