Chia seeds
The reason chia seeds are so rich in fibre, omega-3 fats, protein, vitamins and minerals.
25 grams of chia seeds contain about:
* 137 calories
* 12.3 grams carbohydrates
* 4.4 grams protein
* 8.6 grams fat
* 10.6 grams fibre
* 0.6 milligram manganese
* 265 milligrams phosphorus
* 177 milligrams calcium
* 1 milligram zinc
* 0.1 milligram copper
* 44.8 milligrams potassium
Chia seeds also contain essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic and linoleic acid; mucin; strontium’ vitamins A, B, E and D; and minerals, including sulphur, iron, iodine, magnesium, manganese, B1, B2, B3 and B9, and they’re a rich source of antioxidants
