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Chia Seeds for Horses
Benefits for all breeds and ages. Easy to feed and easy to digest.
Chia Seeds are a powerhouse nutritional food!
- Benefits superior to flax seeds.
- Naturally rich in antioxidants.
- Very mild flavor (no fishy taste like other foods high in Omega-3 acids).
- Extremely rich in Omega-3 acids.
- Very good source of fiber and magnesium.
- Raw, low in sodium and cholesterol-free.
- Organically grown without pesticides and cleaned without chemicals.
- Long shelf-life (up to 36 months)
- High in Protein (provides all of the eight essential amino acids).
Chia seeds typically contain about 20 percent protein, 30 percent fat and 40 percent carbohydrates. The fat in chia seeds contain a very high concentration (about 61%) of Omega-3 fatty acids.
Benefits of Chia Seeds for Horses
All Natural Food, High In Omega-3 Acids. Chia seed has higher levels of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) than flax seed. ALA is an essential acid because it is not produced by the body.
Improves Equine Health. Feeding chia seeds to your horse can help improve hoof, joint and gut health.
Rich In Antioxidants. Chia is a great natural source of antioxidants, including chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, myricetin, quercetin and flavonols.
Full of Important Nutrients. Chia is an excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc and copper. Chia contains six times more iron than spinach.
Good Source of Fiber. Chia is about 40 percent fiber. A daily serving of chia seeds contains about 11 grams of fiber. About five percent of this fiber is soluble, which can help reduce cholesterol.
Stays Fresh. Unlike flax seed, chia seed stays fresh for extended periods of time. Chia seeds stay fresh for 24 months when stored in proper conditions (cool and dry)
We Sell Superior Quality Chia Seed
ChiaSeedsDirect.com sells only the highest-quality chia seed. There are several important factors which contribute to the superior quality of our chia seed.
Most Nutritious Variety. Our chia seed is the variety Salvia hispanica, which provides more Omega-3 fatty acids than any other chia variety. It is nature's best source of Omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).
Grown in Cool Temperatures at High Altitude. Studies suggest the most nutritious chia seed is grown in cool temperatures and high altitude. ChiaSeedsDirect.com chia seed is grown in mountainous central Mexico at the cool elevation of 5,100-ft.
Chemical-Free Processing. Our chia seeds are cleaned without the use of chemicals. And no pesticides or chemicals are used to grown our chia seeds.
Supplement Facts
Serving size: 1/4 cup (50 grams), twice daily.
Servings Per Pound: 9
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 138
Total Fat: 9g [Alpha-Linolenic Acid (omega-3) 5.5g, Linoleic Acid (omega-6) 1.8g, Oleic Acid (monounsaturated) 0.7g]
Cholesterol: 0g
Sodium: 0.5mg
Total Carbohydrate: 12g
Fiber: 11g [Insoluble Fiber 10g, Soluble Fiber 1g]
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 4g
Calcium: 176mg
Iron: 5mg
Magnesium: 130mg
Phosphorus: 265mg
Potassium: 45mg
Zinc: 1mg
Ingredients: Chia Seeds
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