CHIA SEED BENEFITS Chia seeds are loaded with nutrients that could have important benefits for your body and brain. Here are five health benefits of chia seeds. Number one , chia seeds deliver a massive amount of nutrients with very few calories. Chia seeds are tiny black seeds that grow natively in South America. They were an important food for the Aztecs and Mayans back in the day. In fact, chia is the ancient Mayan word for strength. In the past few years, they have exploded in popularity and are now consumed by health-conscious people all over the world. One ounce or 28 gram serving of chia seeds contains 11 grams of fiber, four grams of protein, nine grams of fat, five of which are Omega-3 fats, 18% of the RDA for calcium, 30% of the RDA for manganese an...