Cha-cha-cha- CHIA!!!
Now you might be wondering what a chia pet has to do with a health blog but it really does. The little seeds that help grow the furry greenery on our beloved chia pets is actually a superfood. The chia seed was a main staple in the Aztec and Mayan diets and were the basic survival ration for the Aztec warriors. Chia seeds are very high in omega-3 fatty acids-even more than flax seeds, but unlike flax seeds they do not need to be ground up before use, nor will they go rancid if not stored properly. Chia seeds also provide fiber (25 grams give you 6.9 grams of fiber) as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, molybdenum, niacin, and zinc. I put a heaping tablespoon of chia seeds in my morning protein shake everyday. Chia seeds are available almost everywhere now, so try it today!!!!
