{"id":3558,"date":"2014-02-27T16:43:52","date_gmt":"2014-02-28T00:43:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/?page_id=3558"},"modified":"2017-05-02T10:49:55","modified_gmt":"2017-05-02T17:49:55","slug":"chia-seed","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/chia-seed\/","title":{"rendered":"Chia Seeds"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row center_row=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1493747391026{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6071\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Chia_Seed.jpg\" alt=\"Chia_Seed\" width=\"900\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Chia_Seed.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Chia_Seed-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 10px;\">click on each flavor below for more info<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom: 5px; font-size: 17px; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/organic-black-chia\/\">Organic Black Chia<\/a> &#8211; <span class=\"violink\"><a href=\"\/organic-white-chia\/\">Organic White Chia<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1460914284960{margin-top: -10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmammachia.com\/collections\/chia-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-2514 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/buy_now.png\" alt=\"buy_now\" width=\"81\" height=\"32\" \/><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row center_row=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"color: #c6355c; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;\"><strong>Enjoy Nutritional Benefits, Endless Recipe Ideas &amp; More \u2013 <span style=\"color: #c6355c;\"><a style=\"color: #c6355c;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmammachia.com\/collections\/chia-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buy Chia Seeds Today!<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Don\u2019t let the chia seed\u2019s size fool you \u2013 this tiny grain contains a wealth of nutrients and is considered one of nature\u2019s \u201csuper foods.\u201d Plus, chia seeds are incredibly versatile and can be added to a variety of recipes.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row center_row=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text][expand title=&#8221;Click here to Read More About Chia Seeds!&#8221; swaptitle=&#8221;Less&#8221;]\n<p><strong>Chia seeds<\/strong> are rich in vitamins and minerals, and they also boast a rich history. The ancient Aztec and Maya civilizations prized the chia seed as a vital source of nutrition. The Aztecs first used chia more than 5,000 years ago. By 2000 B.C., chia had become an integral part of many Central American diets, including the Teotihuacan, Toltec and Aztec societies.<\/p>\n<p>Chia seeds were used extensively by the native Central and South Americans.<br \/>\nHere are just a few ways this versatile food was utilized:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"chia\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>Food<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 main course or as a complement to other foods<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>Flour<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 many groups (including the Aztecs) ground chia seeds into a tasty, multipurpose flour<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>Medicine<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 chia seeds were included with various medicines, potions and healing techniques<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>Beverages<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 thousands of years before Mamma Chia drinks, chia seeds were mixed with water and used as a beverage<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>Oil<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 the Aztecs and Maya pressed chia seeds to extract oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But up until a few years ago, it was difficult to find chia seeds for sale. Today, thanks in part to Mamma Chia, everyone can enjoy one of nature\u2019s most wondrous, well-rounded foods. On our website and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/find-us\/\">in your store<\/a>, Mamma Chia is proud to offer our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmammachia.com\/collections\/all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">entire line of products powered by chia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmammachia.com\/collections\/chia-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #c6355c;\">Buy Chia Seeds from Mamma Chia<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mamma Chia was one of the first organic food and beverage companies to realize all the wonderful benefits of the organic chia seed. Years before chia seeds became popular again, Mamma Chia founder Janie Hoffman discovered the power and nutritional potency of this amazing food. After struggling with health issues as a young adult, Janie enacted dietary and lifestyle changes that helped her on the road to recovery. But it wasn\u2019t until she began using chia seeds that Janie regained her full strength and vitality. And while nothing can be called a \u201cmiracle food,\u201d chia seeds are a sensible addition to any healthy diet!<\/p>\n<p>Mother Nature supplies us with an abundance of organic, all-natural foods. But even in nature\u2019s bountiful harvest, it\u2019s hard to find anything that equals the chia seed. For such a small food, it\u2019s absolutely packed with nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Healthy <span style=\"color: #663366;\"><b>Omega-3<\/b><\/span> fats, essential <span style=\"color: #663366;\"><b>calcium<\/b><\/span>, digestive-friendly <span style=\"color: #663366;\"><b>fiber<\/b><\/span> and enough <span style=\"color: #663366;\"><b>potassium<\/b><\/span> to make any banana blush with envy \u2013 the tiny chia seed delivers quite a nutritious kick!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>Chia seeds<\/strong><\/span> also offer:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"chia\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21183832\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>Vital energy<\/strong><\/span><\/a> \u2013 the Taramuhara Indians of the Copper Canyon in Mexico \u2013 known as the world\u2019s greatest runners\u00a0&#8211; consume chia for endurance on their extended runs<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>Multiple minerals<\/strong><\/span> (including magnesium, copper, iron, thiamine, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/ijfs\/2014\/241053\/abs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>Appetite suppression<\/strong><\/span><\/a> (due to high fiber content)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>And many other benefits<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmammachia.com\/collections\/chia-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #c6355c;\">Why Buy Chia Seeds?<br \/>\nBoundless Variety in the Kitchen, Easy Recipes &amp; More<\/span><\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nBeyond their obvious health benefits, chia seeds also give any food an unexpected texture, taste and subtle crunch. Mamma Chia\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/organic-white-chia\/\">Organic White Chia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/organic-black-chia\/\">Organic Black Chia<\/a> seeds are perfect as an out-of-the-bag snack, and they\u2019re also excellent for:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"chia\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>Salad sprouts<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 soak chia seeds in water, drain, and add water for a few days. They\u2019re outstanding as an addition to any salad!<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>Yogurt and smoothie topping<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 adds a little crunch to smooth and creamy treats (ice cream, too).<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>Thickening soups, sauces, gravies and more<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 forget corn starch\u2026try chia seeds instead!<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #663366;\"><strong>Breadcrumb substitute<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 want to bulk up your meatloaf and other dishes?<br \/>\nChia seeds are a great alternative to traditional breadcrumbs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Create exciting, nutritious new dishes. Discover an entirely different way of snacking. Harness the power of organic chia seeds with Mamma Chia! Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/chia-recipes\/\">chia seed recipes<\/a>, or visit our blog for other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3lectrik.com\/mammachia\/blog\/nourish\/\">creative and inspiring ways<\/a> to incorporate chia seeds into your diet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmammachia.com\/collections\/chia-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #c6355c;\">Buy Chia Seeds from Mamma Chia<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the ancient Aztecs and Maya to modern-day Mamma Chia, chia seeds have always been in demand. We\u2019ve produced the latest chapter of the chia seed story with a great selection of snacks, beverages and ready to use chia seeds. Mamma Chia is the best place to buy organic chia seeds. Our chia seeds are USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO Verified and all-natural. Grab a bag today!<\/p>\n[\/expand][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row center_row=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1493747391026{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;] [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] click on each flavor below for more info Organic Black Chia &#8211; Organic White Chia [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1460914284960{margin-top: -10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row center_row=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Enjoy Nutritional Benefits, Endless Recipe Ideas &amp; More \u2013 Buy Chia Seeds Today! 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