Chia seeds are tiny black seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica, which is related to the mint. 

They prized them for their ability to provide sustainable energy. In fact, “chia” is the ancient Mayan word for “strength.”

Despite their ancient history as a dietary staple, chia seeds became recognized as a modern-day superfood only recently.

The digestible carb content is only one gram per ounce (28 grams), which is very low. This makes chia a low-carb friendly food. Because of its high soluble fiber content, chia seeds can absorb up to 10–12 times their weight in water, becoming gel-like and expanding in your stomach

Chia seeds contain a decent amount of protein. By weight, they’re about 14% protein, which is very high compared to most plants.

They also have a good balance of essential amino acids, so your body should be able to make use of their protein content