Watch Chia Seed Expanding in Time Lapse

Описание: One of the remarkable properties of chia is its hydrophilic (water loving) and can absorb up to 10 times it weight. Used for weight loss by making you feel full.

Salvia Hispanica, known as Chia, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family and is native to southern Mexico and Guatemala.

Chia is commercial grown for its seed and is rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and nutrients our body requires.
In this video, I used 35 gram or 5 teaspoons chia seeds and it contains approximately the following nutrients.
Protein 6.41g
Polyunsaturated fat 10.15g (good Fats)
Best plant source of omega-3's known
Contain over 60% essential fatty acids
Carbohydrate 0.56g
Sugars 0.56g
Dietary fibre 9.55g
Thiamine 0.57mg
Riboflavin 0.06mg
Niacin 2.85mg
Vitamin C 0.35mg
Vitamin E 0.80mg
Folate 30.45μg
Sodium 10.50mg
Potassium 284.55mg
Magnesium 137.20mg
Calcium 89.25mg
Phosphorus 224.70mg
Iron 2.01mg
Zinc 1.52mg
Iodine 1.75μg

Our ability to taste is not only a survival trait, but also a beautiful gift of nature.