Chia Seeds 500g (Infinity Foods)

Whole Chia Seeds 500g

• Chia seeds help to create a feeling of fullness and stave off hunger.
• High in Omega 3, fibre and protein.
• Contains important minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
• Eat them raw, toasted or baked into bread.
• Add to breakfast cereals or smoothies.
• 500g pack.

The chia seed was used as part of a staple diet in South America and has now been rediscovered and made its way into Europe. It is known as a "superfood" and a "runners food", due to its ability to make the stomach feel full, and also because of the concentrated amounts of polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid, fibre, protein and minerals.

Chia seeds can be sprinkled onto other foods (such as cereals) as a nutritional supplement. When toasted or used in baking, they have a nutty flavour. Chia seeds help to keep you full, because they expand within the stomach. This makes them great for people who are on a weight-loss diet. You can see how easily they expand by adding water to chia seeds: they form a gel-like consistency. This takes a while to digest, and therefore helps to keep hunger at bay.