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Ingredients · Nuts & seeds

Chia seeds

Around 4g of fibre per tablespoon, plus 2g of ALA and a surprising 76mg of calcium.

Portion
1 tbsp (12g)
Typical price
about £2 for 150g ££
In season
Year-round
On this site
9 recipes

Nutrition per portion

Approximate values per 1 tbsp (12g)
Calories58 kcal
Protein2g
Carbohydrates0.9g
– of which sugars0g
Fibre4.1g
Fat3.7g
– of which saturates0.4g
– of which omega-32.1g
Calcium76mg
Iron0.9mg
Salt0g

Buying & storing

  • Supermarket own-brand bags have caught up with the health shops on price
  • A little goes a long way; one bag makes a month of breakfasts
  • Refill shops sell them loose if you'd rather avoid the pouch

Keep it well: A sealed jar in the cupboard; the seeds keep happily for a year or more.

Sensible swaps

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Recipes that use chia seeds

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