{"product_id":"rootalive-black-chia-seeds-454g","title":"Rootalive Black Chia Seeds, Organic Whole Chia for Fibre, Omega-3 and Plant Protein, 454g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRootalive Black Chia Seeds Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChia's defining property is what it does with water. The seeds absorb many times their own weight, forming a gel around each seed — which is why they turn a glass of liquid into pudding in twenty minutes and why they work as an egg substitute in baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gel is soluble fibre, and it is the main event nutritionally. Chia is exceptionally high in fibre for a seed, most of it soluble, which is what slows digestion and gives the fullness people describe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the fibre sit two more things worth having: alpha-linolenic acid, the plant form of omega-3, at levels among the highest in any seed, and complete plant protein. Chia carries all nine essential amino acids, which few plant foods manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic whole black chia from Paraguay, single ingredient, gluten free. 454 g — a full pound. At Rootalive, we help and inspire people to live a healthier and happier lifestyle. We take a lot of pride in our quality and strive to work harder every day to deliver only the best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Rootalive Black Chia Seeds Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits anyone adding fibre, making overnight oats or chia pudding, baking without eggs, or wanting plant omega-3 without fish. Whole seeds keep far better than ground flax and need no refrigeration, which makes chia the easier of the two to keep in a cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not eat them dry in quantity — they absorb many times their weight in water, and taken dry with too little liquid they can swell in the throat. Soak them or take them with plenty of fluid. They also get everywhere and stick in teeth, which is the small daily cost of the format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRootalive Black Chia Seeds Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Whole Black Chia\u003c\/strong\u003e — Single ingredient, whole seeds, nothing added.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally High in Fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mostly soluble fibre, which forms the characteristic gel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-Based Omega-3\u003c\/strong\u003e — Among the highest alpha-linolenic acid levels of any seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Plant Protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — All nine essential amino acids, which few plant foods provide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks as an Egg Substitute\u003c\/strong\u003e — The gel binds baking without eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps Without Refrigeration\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unlike ground flax, whole chia is stable in a cupboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e454g — A Full Pound\u003c\/strong\u003e — Around 22 servings at two tablespoons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-rootalive-black-chia-seeds-454g\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What are Rootalive Black Chia Seeds?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eOrganic whole black chia seeds from Paraguay, single ingredient and gluten free. 454 g pouch.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How much do I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAround two tablespoons, soaked in liquid or stirred into yoghurt, oats or a smoothie.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I make chia pudding?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eStir three tablespoons of chia into a cup of milk or plant milk, leave in the fridge for at least two hours or overnight, then add fruit or sweetener.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Is there a difference between black and white chia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eNutritionally they are near identical. The difference is colour, which matters only for appearance.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why do chia seeds gel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThey are high in soluble fibre, which absorbs many times its weight in water and forms a gel coating around each seed.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is alpha-linolenic acid?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe plant form of omega-3. The body converts a portion of it to EPA and DHA, though less efficiently than getting those directly from fish.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why is chia a complete protein?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt contains all nine essential amino acids, which is uncommon among plant foods and makes it useful in plant-based diets.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I use them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSoak in liquid for pudding or overnight oats, or stir into yoghurt, smoothies and baking. Always with adequate liquid.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Are there any cautions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eDo not eat dry in quantity — chia absorbs many times its weight in water and can swell in the throat without enough liquid.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place with the pouch or lid sealed and away from moisture.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rootalive","offers":[{"title":"454g","offer_id":47583949947051,"sku":"679760","price":14.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/679760.jpg?v=1788742340","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/rootalive-black-chia-seeds-454g","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}