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2. Chia seed - Wikipedia

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   Chia seeds (/ tʃ iː ə / CHEE-ah) are the edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family native to central and southern Mexico, [1] or of the related Salvia columbariae, Salvia polystachia, or Salvia tiliifolia. Chia seeds are oval and gray with black and white spots, having a diameter of around 2 millimetres (0.08 in).

3. Salvia hispanica - Wikipedia

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   Its flowers are purple or white and are produced in numerous clusters in a spike at the end of each stem. [2] Chia leaves. Typically, the seeds are small ovals with a diameter around 1 mm (1 ⁄ 32 in). They are mottle-colored, with brown, gray, black, and white. The seeds are hydrophilic, absorbing up to 12 times their weight in liquid when ...

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   Chia seeds are tiny and round, and come in colors like black, brown, and white. They’re a member of the mint family, and related to rosemary and scarlet sage, among other herbs.

5. Salvia columbariae - Wikipedia

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   Salvia columbariae is an annual plant that is commonly called chia, chia sage, golden chia, or desert chia, because its seeds are used in the same way as those of Salvia hispanica . It grows in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Sonora , and Baja California , [ 2 ] and was an important food for Native Americans .

6. 6 high-fiber foods for weight loss - AOL

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   Chia Seeds Chia seeds might be tiny, but don't let their size fool you. Just 2 ½ tbsp (or 1 ounce) of chia seeds has nearly 10 grams of fiber , which is why they're worthy of a place in a high ...

7. Nutritionists Share the Truth About Whether or Not Chia Seeds ...

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   Chia seeds support gut health. The soluble fiber found in chia seeds is a prebiotic that feeds the healthy bacteria in the gut. These bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) that help ...

8. List of edible seeds - Wikipedia

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   An edible seed [n 1] is a seed that is suitable for human or animal consumption. Of the six major plant parts, [n 2] seeds are the dominant source of human calories and protein. [1] A wide variety of plant species provide edible seeds; most are angiosperms, while a few are gymnosperms.

9. The 40 Best Foods for Lowering Your Cholesterol, According to ...

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   Chia Seeds. Tiny chia seeds contain a wealth of omega-3 fatty acids, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals, all of which have been shown to decrease your triglycerides and control LDL (bad) cholesterol.