Nutritional characteristics of chia
Fernández, I.1, R. Ayerza (h)2, W. Coates2,
S.M. Vidueiros1, N. Slobodianik1, and A.N. Pallaro1.
1Laboratorio de Nutrición Experimental. Cátedra de Nutrición. Facultad de Farmacia
y Bioquímica. Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina,
2Office 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).
