Chia Seeds, Premium White, Whole

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The chia seed is one of the most nutrient rich functional foods available today. Its origins date back thousands of years in the jungles of Central and South America. Ancient civilizations such as the Mayans and the Aztecs prized the chia seed enough to use it as currency and as taxes and tribute to pay their rulers and high priests. Aztec warriors are known to have survived on nothing but chia seeds during their marches of conquest, relying on its high nutritional value and stamina boosting properties to carry them to victory.

These days, chia seeds have, for the same reasons, become a favorite of the warriors that do battle on athletic fields.  The chia seed’s stamina and endurance boosting properties comes from its complex faiber-rich structure, which allows it to absorb ten times its dry weight in water and turn into a gel. Once inside the digestive tract, this gel becomes a barrier between the digestive enzymes and any ingested carbohydrates. This slows down the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar, giving the body a steadier stream of energy that lasts for much longer. The seeds’ water absorption qualities also keep the body hydrated for longer periods of time.

This unique property of chia, coupled with its high nutritional content, make it one of nature’s few perfect superfoods. It is rich in protein, carbohydrates, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and dietary fiber. It is also infinitely easy to mix with any foods or beverages.

Hidalgo Foods brings you our premium white chia seeds. These seeds are much rarer than the common black chia seed. It should be noted, however, that these white seeds are nutritionally identical to black seeds in every way. However, white chia seeds may be preferred because of their relative rarity and their aesthetic appeal. Our chia seeds are organically grown without the aid of any pesticides or herbicides and guaranteed to be gluten and GMO free.

We recommend eating 45 grams (approximately 3 tablespoons) of chia everyday. Sprinkle on breakfast cereal, yogurt, jelly sandwiches. Blend in smoothies, mix in salads, soups, or use in breads and pastries.

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