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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).
The benefits of chia seeds come from protein, fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. A dietitian explains how many chia seeds to eat in a day and risks.
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.
When whipping up chia seed water, Amidor recommends two key strategies: Giving the seeds time to bloom and absorb the liquid, and “starting with a lower amount (1 teaspoon) and working your way ...
Chia seeds. Salvia hispanica, one of several related species commonly known as chia (/ ˈ tʃ iː ə /), is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae.It is native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala.
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 .
Chia seed water may not become as ubiquitous as lemon water, but it certainly does have many benefits—and lemon water can't be used as a vegan substitute for eggs the way that chia seed water can.
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 .