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Chia (Salvia Hispanica)

Chia is a food that is increasing the demand because of there nutritional facts. The chemical composition and nutritional value Chia gives it great potential for food. These seeds now offer the world a new opportunity to improve human nutrition, being a natural source of Omega*3 fatty acids, antioxidants, proteins, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.
Chia seeds are the source plant with highest concentration of Omega 3. They have *3% oil, of which alpha-linolenic acid (omega 3) represents *2% and linoleic (omega*6) *0%. Chia is the crop with the highest percentage of essential fatty acids (EFAs) to have *2% of their lipids with that feature.
They are called essential fatty acids (EFAs) to a group of fatty acids that the body cannot manufacture and must be ingested through food or supplements.
Essential fatty acids (EFAs) have important functions in the body, help prevent cardiovascular disease, normalize high blood pressure, to maintain the flexibility of cell membranes, reduce cholesterol, protect the heart, improve health nervous and immune system, etc.

Benefits of CHIA
 
Chia is the highest plant source of Omega*3 fatty acids.
• they contain antioxidants, proteins, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and fiber.
• they provide important protein for vegetarians.
• Chia seed is gluten free.
• they can be eaten alone or incorporated into other foods.
• It is a product of plant origin.
• Do not taste or smell.
• Provides energy to those who consume.
• Help control cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
• facilitate digestion, improve intestinal transit and have satisfying effect.
• They help to control appetite.
• collaborate in maintaining good cardiovascular health.
• They help to improve the health of the nervous system and immune system.
• They promote muscle growth and tissue regeneration.
• Improve brain activity and help with emotional problems.
• Help control sugar levels. Brings benefits for diabetics.
• They are low in sodium.
• Can consume people of all ages.