This is an old blog post from my old blog back from 2014, I think it's still pretty good and informative now in 2017. Thanks and enjoy!
‘Ch-ch-ch-chia!’ the tiny seeds responsible for the ‘fur’ of the chia pet are actually jam packed with nutrition. A member of the mint family and a staple in the diets of the Aztecs and Mayans (chia is actually the Mayan word for strength) . Chia seeds provide the body with complete protein which is not common of seed and grain sources. Chia seeds are also a great source of the Omega 3 ALA (a 'good' fat). In addition to being a source of protein and omega 3; chia seeds contain many nutrients such as b vitamins, vitamin c, phosphorous, and potassium.
