The Queen of all Seeds
What is a chia seed?
Chia (salvia hispanica) is an annual herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Labiatae. It grows in summer, from seedlings to develop lush green foliage before producing long flowers that are either purple or, rarely, white. These flowers grow into seed pods to produce chia seeds in winter. Today, chia is grown commercially not only in its native Mexico and Central America, but also in several other Latin American and Australian countries.
Where does Chia come from?
Although chia is thought to be relatively new, in reality it is actually an ancient food source. For centuries, chia has been used as a staple food by indigenous peoples throughout Mexico. At the time, chia was known as "running food" and was used for boost energy and endurance. It has been used for these purposes since the ancient Aztecs, Tarahumaran and the Maya. According to Isuite historians, the plant chia was considered one of the most important crops grown by the Aztecs, and in third place is only behind corn and beans. The use of chia power is well documented among the Aztecs, as it is a staple food, dating back to 3,500 BC. for sending and receiving messages back and forth, where a group of runners ran non-stop, carrying chia as their staple food. With that kind of effect, it's no wonder the Mayan word for whose seed it is „chiabaan“, what does it mean "strengthening".
Chia seeds mainly consist of oils in the center (omega 3 and 6 in close to perfect combination), fiber and protein as a structure of a soft coating containing oil and a thin layer of inactive mucus around the seed, which, by the way, reacts with water and forms a gel when in contact. Chia seeds often have an incorrect color combination that can have shades of black, brown, white or gray. This annual herb can reach a height of more than three meters in height.
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