If you're up on foodie culture, you've likely heard a lot of buzz about chia seeds lately. Once used by Aztecs, Incas and Mayans as a staple food, chia has seen a food renaissance recently.
When I make this, one of my all-time favorite salads, I like to keep things simple. It includes teff, fresh vegetables, orange juice and crispy lettuce. A sweet chia dressing tops it all off.
Most people hear the word chia and have flashbacks of cheesy '90s infomercials and bad Christmas gifts. Yes, chia can be used in lieu of a pet, but there is so much more that you can do with this spectacular seed!
"We were so surprised there were no other products in the market incorporating chia seeds into a snack food."
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Though we've all heard of chia pets, this tiny ancient black seed is a bonafide nourishing food crop. It's considered an energy tonic that enhances joint activity and sexual health.