Chia seeds were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans back in the day.

They prized them for their ability to provide sustainable energy. In fact, "chia" is the ancient Mayan word for "strength."

Despite their ancient history as a dietary staple, chia seeds became recognised as a modern-day superfood only recently.

In the past few years, they have exploded in popularity and are now consumed by health conscious people all over the world.

Don't be fooled by the size — these tiny seeds pack a powerful nutritional punch.

A 28 gram serving of chia seeds contains
Fibre: 11 grams.
Protein: 4 grams.
Fat: 9 grams (5 of which are omega-3s).
Calcium: 18% of the RDI.
Manganese: 30% of the RDI.
Magnesium: 30% of the RDI.
Phosphorus: 27% of the RDI.
They also contain a decent amount of zinc, vitamin B3 (niacin), potassium, vitamin B1 (thiamine) and vitamin B2.

This makes them one of the world's best sources of several important nutrients, calorie for calorie.

To top things off, chia seeds are a whole-grain food, usually grown organically. Plus, they’re non-GMO and naturally free of gluten

Chia seeds are high in several nutrients that are important for bone health.

This includes calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and protein.

The calcium content is particularly impressive — 18% of the RDI in 28 grams.

Gram for gram, this is higher than most dairy products.
As a result, chia seeds may be considered an excellent source of calcium for people who don't eat dairy.

However….remember moderation is key, nothing is beneficial in excess!

Just strike the balance, and increase the range of healthy ingredients like Chia seeds in your eating plan.