First people who discovered about the super properties of these little sesame-like seeds were the Aztec and Mayan, who made chia their main crop. Over the years, these seeds were the main food of the Aztec army. Essential fatty acids that are contained in chia, can’t be found in such a concentration anywhere in the nature, while the amount of antioxidants is much more than in blueberries and other berries. Moreover, chia is rich in iron, vitamins, minerals, zinc and potassium. Due to the fact that the seeds are able to swell and expand in contact with the fluid (they absorb 10 times more water than their own weight), they are often used in puddings and as egg substitutes in vegan desserts.
For more information on the nutritional value of chia seeds, refer to my article ‘Chia Seeds: 6 Nutrition Facts You Should Know’. Moreover, I earlier discussed 3 awesome ways chia seeds can be used.