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| Chia Seeds Chia is the latest Hollywood health craze, a favourite of Oprah's Dr Oz, and it's really creating a storm over here too. Chia is rich in the 'much talked about' Omega 3 Oils, taking 2mg a day of Omega 3 contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. It's also very high in fibre (38%) and this can help prevent weight gain, | and the protein supports the growth and maintenance of your muscles, and the maintenance of your bones. These tiny seeds deliver maximum nutrition with minimum calories. The ancient Aztecs and Indians of South America made chia seeds a staple part of their diet. | Chia seeds are new to the UK, they're governed by the Novel Foods Act 1997, which states Chia seeds can only be sold as a bread-making ingredient to be added 5pct or less in the bread mix! (So happy baking...) There's some good articles by the BBC and Daily Mail on this, which you can find in our blog. Click here to find out more. |
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