Chia for Mums and Babies

Chia is excellent for pregnancy, lactating and busy mums and babies. 

Chia is a soft eating seed so it is gentle on the stomach and can be included in the baby’s diet when you start them on solids
- ensuring that no matter what else they eat for the day they have consumed their fibre, Omega 3, protein and antioxidants.
Chia is also gluten free.

The rich fibre content in Chia promotes a slow release of energy and helps keep you full, perfect for busy mums on the go.
Omega 3 promotes heart health and helps build lean muscle mass. The protein in Chia is a complete protein with all 8 amino
acids and is an excellent vegetarian source. The antioxidants in Chia fight free radicals and promote wellbeing.

Chia has no taste or smell and is easy to include in any meal. We recommend the following daily consumption of Chia.

Babies - 4 - 6mths - 1/2 tsp daily
Mix chia with vegetable & fruit Purees, yoghurt & custards - chia helps to thicken runny purees.

Babies 6 - 12 mths 1 tsp (5g) daily
Mix in food or sprinkle on cereals

Toddlers 12 mths - 5 year 2 tsp (10g) daily
Mix in food or sprinkle on cereals

Mums 1 tbsp (15g) daily
Sprinkle on cereal & salads, mix in smoothies or use as a fat replacer in baking.

As with the introduction of all new foods, monitor intake with babies. For more recipes see our recipes tab. All our Chia is sustainably grown in Australia and is 100% Chemical Free. We can guarantee the nutritional profile of our products because we grow them ourselves.

The Nutrition in Chia is excellent during pregnancy:

Omega 3 – facilitates healthy placental blood flow promoting efficient exchange of oxygen and nutrients between mother and baby.
Complete Protein – essential for bulking every cell in your baby’s body
Fibre – digestive function is slowed during pregnancy and fibre assists in maintaining a healthy gut and may help with constipation.
Antioxidants – for general health and wellbeing

For more information contact our accredited practising dietician Emma Morris   askemma@thechiaco.com.au