Chia Seeds (Salvia Hispanica) for Radiant Health, Endurance, and Boundless Energy
Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L) was first used as food as early as 3500 B.C. The ancient Aztec civilization used Chia seed to provide them with radiant health, endurance, and boundless energy. The seeds have twice the protein of any other seed or grain, five times the calcium of milk, boron which is trace mineral that helps transfer calcium into your bones, omega 3 and omega 6 which are essential oils for the body. They also have a very long list of other valuable nutrients. The Aztecs prized this grain more highly than gold and they even used it as medicine. The soluble fiber in the gel forms a wall between carbohydrates and the body, releasing them slowly into the body. This has been found to be very helpful for people who have trouble controlling their sugar levels like Diabetics.
Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D - "These healthful, edible seeds are a better source of omega-3 fatty acids than flaxseed (the fats protect against inflammation and heart disease). In pre-Columbian times, chia seeds were a component of the Aztec and Mayan diets and the basic survival ration of Aztec warriors; they even played a role in religious ceremonies. Supposedly, 1 tablespoon of the seeds could sustain a person for 24 hours. The Aztecs also used chia medicinally to relieve joint pain and skin conditions."
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I recently saw CHIA packets in Selfridges Food Hall in London and i first thought it was CHAI TEA ...but i picked up a leaflet and read more about it and i found it very interesting ..IF IT IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR THE AZTIC WARRIORS THEN IT IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR US
As stated CHAI SEEDS ARE A COMPLETE PROTEIN WITH ALL 9 AMINO-ACIDS
wow chai packets sound awesome, is it pricey kalki?
If you check out this site it will give you an indication of price
http://www.chiabia.com/ireland/shop.html
Also available @ Amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Buy-Whole-Foods-Online-Seeds/dp/B004BRYZL8