Seeds of Salvia hispanica commonly known as chia are getting a lot of publicity lately as a super food rich in omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients. They are also popular in my stock photography portfolio.

Backgrounds of brown and white chia seeds including 2 times life magnification, seeds in different containers (scoop, tablespoon, jar, bowls), chia gel, ground seeds sprinkled on yogurt, chia seeds together with other healthy seeds like flax or hemp. These are just some picture available for licensing as royalty free digital downloads starting at $2. Check my super food gallery.

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Books:

Chia: The Complete Guide to the Ultimate Superfood. For people trying to lose weight and enhance well-being, it’s a little miracle: chia, a tiny seed that the Aztecs used for centuries as a super food, provides a complete source of dietary protein with more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon and more fiber—but fewer carbs—than rice, grains, and corn. In fact, chia is a gluten-free natural appetite suppressant that helps regenerate muscle, sustain energy, and balance blood sugar. This definitive work covers the history and benefits of chia, and features a comprehensive daily strategy for weight loss, plus delicious recipes!

The Chia Seed Weight Loss Diet: The natural and hunger free way to lose weight and feel good. Using the natural properties of chia seeds, this diet gives easy, natural ways to lose weight effectively and without hunger.

Chia Seed (Woodland Health). Tiny chia seeds-packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants, calcium and more-are the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids in the world! Discover the history of this ancient Aztec grain and learn how it can support optimal health. Find out how chia seed can benefit your waistline and your wallet. Learn to quickly and easily incorporate this superfood into your diet with practical tips and delicious recipes.

Chia: Rediscovering a Forgotten Crop of the Aztecs. One of the four main Aztec crops at the time of Columbus’s arrival in the New World, chia is now a forgotten food of the Americas. Chia seed oil offers the highest omega-3 fatty acid content available from plants, but today this species is known only for its use in “chia pets.” Yet pre-Columbian civilizations used chia as a raw material for medicines and nutritional compounds, while chia flour could be stored for years as a food reserve and was valued as a source of energy on long journeys.