Chia seed, an ancient Aztec grain, is a powerful super food. Ancient Aztec warriors prized chia seeds as an endurance promoting super food, eating it in bread just before battle, while messengers would drink it in water before running long distances. Once for once, chia seeds contain more antioxidants than blueberries, more fiber than bran flakes, five times the calcium of milk, double the potassium of bananas, triple the iron of spinach and more protein, fiber and calcium than flax seeds. They are loaded with high-oRAC antioxidants like quercetin, myrecetin, cafffeic acid and chlorogenic acid and are rich in calcium, potassium, iron, zinc and many trace minerals and supply a biologically complete protein.

Due to its high fiber content (more than 35%) chia seed has the remarkable ability to absorb ten times its weight in water, making it an excellent source of hydration. Chia’s solueable fiber slows the release of sugar into the bloodstream, binds to toxins in the digestive system and helps to eliminate excess waste. Mix in lemonade or fruit juice for a refreshing, performance-enhancing chia fresca energy drink or try this delicious Banana Coconut Chia Pudding:

2 ripe bananas
1 cup coconut water
2 Tbsp chia seeds

Grind the chia seeds in a high speed blender. Add the bananas and coconut water and blend until creamy. Take the mixture out of the blender and allow to thicken. Yields one serving.

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