Chia
Plant
Salvia hispanica, one of several related species commonly known as chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. Wikipedia
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Dec 18, 2019 · Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is a small seed that comes from an annual herbaceous plant, Salvia hispanica L. In recent years, usage of Chia ...
Although Nieman et al. have hypothesized that the high dietary fiber and ALA content in chia can promote human weight loss and reduce disease risk factors ...
This plant is native to Mexico and parts of Central America. Salvia hispanica belongs to the Mint family and has been cultivated in Mexico for many centuries.
Salvia hispanica L., commonly known as chia, is an ancient food that provides a balanced amount of nutrients composed of insoluble fiber, high ω-3/-6 fatty ...