Chia Seeds Gain Popularity as Beneficial Contributor to Healthy Diet and Lifestyle

Prescott, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/18/2013 -- As a new year begins, Americans can expect to see a barrage of offers for products claiming to support their fitness and health-related resolutions. While many of these seem too good to be true, companies like AZChia are backed with scientific research on how certain products can dramatically support better health.

In recent years, chia seeds have gained popularity for their benefits in supporting a healthier lifestyle and superior overall health. Widely recognized as the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, chia seeds and products are an easy way to enhance one's health. The plant is a member of the mint family and originated in southern Mexico and Guatemala. As a member of the mint family the crop is never sprayed with pesticides, so residues are a non issue. Thus unless you are a purist, there is absolutely no need to pay for organic chia.

Dr. Wayne Coates, PhD and founder of AZChia, explained the benefits of chia seeds, and how they can help support healthy resolutions. "The natural antioxidants in chia makes it an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids that is cholesterol-free and very affordable." He continued, "We offer a variety of products on our website that allow customers to enhance the benefits of their diets and lifestyle changes in a very easy way that is totally natural."

About AZChia
Founded by Dr. Wayne Coates, PhD Agricultural Engineering, AZChia is an online source for chia seeds and other chia-based nutritional products. Dr. Coates specializes in the production, evaluation and commercialization of chia (Salvia hispanica L.) and has worked extensively with chia in South and Central America, particularly on new crop introduction and commercialization. In addition to equipment development, his research has included planting, cultivation, irrigation and harvesting of test plots of numerous crops in various locations. Dr. Coates is currently Professor Emeritus at The University of Arizona Office of Arid Land Studies. More information and an online store can be found at http://www.azchia.com.

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Free Bag Will Accompany Every Multi-Bag Chia Order in January

Prescott, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/18/2012 -- When customers make purchases from AZChia for the month of January, they will not only be receiving chia seeds that will greatly improve their mental and physical health, they'll also receive one free reusable shopping bag with each multi-bag chia order. As if the benefits of chia seeds weren't enough, the shopping bag will be useful in many different scenarios.

Chia seeds are rich in important nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. According to a spokesperson from AZChia, these qualities make their seeds "great for customers of all kinds, but especially for vegans." AZChia is a leader in sales of chia seeds, and countless customers trust the company so much that they don't buy chia seeds anywhere else. AZChia provides chia seeds of the highest quality at extremely competitive prices.

In addition to their exceptional products and customer service, the AZChia website also provides customers with detailed information about the seeds, themselves. Many people don't realize the health benefits of chia seeds, and there is a lot to learn about the elusive plant. For example, though chia is a plant, the health benefits come from consuming just its seed. The website also contains a wide variety of recipes in which chia seeds are an ingredient, so that people can find delicious ways to make chia seed part of their everyday life.

About AZChia
Dr. Wayne Coates, who has a PhD in Agricultural Engineering, founded AZChia.com in 1991. He specializes in the production, evaluation and commercialization of chia seed. With a focus on crop and equipment development, he has conducted extensive testing to find better, more efficient ways to grow chia and harvest the nutritious seeds for human consumption. Dr. Coates is also a Professor Emeritus in the Office of Arid Land Studies at The University of Arizona.

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Prescott, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/21/2012 -- An established supplier of chia seed products, AZChia is proud to announce the addition of two items to its online catalog: milled chia with blueberry powder and milled chia with cranberry powder. These healthy powder mixes can be added to a wide range of foods and liquids. The two new products join the other offerings already available in the company's catalog, which includes bags of chia seeds, chia organic bars, and chia oil capsules.

Established after extensive field research carried out by founder Dr. Wayne Coates, AZChia has attracted international attention for its efforts to popularize chia as a health food. Chia seeds carry an assortment of health benefits, as they contain ample amounts of fiber, protein, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids. Furthermore, chia has been officially acknowledged by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a fundamentally safe food. Click on the link for more information on chia seed nutrition.

For further information, please visit AZChia online at http://azchia.com; the site includes chia seed recipes and substantial research data about this nutritious crop. The company can also be reached by phone at 855-FOR-CHIA (855-367-2442).

About AZChia
A leading supplier of chia seeds, AZChia is dedicated to promoting the wide-ranging health benefits of this traditional Aztec crop. The company was founded by Dr. Wayne Coates, Professor Emeritus at The University of Arizona Office of Arid Land Studies, who since 1991 has worked extensively to produce and popularize chia. An internationally known expert on chia, he has written two books on the subject, Chia: Rediscovering a Forgotten Crop of the Aztecs (2005) and Chia: The Complete Guide to the Ultimate Superfood (2012).

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