Chia seeds, a staple in the Aztec diet of ancient Latin America has recently gained popularity among the hottest superfoods in the industry thanks to their plethora of nutritional benefits. Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, grown in Mexico dating back to Mayan and Aztec cultures. the word "Chia" means strength, and folklore has it that these cultures used the tiny black and white seeds as an energy booster. That makes sense, as chia seeds are a concentrated food containing healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium.

With a great deal of myths and beliefs backing it, the usage of Chia seeds has regained popularity and has brought it to the forefront yet again! It is said that, Mayans & Aztec cultures used Chia seeds to gain super natural powers… well I don’t know about super natural powers but it is definitely a supernatural powerhouse! It draws evermore attention because of its great usage by the Mexican Tarahumara tribe who are known for their runners who have admitted that the intake of Chia seeds increases their potential to a great extent! Well now isn’t that interesting! Being an integral ingredient in Central America & Mexico, it’s dietary benefits have made it popular among the healthy class groups.