What is Chia?

Chia (Salvia hispanica L ) is a summer annual herbaceous plant belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae) some of which are known as “sage”.

Cultivated for centuries by the Aztecs of Mexico and the Indians of the Southwest of America, these tiny seeds formed part of their staple diet. In fact they were so highly prized that for a time they were used as currency.

Chia - Food of the Aztec Warriors ...

Aztec warriors were said to use Chia to as a high energy 'supplement' on their conquest. The Indians of the south west would eat as little as a teaspoon full when going on a 24hr. forced march.

Chia was one of the main components of not only the Aztec diet, but also of another great Pre-Columbian civilization that developed in Mesoamerica, the Mayan. The Mexican State of Chiapas, located within the limits of ancient Mayan territory, derives its name from the Nahuatl word Chiapan that means "river of chia". Hence the development of chia as a crop in this region also extends from very early times.

In fact Chia is still a traditional food of the Tarahumara and Chumash peoples of Chiuahua, in the southwestern part of Mexico. They roast, crush, and mix the seeds with water to make a Gel, which they call their 'running food'.

It is interesting that 500 years later, modern science has concluded that Pre-Columbian diets were superior to present diets. Forced into obscurity, chia seeds now offer a new opportunity to improve human nutrition by providing a natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and dietary fiber.

How Chia Works ...

Chia slows the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar

Carbohydrates are the fuel for energy in your body. By prolonging their conversion into sugar, this stabilizes metabolic changes, which in turn creates steadier, lengthier energy release and endurance.

Chia is a muscle and tissue builder

Chia is a very easily digested source of protein.

This easy and quicker digestion results in your body being able to benefit and use protein more effectively.

This makes Chia very effective when rapid development of tissue takes place. Especially useful for if you wish to tone up your body and are taking regular exercise in the regeneration of muscle tissue.

Chia Seeds have a high Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) content

These oils, unsaturated fatty acids, are the essential oils your body needs to help emulsify and absorb the fat soluble vitamins, A, D, E, & K.

Unsaturated fatty acids are important for the health of your vital organs and make it easier for oxygen to be transported by the blood stream to all your cells, tissues, and organs.

They also help maintain resilience and lubrication of all cells and combine with protein and cholesterol to form living membranes that hold the body cells together.

Unsaturated fatty acids are essential for normal glandular activity, especially of the adrenal glands and the thyroid glad. They nourish the skin cells and are essential for healthy mucus membranes and nerves.

The unsaturated fatty acids function in the body by cooperating with vitamin D in making calcium available to the tissues, assisting in the assimilation of phosphorus, and stimulating the conversion of carotene into vitamin A. Fatty acids are related to normal functioning of the reproductive system. Chia contain beneficial long-chain triglycerides (LCT) in the right proportion to reduce cholesterol on arterial walls.

Chia is a rich source of calcium

Chia contains a vital mineral called boron, which acts as catalyst for the absorption and utilization of calcium by the body.

The Benefits When You Take Chia ...

Chia Benefits

Chia has tremendous nutritional value and medicinal properties, especially useful as part of your diet weight loss plan:

• Helps increase endurance

• Chia helps build muscles and tissues

• Chia is high in dietary fibre

• Is a source of high quality protein

• Is rich in omega-3 fatty acids

• Contains natural antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.

• Essential omega-3 fatty acid – demanded by the body to help emulsify and absorb fat-soluble vitamins A,D, E, and K

• The seeds are rich in unsaturated fatty acid linoleic – important for respiration of vital organs - which the body cannot manufacture.

Once digested, Chia forms a barrier between carbohydrates and enzymes that break them down, so slows the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar - An obvious benefits for diabetics.

Chia is also good for the skin, hair, and the brain. In fact, nutrients provided by Chia are beneficial to every cell in the body.

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