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Chia Seed
What is Chia Seed?
Chia seed is an edible seed from a species of flowering plant (Salvia Hispanica) belonging to the mint family. Chia is native to the central and Southern Mexico and Guatemala.
Chia is grown commercially for its seeds which is a food source that is rich in omega-3 fatty acid. It is high in anti-oxidant, dietary fibre and good source of Iron, Calcium (higher than milk) and Magnesium.
Health Benefits of Chia seeds:
- It is a good source of slow-releasing energy which makes one feels full longer.
- It cleans our digestive track & helps to eliminate toxins.
- It helps reduce constipation.
- It has beneficial effects on our skin, joints, brain and heart.
- It helps to reduce blood pressure
- It can control blood sugar level.
- It lowers LDL cholesterol.
Our Chia seeds from Peru are 100% vegetal, gluten-free & non GMO. It is grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals. These seeds are certified organic to the USDA and EU (Control Union) standards. These certifications provide additional assurance to end consumers on the quality and organic nature of this superfood. That is why we have no qualms on calling our Peruvian Chia Seeds as THE PREMIUM CHIA SEEDS.
How to consume Chia Seeds:
Add chia seed to hot or cold water/juices/beverages. Stir to ensure the seeds will not lump together. Let it sit for about few minutes before drinking the water/juices/beverages together with
the seeds.
Add chia seeds to your salads or soup or casseroles. You can also use Chia to bake Chia seeds bread or Chia seeds cookies.
Recommended daily intake:
2 tablespoons or 15g per day.
Produce of Peru
Tri Colour Quinoa
What is Quinoa?
The Mother of all grains
A Complete Protein Nutritious Whole Grain with all 9 essential amino acids
Health Benefits of Quinoa:
Quinoa is a good source of magnesium, iron, calcium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), the whole grains are valuable for persons with migraine headaches, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, childhood asthma and problems sleeping at night.
Magnesium, being an important mineral for relaxing the blood vessels, can also lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Due to quinoa’s high fibre content, it helps to prevent gallstones.
Nutrition Information:
Nutritionists have discovered that Quinoa is low in sugar and starch and high in fibre and unsaturated fats. It contains many essential vitamins and minerals. The experts are most excited about the fact that the amount of protein (12-18%) in quinoa is higher than all other grains (50% more than wheat). That protein is of superior quality. Unlike wheat or rice, which are low in amino acid lysine (essential for tissue growth and repair), quinoa contains a balanced set of all 9 essential amino acids, making it an unusually complete food for the human body.
Quinoa is also a good source of phosphorous, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin E and several of the B vitamins. It is naturally gluten-free, easy to digest and prepare.
Consuming 100g of quinoa (approx half a cup) is equal to drinking four glasses of milk. Quinoa also has six times the amount of iron and calcium of corn and 20 times more iron than rice.
How to cook Quinoa:
Protein-rich Quinoa has a mild nutty flavor when cooked, with a slightly crunchy texture. The simplest way is to cook it like rice. Rinse the grains of Quinoa under running water using a strainer. This removes remaining saponins, the bitter external coating of the grain. Bring to a boil in a saucepan – 1 part grain, 2 parts water/stock and then reduce the heat to low, simmer for another 10-15min until quinoa has absorbed the water. Cooked quinoa stores well in the refrigerator (for a few days). Make a quinoa salad with other vegetables, or cook it like porridge. Cooked quinoa can be added directly into cereals, soups, sauces, curries, etc…very versatile whole grain.
For those who are used to rice and new to Quinoa:
Add Quinoa to rice in equal proportions in a rice cooker using the same water to grain, 2 to 1 ratio. Quinoa expands pretty much like rice i.e. about 3 times more when cooked. It will make the cooked rice even more delicious with a slightly fluffy/crunchy texture and a mild nutty aroma.
100% Organic Quinoa Grains (Black, Red & White), pre-washed from Peru
Certified Organic (USDA)
Cleaned, Saponin-Free
Gluten-Free
Low GI, Vegan
Non-GMO
Produce of Peru