Chia Seed is a Good Source of: B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper

According to study, Chia possesses the highest percentage of the polyunsaturated fatty acids(linolenic and linoleic) of all crops. Chia seed contain 60% omega 3 fatty acids.

Chia seed is high in fibre, a 15 gm serving of chia seeds will provide 4 to 5 gm of fibre. Our body requires at least 35 gm of fiber a day to stay healthy.  Chia seed contain boron which is essential for bone health.  In actual fact, chia seeds contain six times more calcium than milk does by weight, and the calcium in chia seeds is more easily absorbable by the body than the calcium in milk is.  Chia seeds have three times more iron than spinach, and fifteen times more magnesium than broccoli.

The seeds are able to absorb over nine times their weight in water and actually form a gel.  This gel causes carbohydrates to be released slowly into the body, and the carbohydrates are slowly converted into glucose which is then used for energy.  This keeps the body feeling fuller for longer.  Chia seeds are also rich in soluble fibre (five percent).  The mucilaginous properties of chia seeds act as both a bulking agent and a fibre source, and this helps to cleanse and soothe the colon.  Chia seeds are able to act as a sort of sponge, absorbing toxins, whilst also lubricating the colon, and strengthening the peristaltic action of the intestines.