UC College of Arts and Sciences Professor David Lentz, an ethnobotanist, will share how the Aztecs depended on chia for food and medicine at a symposium in New York. “Chia was very important to ...

Chia seeds, with a history dating back to 3500 B.C., were a staple for the Aztecs and Mayans. Once used in religious rituals and known for providing strength, these seeds have now found place in ...

Chia seeds, a superfood native to Central America, have gained popularity in recent decades due to their impressive ...