Eating With Chia Seeds (Paperback)

Nigel Bouquin

ISBN 13: 9798531925541

Published by Independently Published, 2021

About this Item

Paperback. Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica), also called Salba chia or Mexican chia, are the edible seeds of a flowering plant from the mint family. Native to Mexico and Guatemala, the seeds have a long history. They were a vital crop in ancient Aztec and Mesoamerican cultures. The seeds had medicinal applications and made up an important part of the peoples' diets. Today, chia grows commercially in many countries including Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Argentina, Australia, and the United States. The seeds are widely recognized as a nutrient-dense addition to healthy diets.In this book, you'll find: -An introduction to what chia seeds, the health benefits, and a brief history-25 easy-to-follow and irresistible recipes from chia seed banana bread, and blueberry chia pancakes, to chia-crusted salmon, and spinach chia seed lasagna. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Eating With Chia Seeds (Paperback)
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798531925541
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica), also called Salba chia or Mexican chia, are the edible seeds of a flowering plant from the mint family. Native to Mexico and Guatemala, the seeds have a long history. They were a vital crop in ancient Aztec and Mesoamerican cultures. The seeds had medicinal applications and made up an important part of the peoples’ diets. Today, chia grows commercially in many countries including Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, Argentina, Australia, and the United States. The seeds are widely recognized as a nutrient-dense addition to healthy diets.

In this book, you'll find:
-An introduction to what chia seeds, the health benefits, and a brief history
-25 easy-to-follow and irresistible recipes from chia seed banana bread, and blueberry chia pancakes, to chia-crusted salmon, and spinach chia seed lasagna.