Chia, superfood
Did you know that Chia or Salvia Hispanica is related to mint? It is a plant of the Lamiaceae family.
It is native to central and southern Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Along with flax, it is one of the plant species with the highest concentration of Omega 3 alpha-linolenic fatty acid.
It has been in this world since approximately 2600 BC. It was cultivated by the Aztecs and Mayans and was part of the daily diet of these civilizations. It is even believed that it was used by warriors and runners to have enough energy and balance their diet.