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19) Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are from the species known as Labiatae, from the sage family. They are native to central and southern Mexico to Guatemala. But recently, its high nutritional value has attracted worldwide attention and is gaining popularity among overseas celebrities and Hollywood actresses.
Chia seeds contain about 631 mg of calcium per 100 g. In truth, you will not likely eat 100g of chia seeds every day, but still, it’s rich in calcium, even compared to milk. One ounce may give you up to 180 mg of calcium, which is getting close to 20% of your daily recommended intake. Moreover, this seed contains plenty of omega three and will give your recipes an exciting and foreign feel.
