Foods Alive Superfoods Organic Chia Seed 16 oz (454 g)

Organic Raw Certified Vegan Gluten FreeUSDA Organic Non-GMO KosherGreen America Approved BusinessCertified Organic by ECOCERT ICO LLC With a mild nutty flavor chia seeds can easily be sprinkled onto salads oatmeal granola toast baked goods or added to smoothies juice yogurt or homemade jams and jellies.-Chia seeds are an easy way to get your Omega-3s-Chia SeedsFor centuries this tiny little seed was used as a staple food alongside corn and beans by the ancient Aztecs Incans and Mayans. Known as the running food they would eat this high energy endurance food mixed with water as they ran from the Colorado River to the Pacific Ocean to trade goods.Chia seed has the unique ability to absorb up to 12 times its weight in water. This ability to hold water can prolong hydration and retain electrolytes in body fluids especially during periods of extreme physical exertion.Healthy Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids calcium protein antioxidants and fiber are just a few of the nutrients this little seed packs for a nutritional punch.