Salvia hispanica

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Chia (Salvia hispanica), also known as Mexican chia or salba, has a long history of use in South America and was a major food crop in pre-Columbian civilisations, particularly favoured by the Aztecs. There are actually over 60 different varieties and other species such as golden chia (S. columbariae) are grown and used in a similar way. Chia (S. hispanica) growing in Kent Health benefits Chia comes from the Mayan word meaning 'something that makes you strong' and the health benefits of this…

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