Then, when the flowers dry, lightly shake the plant to harvest fresh chia seeds. Watering: Water the soil but not too much.

How many of you remember Chia Pets? I bet if any of you do, it’s taking you way back in time. For those of you who haven’t a clue what a Chia Pet is, let me give you a little bit of chia ...

You know spices are useful for cooking, but some you can also grow herbs for the butterfly garden to attract pollinators.

US Chia eventually intends to grow both types of seeds, but for now, it's focusing on equine feed. Last year, US Chia enlisted LaRue County, Ky., seed grower Roundstone Farm to raise 96 acres.

And long before that catchy "ch-ch-ch-chia" jingle ever got stuck in anyone's head, the seed was a staple of the Aztec diet. In his 2009 nonfiction book Born to Run, author Christopher McDougal says: ...

Chia seed water has become a popular weight-loss drink by filling you up to prevent eating. I tried drinking the chia seed water 30 minutes before each meal for three days to test its effects.

Chia seed oil can help your skin fight irritation, dehydration, and even banish blemishes. You can look for it in skin-care ingredient lists by its Latin name, Salvia Hispanica.

Nutritional stats: Chia seeds pack an impressive nutritional punch, with 10 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein per 1-ounce serving, or about 2 tablespoons.Chia are high in heart-healthy omega-3 ...

But chia seed water could help you feel full, which could reduce how many calories you consume. “You’re going to feel more satiated than someone who had, say, a bagel,” Dr. Balzora said.