Chia has more protein, lipids, energy, and fiber - but
fewer carbs - than rice, barley, oats, wheat, or corn -
and its protein is 100% gluten-free. |
Chia: Rediscovering a Forgotten Crop of the Aztecs
by Ricardo Ayerza.
Chia seeds typically contain 20% protein, 34% oil, 25%
dietary fiber and significant levels of antioxidants.
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