Organic Chia Seeds (200g)
What are Chia Seeds?
The tiny seeds of the Chia plant (Salvia hispanica) are extremely rich in nutrients. More and more people are recognizing the health benefits of Chia as a natural food and making them part of their healthy diet.
Our Chia Seeds are grown in the Kagera region of Tanzania by a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to empower the local community to manage there natural sources in a sustainable way to alleviate extreme poverty.
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Chia seeds are classified as a superfood. Thanks to their powerful nutritional properties, they are an increasingly popular ingredient in a wide range of health foods, such as smoothies, puddings, and bread.
Dhow Nature Foods Chia Seeds are 20% plant-based protein, are extremely rich in fibre, in addition to being a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids too. When consumed, chia seeds natural expand as they take in fluids, which has been known to help you to keep full.
Benefits of Chia Seeds.
- Rich in fibre
- Contains 18g plant-based protein per 100g
- One of the richest plant sources of Omega-3 fats
- Source of Omega 6 and 9
- Rich in antioxidants
- 25g serving contains twice the amount of iron and magnesium as spinach
- Great source of vitamins including calcium, manganese, potassium and phosphorus
- Contain all 8 amino acids
- Vegan-friendly
- Natural thickening agent
How to use Chia Seeds ?.
- In smoothies, smoothie bowls and shakes
- Chia puddings
- As vegan-friendly egg substitute
- Salad dressings and sauces
- Stir into healthy yoghurts
- Perfect for healthy bakes including muffins, cakes and health bars