In the Mayan language “Chia” means power. For many centuries, these small seeds were used by the Indians of Southwest America and Mexico as a staple food. In the ancient Aztecs, chia seeds, also known as “running food”, were used as a source of increased energy. Use: Add it to salads, cereals, yogurt, soups, bread, pastries, juices, smoothies, etc. If you add the seeds to water, a gel is created that can be used as a thickener in cooking and confectionery and as an alternative to oil in baking.