Nutritional Value of Chia
Chia is considered a complete vegetable protein with all 8 essential amino acids. It’s ideal to complete vegetarian or vegan diets. It’s gluten free, non-GMO; has a high capacity for water absorption; high in fiber (good for overall health and digestion); and maintains blood sugar levels.
More interesting nutritional facts about chia:
- 2 times more potassium than bananas
- 3 times more iron than spinach
- 4 times more antioxidants than blueberries
- 5 times more calcium than milk
- 7 times more vitamin c than oranges
- 8 times more Omega 3 fatty acids than blue fish