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Nutiva Chia Seed
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Many Americans are familiar with the Chia Pet, but few know that chia is a nutritional gem. Prized by the Aztecs and other Native Americans for centuries, chia seeds are an excellent source of protein, essential oils (including ALA), fiber, phosphorus, manganese, calcium, potassium and sodium. They have more omega-3 fatty acids than any other plant food (even flax seeds) and they’re very high in antioxidants. The best news is that chia seeds are available in our healthy living department.
Many Americans are familiar with the Chia Pet, but few know that chia is a nutritional gem. Prized by the Aztecs and other Native Americans for centuries, chia seeds are an excellent source of protein, essential oils (including ALA), fiber, phosphorus, manganese, calcium, potassium and sodium. They have more omega-3 fatty acids than any other plant food (even flax seeds) and they’re very high in antioxidants. The best news is that chia seeds are available in our healthy living department.