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Is Chia the World’s Newest Supergrain?

Is Chia the World’s Newest Supergrain?. Wesley Ferrell 4-22-08. Family Lamiaceae(Mint) Genus Salvia (Sage) Summer-annual . Salvia hispanica. Ch-ch-ch Chia!. Introduced, 1981 Joseph Enterprises . 3500 B.C. Ancient Aztecs Used for medicine, food and oil

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Is Chia the World’s Newest Supergrain?

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  1. Is Chia the World’s Newest Supergrain? Wesley Ferrell 4-22-08

  2. Family Lamiaceae(Mint) Genus Salvia (Sage) Summer-annual Salvia hispanica

  3. Ch-ch-ch Chia! • Introduced, 1981 • Joseph Enterprises

  4. 3500 B.C. Ancient Aztecs Used for medicine, food and oil Consumed whole, as flour, and as a beverage “running food” Accepted as tribute History

  5. 1990’s Study by Dr. Vladimir Vukas Type II diabetes 10mm systolic/5mm diastolic drop in B.p. 32% decrease in c-reactive protein (CRP) Decreased fibrinolytic factors (blood thickening) Modern Reappearance

  6. Chlorogenic acid Caffeic acid Myricetin Quercetin other flavonols Antioxidants

  7. Highest whole food source 100% daily recommended intake 3.5oz Chia vs 28 oz Atlantic Salmon B.p., heart attack, arthritis, cardiac arrhythmia, depression ALA, EPA, DHA Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio 14-25 times more Omega-6 in average diet Omega-3 fatty acids

  8. 1995 study, chickens feed chia seeds chia vs flaxseeds and fish oil increased Omega-3 levels with no off-flavor Omega-3 and Egg production

  9. 30% daily recommended intake Soluble fiber forms gelatin in water May form physical barrier in stomach Carbohydrate digestion is slowed Stabilizes blood sugar Increased energy sense of fullness Dietary Fiber

  10. Absorbs 12-14 times its weight in water prolongs hydration helps maintain electrolytes 6x more calcium than whole milk 3x more iron than spinach as much vitamen C as 7 oranges 15x more magnesium than broccoli Other Benefits

  11. Conclusions • More research to come • Will soon adopt a more prominent role in nutritional diets • Soon to be marketed in tortilla chips, breads, muffins, cookies, and salsa

  12. References • Ayerza, R, and W. Coates. “Dietary levels of chia: influence on hen weight, egg production and sensory quality, for two strains of hens.” British Poultry Science 43 (2002):283-290 • “Chia Seed: The Ancient Food of the Future.” www.living-foods.com/articles/chia.html • Kreiter, Ted. “Seeds of Wellness: Return of a Supergrain.” Saturday Evening Post. 40 (2005): 106-107. • “Omega-3 Fatty Acids.” University of Maryland Medical Center. Www.edu/altmed/articles/omega-3-000316.htm • “Salvia hispanica L.”United States Department of Agriculture. Http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=SAHI6 • Sellman, Sherrill. “Salba: A Gift from the Ancient Aztecs.” Total Health Magazine. 29.1: 52-53

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