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2. Salvia hispanica - Wikipedia

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   Chia is an annual herb growing up to 1.75 metres (5 feet 9 inches) tall, with opposite leaves that are 4–8 cm (1 + 1 ⁄ 2 – 3 + 1 ⁄ 4 in) long and 3–5 cm (1 + 1 ⁄ 4 –2 in) wide. Its flowers are purple or white and are produced in numerous clusters in a spike at the end of each stem. [ 4 ]

3. 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).

4. 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 .

5. Chia seeds pack in these 6 benefits for the brain, heart ...

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   Chia seeds are rich in alpha linolenic acid (ALA), a type of plant-based omega-3 fatty acid that has anti-inflammatory benefits. The body can't produced ALA on its own, so it's important to get ...

6. What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Chia Seeds Every Day - AOL

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   "Chia seeds are a plant-based source of protein, making them a great option for vegans and vegetarians," Wood shares. "They are a complete protein, which can, at times, be tricky to find with ...

7. 12 Exotic Healing Foods - AOL

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   Check out the slideshow above for specific plants and herbs with many health benefits. 10 Herbal Remedies that Really Work The. ... Fit Foods: The Benefits of Chia Seeds. Related articles. AOL.