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Dosage:
Chia can be simply sprinkled onto a yoghurt, muesli, salad, stir fry, curry, or you can add it your smoothie, a juice or in your water bottle

Description:
LifeFoods Black Chia Seeds are Certified Organic and packed with protein. Chia is a small seed which was traditionally eaten by the Aztecs and is known for its durability and it was known by them as the 'running food' as they would carry it in a small pouch and take the equivalent of one teaspoon which would give them enough energy to march for 24 hours. 

Chia seeds are a great source of protein and energy which can sustain you throughout the day as well as antioxidants which mean they can help to create a strong immune system and help to stop damage done by free radicals therefore helping your body to prevent degenerative diseases and conditions associated with old age.

Chia contains boron which is a trace mineral that helps transfer calcium into your bones aiding your body in maintaining bone health and strength, iron which can help to alleviate symptoms of anaemia, potassium, so they can also help to maintain a healthy heart, Omega-3 and omega-6, which are essential fatty acids and improve brain function, along with being good forms of fats which help our bodies to function optimally and are especially important for our hearts. 

Chia seeds also have benefits of balancing out your electrolytes and are said to improve vitality due to their high levels of antioxidants and content of essential minerals and can help aid weight loss as they give you a feeling of fullness as they swell up inside your stomach. Finally they are a great food for people with diabetes as it slowly converts carbohydrates to sugars.