What are Chia Seeds?

     Salvia hispanica, a desert plant that belongs to the mint family, is the source of chia seeds. A number of trademarked names including the common name "chia" are frequently used to sell salvia hispanica seed. It is thought to have originated in Central America, where the seed was a mainstay of the diet of the prehistoric Aztec people. In the southwest of the United States, Native Americans were the main users of the seeds of a related plant called Salvia columbariae, also known as golden chia.Chia seeds are tiny, black or white seeds that are native to Central America and are derived from the Salvia hispanica plant, a member of the mint family. Human diets have included these tiny seeds for more than 5,000 years. The Aztecs and Mayans relied heavily on chia seeds as a dietary source.

Nutrients in Chia Seeds:

• Numerous vital nutrients are provided by chia seeds, such as:
  Manganese calcium
  The magnesium
  Zinc
  Copper Iron Potassium
  Alpha-linoleic acid (ALA) is an omega-3 fatty acid that is abundant in chia seeds and contributes to a decreased ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids. A lower ratio is associated with a lower chance of long-term illnesses such cancer, heart disease, and inflammatory problems.
  Chia seeds' high phytic acid concentration may hinder the absorption of certain nutrients, including zinc and iron. Chia seeds are a good source of many important elements, although they are low in vitamins. They have high levels of iron, magnesium, calcium, copper, manganese, phosphorus, and selenium.

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds:
Nutrient-rich chia seeds may provide a host of health advantages. These include lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, promoting digestive health, assisting with weight management, lowering inflammation, preventing chronic disease, and enhancing anxiety and depression.
Chia seeds can make you feel more full and reduce your appetite and calorie intake since they digest into a gel-like material in the stomach.
Chia seeds: heavyweights in nutrition
Chia seeds are packed with health-promoting elements, such as fiber, protein, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, and a range of vitamins and minerals like phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium.
Fatty acids Omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in abundance in chia seeds. Fatty fish is the main source of this kind of fatty acid.

Chia Seeds as a tasty snack:

How to Make Crackers using Chia Seeds 
To create these crackers, preheat your oven to 300°F. In the meantime, pulse in your blender or food processor until the dry ingredients—two tablespoons of hulled sunflower seeds, two tablespoons of chia seeds, one-fourth teaspoon of salt, and a generous pinch of black pepper—are roughly ground. After that, pour this coarse flour into a basin and stir in enough water to make a paste. 

Cover a big sheet of parchment paper with this chia paste, then top with another piece of parchment and roll to create a thin, equal layer. Next, carefully remove the parchment's top covering. To make it easier to break apart each cracker after baking, score the chia seed layer.