Was Chia the superfood of the Aztecs?

Chia seeds are reported to be the food of the Mayans and Aztecs. Legend has it that the Mayans & Aztecs went to war on these little seeds to sustain themselves. Chia seeds are amazing little gluten free whole grains packed with fibre, anti-oxidant... read more

Mix Aztec Black Chia seeds into your hamburger patty or meatball mix; Sprinkle some into your breakfast omelet; Mix chia seeds or chia gel into yogurt; Stir chia seed into rice dishes, potato salad, or pasta salad; Keep a stash of Aztec Black Chia at the office, or in your backpack, briefcase, or purse. read more

No, because there’s no such thing as a superfood. It’s not even clear how much, if any, chia seed the Aztecs actually ate. This package is, obviously, marketing. read more

Chia seeds were a main component of the Aztec and Mayan diets and were the basic survival ration of the warriors. I've read that one tablespoon was believed to sustain an individual for 24 hours. The Aztecs also used chia medicinally to stimulate saliva flow and to relieve joint pain and sore skin. read more