Chia (Raw Seeds) – Chia Beej – Siya Seeds – Tokma Dana – Salvia Hispanica – Sweet Basil Seeds – Sabja Beej – चिया बीज – तुक्मा दाना – सब्जा बीज

• Best For: Supporting heart health (omega-3 fatty acids), improving digestion and relieving constipation (high fiber), managing blood sugar levels (antidiabetic), aiding weight loss (satiety), strengthening bones (calcium, magnesium), reducing inflammation, and promoting skin and hair health.
• Purity: 100% Natural Raw Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica); tiny black/grey seeds that swell and form gel when soaked. Naturally sourced with no chemicals, preservatives, or artificial additives.
• Key Fact: Native to Mexico and Central America, used since Aztec times ("chia" means "strength"). Richest plant source of omega-3 (ALA) and complete protein with all nine essential amino acids. In Ayurveda, it has Madhura (sweet), Sheeta (cooling), and Snigdha (oily) properties, balancing Vata and Pitta doshas.
• Usage: Always soak before eating - mix 1-2 tablespoons in water/milk for 15-20 minutes until gel forms. Add to smoothies, yogurt, oatmeal, or make chia pudding. Start with 1 tsp and gradually increase. Drink plenty of water. Avoid dry consumption as it expands in throat.

Chia seeds are tiny, but they're incredibly rich in nutrients. In fact, these little black or white seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica L. are believed to have been used by Aztec and Mayan civilizations as far back as 6500 BC.

The antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids in chia seeds may promote heart health and support strong bones (Trusted Source). What’s more, chia seeds are versatile and can be used in many recipes - we love using them to make chia pudding!

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Here are health benefits of Raw Chia seeds:

Highly nutritious

Chia seeds might be small, but they're incredibly rich in nutrients. The antioxidants, minerals, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids in chia seeds may promote heart health and support strong bones. Chia seeds also contain calcium and iron—two essential nutrients for growing children.

Versatile

Chia seeds are a superfood that gives you a boost of energy, helps you feel full, and even helps you lose weight. Ancient civilizations viewed chia seeds as highly nutritious - a belief that’s backed by modern science.

In fact, just 1 ounce (28 grams or 2 tablespoons) of chia seeds contains 7 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein and 11 grams of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids. Not only that, but one serving provides 15 percent of your daily fiber needs and 5 percent of your daily protein needs.

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How to use:

To make a strawberry chia seed pudding, blend the subsequent substances in a blender:

• 1/5 cups of frozen strawberries
• three tbsp of raw chia seeds
• 1 tbsp of coconut nectar or maple syrup
• a pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon (tsp) of lemon juice
• 1.five cups of dairy or non-dairy milk
• Chill the aggregate in a fridge for an hour or so earlier than eating.

How to Use: Chia seeds can be added to smoothies or juices as a whole or Powder. It can be mixed into yogurt or oatmeal.  You can sprinkle those on top of a salad. You can also add seeds to your drink, or kheer, or oatmeal. In wet dishes, they'll swell up to some extent, but they will maintain a slight crunch. Chia seeds can also be roasted, and eaten raw with a pinch of salt.

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