Chia seeds 1 kg.

Chia seeds from Mexico

Mexican Heart sells genuine Mexican chia seeds imported directly from Mexico.

Chia seeds are high in dietary fiber, which improves digestion and keeps you full for longer. One tablespoon of chia seeds contains 5 grams of fiber. The high fibre content is also an important factor in stabilizing blood sugar levels.

Chia seeds also contain high amounts of vegetable omega-3 fatty acids, high protein, calcium and antioxidants.

Fun facts about chia seeds

Chia seeds come from the plant Salvia hispanica, which grows wild in Central America. Chia seeds have been used as part of the staple diet in both Mexico and Guatemala. The plant belongs to the mint family, Lamiaceae, which has roots in central and southern Mexico and Guatemala.

The origins of chia seeds are thought to date back to Central America, where chia seeds were part of the ancient Aztec diet. The seeds of the related plant, Salvia columbariae (golden chia), were primarily used by Native Americans in the southwestern United States.

What can you use chia seeds for?

Chia seeds are almost completely flavorless, which is why you can add them to almost any food. For example, you can use chia seeds in chia porridge, on yogurt, in smoothies, in baked goods and much more. So it’s not the taste that has made chia seeds a favorite food product, but rather the excellent properties of chia seeds for the body and health.