Nutritional characteristics of chia


Fernández, I.1, R. Ayerza (h)2, W. Coates2,

S.M. Vidueiros1, N. Slobodianik1, and A.N. Pallaro1.

1 Laboratorio de Nutrición Experimental. Cátedra de Nutrición. Facultad de Farmacia

y Bioquímica. Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina,

2 Office of Arid Lands Studies, The University of Arizona,

Tucson, Arizona 85706, USA.


Abstract


Chia (Salvia hispanica), one of the main foods of Pre-Columbian civilizations, is a good source of protein, polyunsaturated n-3 fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. These nutritional characteristics suggest that this food may be used as a supplement, thereby improving a common diet.


Nutritional characteristics of Chia. Actualizacion en Nutricion, 7(1):23-25 (2006).

 

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