Chia is an ancient grain and was a traditional food of the Aztecs. It's more stable than flax and has a milder flavour.

NOW milled chia seed is high in dietary fibre and a source of Omega3 fatty acids. Now chia is also an excellent source of selenium.

Benefits:

• High in dietary fibre.
• A source of Omega-3 fatty acids
• An Excellent source of selenium

Usage:

Enjoy NOW Milled Chia seed by sprinkling it over salads, cereal, yogurt or your favorite entrees. Milled chia seed may be added to water to make a hot cereal or gel (1 part chia to 8 or 9 parts water) that can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and used to substitute oils in receipes. Substitute milled chia for up 1/4 of flour in receipes. Refrigerate this product after opening.

Ingredients: 

Per 12g (2 tbsp.)

Calories ... 60
Fat ... 4.0g
..Saturated ... 0.4g
..Trans ... 0g
Polyunsaturated ... 3.0g
..Omega-6 ... 0.5g
..Omega-3 ... 2.5g
Monounsaturated ... 0.3g
Cholesterol ... 0g
Sodium ... 2mg
Carbohydrate ... 5g
..Fibre ... 5g
..Sugars ... 0g
Protein ... 2g