Chia is Nature's Complete Superfood.

Chia is the highest plant based source of Omega 3, dietary fibre and protein.

Chia is a great tasting seed that is easy to include in the daily diet for improved health.

Chia seeds were first used as food as early as 3500 BC and were one of the main dietary components of the Aztecs and the Mayans.

What is the difference between white and black seeds.

This is the most common question we are asked about Chia.

The answer is simple. The 'black' variety of Chia naturally contains a combination of black, grey and white seeds. The 'white' Chia variety was formed by specially selecting white seeds from the black variety. We grow dedicated paddocks of black and white seed. Aside from the obvious colour difference, the seed itself is virtually the same in all of its properties - size, taste and smell, with the exception of a few minor seasonal nutritional differences.

When it comes to incorporating chia into your daily diet the sky’s the limit!

Chia is a fantastic way to enhance your daily diet with a bonus nutritious boost. Chia has a pleasant mild nutty taste and can be added to any food or beverage without altering the original flavour.

Chia can be sprinkled over salads, cereals and muesli or incorporated into breads, muffins, slices, cookies or porridge.

Why not try Chia as a gel? When mixed with water (ratio - 1 tablespoon of Chia to 1 cup of water), Chia seed forms a unique nourishing gel that can be added to smoothies, juices, breakfast shakes, herbal teas, yogurts, soups, salad dressing or sauces.

Dietary Fibre

Chia is a rich source of both soluble and insoluble dietry fibre.

Soluble fibre is 'soluble' in water. When mixed with water it forms a gel-like substance and swells. Soluble fibre has many benefits, including moderating blood glucose levels and lowering cholesterol.

Insoluble fibre does not absorb or dissolve in water. It passes through the digestive system in close to its original form. Insoluble fibre offers many benefits to intestinal health, including regular gut function and can reduce the risk and occurrence of colon cancer. 

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are substances that can protect the body’s cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals

Because oxidation is a naturally occurring process within the body through external sources such as exposure to the sun or pollution, a balance with antioxidants must exist to maintain cell health. Chia is an excellent source of antioxidants.

Studies have shown a diet containing antioxidants can slow the process of aging in both the body and the brain such as lessen the effects of chronic diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and muscle degeneration.

The level of antioxidant within foods is measured by their Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity or ORAC score.

Protein occurs in all living cells. Hair and nails are mostly made of protein. The human body uses protein to build and repair tissues, to make enzymes, hormones and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. The human body needs relatively large amounts of protein and must draw on it from the diet as protein isn't stored in the body.

Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Of the amino acids found in proteins, some can be made by the body while others are essential in the diet. Amino acids are used for the synthesis of body proteins and can also be used as a source of dietary energy. Chia contains all 8 essential amino acids and more.

Vitamins, Minerals, Trace Elements & Gluten

Chia is a wholefood packed with a wide rangew of vitamins, minerals and trace elements, in particular:

Calcium - ensures strong bones and teeth as well as the proper functioning of neuromuscular and cardiac function.

Iron - is a component of a number of proteins, most importantly haemoglobin which transports oxygen to tissues throughout the body, in particular from the lungs to the muscles and other organs.

Magnesium - aids in the body's absorption of calcium and also plays a key role in the strength and formation of bones and teeth. Magnesium is also vital for maintaining a healthy heart by stabilising heart rhythm and helping prevent abnormal blood clotting.

Phosphorus - supplies the body with phosphate, and phosphate is a main component of bone structure. Phosphorus is necessary to maximise the benefits of calcium and can also help maintain the health of the kidneys and regulate fluid levels in the body.

Potassium - helps to regulate blood pressure, to keep the right balance of water in fat and muscle tissues and ensures the proper functioning of cells.

Chia is gluten free. Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, barley. Some people cannot tolerate gluten when it comes in contact with the small intestine in a condition known as coeliac disease.

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