What are the health benefits of chia seeds and basil seeds?

On our menu, Bamboozle's teas, smoothies, and milk drinks have the option to add chia seeds or basil seeds. If you are not familiar with them (besides planting basil in your garden or growing a Chia Pet), they have tons of health benefits and are considered a superfood! read more

Like chia seeds, sweet basil seeds take on a gelatinous texture when soaked in water. Many Asian countries use sweet basil seeds to thicken drinks and as a health supplement. Potential Health Benefits of Basil Seeds. Let’s take a look at the purported health benefits of eating sweet basil seeds. read more

Sweet basil seeds are a similar size as chia seeds. The difference is basil seeds are completely black and tear-shaped, whereas chia seeds are typically mottled shades of grey with brown and have a more rounded shape. Like chia, basil seeds become gelatinous when soaked in water. read more

The basil seed is a cousin of the chai and is often found in Asian drinks and desserts. The few differences between the two varieties are chai seeds come in a array of brown, black and grey colored oval seeds, whereas basil seeds are slighted longer in shape and are black. read more