{"id":78862,"date":"2020-03-23T01:30:11","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T08:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=78862"},"modified":"2022-10-31T04:05:36","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T11:05:36","slug":"the-scoop-on-chia-seeds-for-national-chia-day-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/general-topics\/the-scoop-on-chia-seeds-for-national-chia-day-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"The Scoop On Chia Seeds For National Chia Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chia seeds have a reputation for being one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world. Even though they are small, they contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals<\/a>. They are enjoyed around the world and are becoming increasingly popular in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chia Fact: <\/strong>These little seeds were consumed as early as 3,000 BC to help with strength and natural healing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chia seeds contain the nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own, making them a complete plant-based protein<\/a>. In fact, chia seeds have the highest amount of protein when compared to other seeds and whole grains. They can also absorb nine times their volume in liquid, which ultimately helps your body retain electrolytes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gram For Gram Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n