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    • Chia Seeds Health Benefits, FAQ and Recipes

    Q. How does Chia Seed compare to flax seed?
     A. The biggest difference is that chia seed does not need to be ground. Chia doesn't go rancid quickly like flax seed because chia seed has high levels of antioxidants. Chia seed is also richer than flax seeds in these vital elements: fiber, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus.

    Q. Is there a difference between black and white chia seeds?
     A. There are more antioxidants in black chia seed.

    Q. Is Chia Seed gluten-free?
     A. Chia Seed protein is gluten-free. The Argentina Celiac Association tested chia and found it gluten-free, according to the book "CHIA."

    Q. Do chia seeds contain pesticides? Are they irradiated?
     A. Chia Seeds do not require pesticides to be grown. Our chia seeds are pesticide-free, free of heavy metals and not irradited.

    Q. What is the nutritional data for Chia Seeds?
    A. Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 138    Calories from Fat 73
    Total Fat    9g
    Saturated Fat    1g
    Trans Fat    0g
    Cholesterol    0mg
    Sodium    5mg
    Total Carbohydrate    12g
    Dietary Fiber    11g
    Sugars
    Protein    4g
    Vitamin A    0% DV
    Vitamin C    0% DV
    Calcium    18% DV
    Iron    28% DV


    Chia Fresca Breeze (1 serving)
    2 t. chia seeds
    1 c. water
    Juice of 1/2 grapefruit
    2 t. raw agave nectar
    dash powdered ginger

    Stir ingredients together in drinking glass. Add ice and enjoy!

    Raw Chocolate-Chia Energy Bars
    From the January 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times
    1 1/2 c pitted dates
    1/3 c raw unsweetened cocoa powder
    1/3 c whole chia seeds
    1/2 t vanilla extract
    1/4 t almond extract
    1 c raw slivered almonds

    1. Purée dates in a food processor until a thick paste forms. Add cocoa, chia seed and extracts. Pulse until all ingredients are combined. Add almonds and pulse until nuts are chopped and well-distributed.
    2. Place a piece of parchment paper on work surface and transfer date mixture to it. Using your hands, press mixture into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle. Wrap tightly and chill overnight.
    3. Unwrap block and cut into 8 bars.

    Nutrition: 195 cal, 5g protein, 8g total fat, 7g fiber


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    How Can We Sell Chia Seeds at Such Low Prices?
    Since we started selling chia seeds five years ago, we've developed great relationships with major importers of high quality chia seeds. So, we're able to buy the best chia seeds at low prices and then pass the savings along to you. Chia Seeds are the only product we sell.