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Nuts Seeds
Salba

Introduction

*Salba, also called chia seed, is a seed related to the mint family, a variety of chia plant, Salvia hispanica L.

*They have a mildly nutty or neutral flavor.

*Salba can be consumed raw by just sprinkling on the cereal, salads, blending in a smoothie, or adding to cookies, cakes or bread before baking.

*Suggested serving is 2 tablespoons per day.

Is it raw?

Yes and No.
*Yes, if picked fresh or if it says raw or sundried on the package.
*No, because sometimes salba seeds at the supermarkets may be roasted. Make sure you read the label.

Health Benefits

1. Salba has a good amount of mono and polyunsaturated fats and hence are good for the heart.

2. They have a healthy balance of essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

3. Good source of gluten free plant protein.

4. Very rich source of soluble dietary fiber, which provides roughage, and relieves constipation.

5. Salba lowers the absorption of cholesterol from the intestine and reduces the LDL cholesterol in blood.

6. It maintains and stabilizes glucose levels in the blood.

7. They have a high content of antioxidants like chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, flavonol glycosides, which reduce and delay the oxidation of fats in the body and prevents cell damage, thus reducing the risk of various types of cancers.

8. Very good source of minerals like calcium, phosphorus, manganese, and moderate amount of zinc that help regulate the metabolic activities.

Nutritional Information per Serving:
 
Serving Size100 g of raw Salba seeds
 
% Daily Requirements
 
Total Calories49024%
Calories from fat257 
 
Total fat30.8 g47%
Saturated fat3.2 g16%
Palmitic acid2025 mg 
Stearic acid903 mg 
 
Monounsaturated fat2.1 g 
Palmitoleic acid31 mg 
Oleic acid2007 mg 
 
Polyunsaturated fat23.3 g 
Linoleic acid (Ω-6)5785 mg 
Alpha linoleic acid (Ω-3)17552 mg 
 
Trans fat0 g 
Cholesterol0 g0%
Total Omega-3 fatty acids17552 mg 
Total Omega-6 fatty acids5785 mg 
 
Total carbohydrate43.8 g15%
Dietary fiber37.7 g151%
Sugars0 g 
 
Protein15.6 g31%
 
Minerals
 
Calcium631 mg63%
Phosphorus950 mg95%
Potassium160 mg5%
Sodium19 mg1%
Zinc3.5 mg23%
Copper0.2 mg9%
Manganese2.2 mg108%
 
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