Chia seeds are already hitting the health market in the US but although they are available in the UK they don't seem to have hit the market as hard as in the US. I suppose this isn’t really surprising as the plant is more prevalent in Mexico and Southern America, so it follows that it would more easily find its way across the borders to the US before reaching us far flung Brits!

Flax is an amazingly health promoting grain that has been used for centuries, but many people are unfamiliar with its usage and benefits. This article gives a brief history of flax seed and uses and also discusses the variety to health benefits of using flax seed such as antioxidants and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

Omega-3 fatty acids are said to be an essential fatty acid. They are needed for the better health of the human body but the body does not have the ability to make them.Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in some of the foods people eat such as fish.