Australian NaturalCare - The Chia Co. Chia White Seeds 500g

The Chia Co. farm chia sustainably in the perfect environment in The Kimberleys of Western Australia being within 15 degrees of the equator. This latitude provides the ideal day length for chia to develop the highest levels of omega-3 oils. The crops are irrigated to ensure the perfect amount of water, and the chia is ripen naturally in the sun.

Eat Chia Every Day

Chia seeds are the highest combined plant-based source of omega-3, fibre and protein, and are high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Chia offers essential nutrition often missing in modern diets.

Essential Nutrition

Adding a tablesppon (15g) of chia to your diet each day provides 3g of omega-3, 6g of dietary fibre and 3g of complete protein.

Chia is rich in omega-3, an essential fatty acid derived from plat sources. Heart Foundations around the world recommend an intake of at least 2g of omega-3 every day.

Chia contains the perfect ratio of both soluble and insoluble fibre. Soluble fibre forms a gel in water, while insoluble fibre remains close to its original form throughout the digestive path. Both types of fibre and vital for healthy digestion.

Chia contains eight essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. Complete proteins from plat sources are very rare, making chia a fantastic source of nutrition for vegan and vegetarian diets.

Chia is one of the highest known sources of antioxidants, which are vital in the maintenance of healthy cells. Antioxidants combat the oxidation process caused by sun exposure or pollution, carrying free radicals out of the body.

Eat Chia

Chia seeds can be black or white and there is no nutritional difference between the two.

Chia is a great source of nutrition for vegan, gluten free and raw diets. China is naturally gluten free, can be eaten raw, and can even be used as an egg replacement in vegan baking.

Unlike other seeds, chia has a soft outer shell and does not need to be ground. Chia seeds have a neutral taste which means you can easily include them in any meal - simply add a tablespoon of chia to muesli or cereals, into your salads or smoothies, or use in your baking.