How Do We Have Such Low Prices?
We've sold chia seeds for 16 years and have great relationships with our growers. We only sell Chia Seeds!
Need Wholesale Whole or Milled Chia Seeds?
If you need wholesale whole or milled chia seeds, call Don (520-399-6277.) We have competitive prices and fast delivery from both coasts.
Using Chia Seeds for Horses?
We have 50 lb. bags of chia seeds for horses.
The health and nutrition benefits of chia seeds are reported on NBC's "The Today Show" from March, 2010.
Q. How does Chia Seed compare to flax seed?
A. The biggest difference is that chia seed does not need to be ground. Chia doesn't go rancid quickly like flax seed because chia seed has high levels of antioxidants. Chia seed is also richer than flax seeds in these vital elements: fiber, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus.
Q. Is there a difference between black and white chia seeds?
A. There are more antioxidants in black chia seed.
Q. Is Chia Seed gluten-free?
A. Chia Seed protein is gluten-free. The Argentina Celiac Association tested chia and found it gluten-free, according to the book "CHIA."
Q. Do chia seeds contain pesticides? Are they irradiated?
A. Chia Seeds do not require pesticides to be grown. Our chia seeds are pesticide-free, free of heavy metals and not irradited.
Q. What is the nutritional data for Chia Seeds?
Serving Size: 1 ounce (two tablespoons) (28g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138    Calories from Fat 73
Total Fat    9g
   Alpha-Linolenic Acid (omega-3)    5.5g
   Linoleic Acid (omega-6)    1.8g
   Oleic Acid (monounsaturated)    0.7g
Cholesterol    0mg
Sodium    0.5mg
Total Carbohydrate    12g
Dietary Fiber    11g
   Insoluble Fiber    10g
   Soluble Fiber    1g
Sugars    0g
Protein    4g
Vitamin A    0% DV
Vitamin C    0% DV
Calcium    18% DV
Iron    28% DV
Chia Seed Recipes
Chia Fresca Breeze
(1 serving)
2 t. chia seeds
1 c. water
Juice of 1/2 grapefruit
2 t. raw agave nectar
dash powdered ginger
Stir ingredients together in drinking glass. Add ice and enjoy!
Raw Chocolate-Chia Energy Bars
From the January 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times
1 1/2 c pitted dates
1/3 c raw unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 c whole chia seeds
1/2 t vanilla extract
1/4 t almond extract
1 c raw slivered almonds
1. Purée dates in a food processor until a thick paste forms. Add cocoa, chia seed and extracts. Pulse until all ingredients are combined. Add almonds and pulse until nuts are chopped and well-distributed.
2. Place a piece of parchment paper on work surface and transfer date mixture to it. Using your hands, press mixture into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle. Wrap tightly and chill overnight.
3. Unwrap block and cut into 8 bars.
Nutrition: 195 cal, 5g protein, 8g total fat, 7g fiber
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