These little black seeds have magical properties and an ability to kill depression! Chia seeds are one of the richest source of omega-3 fats that help boost the happy hormones in people. Prof. Ram Rajasekharan, director, Central Food Technological Research Institute says, “one can add about three-gram ‘Chia’ to a glass of water and allow the water to rest for about 10 minutes; the seeds form a transparent gel that […]

Salvia hispanica, or Chia, is an herb in the mint family. This small plant, is an absolute gold mine of nutrition; it yields the precious chia seed. I consider the chia seed one of nature’s most efficient super foods. Two tablespoons of the tiny seeds contain 138 calories, 9 grams of fat, 10 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein and a relatively large amount of calcium. The seeds are […]