Salba® / Chia : Nature's Most Powerful Wholefood

by editor, May 20, 2008

The million dollar question is what is Salba / Chia? Salba / Chia is Salvia hispanica L., an ancient grain rich in Omega 3, fibre, and antioxidants. A tablespoon provides you with over 1200mg of Omega 3, 3g of fibre, with less than .25g of carbohydrates. Gram for gram, Chia provides six times more calcium than whole milk, three times more iron than spinach, and fifteen times more magnesium than broccoli. It is all natural, gluten free, Non-GMO, and it tastes good. You can add it to any of your favourite meals and it will not even notice. Clinical studies show that it can help boost energy, reduce blood pressure, improve cardiovascular health, balance blood sugar levels, promote weight loss and support easy digestion.

As an antioxidant, this nutritional powerhouse can be your first line of defense against aging and cancer. Salba / Chia is high in bioflavonoids, which boost immune system, increase memory, and act as a free radical in the body keeping you disease free.

As a source of fibre, Salba / Chia improves digestion, lowers cholesterol, and balances blood sugar levels. It has a healthy balance of both soluble and insoluble fibres to keep you regular and also keep you full longer. 2 tablespoons of Salba / Chia is equivalent to over a cup of All-Bran cereal without the unpleasant taste.

As a source of vitamins and minerals, Salba / Chia is essential of boosting the immune system, energy and maintaining strong bones. As a whole food source, it is easy to digest, and includes Vitamin C, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Folate, B Vitamins, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A and many more to help boost your mood, and fortify your body.

As a source of protein, Salba / Chia is excellent for disease prevention and the cardiovascular system. This vegetable sourced protein does not come with all the fat and cholesterol that meat sourced protein comes with, with all the benefits against degenerative diseases. Two tablespoons has as much vegetable protein as over 1 cup of kidney beans.

It tastes great and is versatile as well! Add Salba / Chia to any dish and it will not change the taste. Replace 25% of your flour with ground Salba / Chia and enjoy. Add it to your baking, cookies, shakes, oatmeal and promote a healthier you.

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