Raw Organic White Chia Seeds

Harvested in southern Mexico, near the ancestral home of this magnificent seed, our Organic White Chia is the very same superfood that once fueled the ancient Aztecs.  Folklore holds that chia was so revered that it was used as currency and given as tribute to the kings. In those days, chia grew wild in what would become the southern-most Mexican state of Chiapas, whose name is derived from the seed.



Considering the nutritional value of chia seeds, that is not a surprise.  Chia is naturally high in fiber as well as vitamin E, and a single serving contains 6 grams of Omega 3 fatty acids.  Our chia is also a good source of protein, calcium, niacin, iron, phosphorus, biotin and thiamin.  That is quite a potent punch for such a diminutive seed and it certainly explains why chia is experiencing something of a renaissance today.



One of the many inspirations for this resurgence was the Christopher McDougall’s 2009 book “Born to Run” which chronicled the impressive athletic prowess of the reclusive Tarahumara Indians of Mexico’s Copper Canyon.  Fueled by a powerful Chia-based drink, they can run for hundreds of miles without stopping and without wearing shoes!



Today our Chia is grown free of chemicals and pesticides, in organic fields, just the way it has been for hundreds of years.  It is grown by small farmers and cooperatives in rural areas, providing good jobs and fair pay that leads to greater opportunities for everyone involved.