A Mexican sage grown for its edible seeds, Salvia hispanica.
Used in a Sentence
chia
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for chia.
Editorial note
Lots of avocados and seeds (chia, flaxseed, sunflower, sesame) which have approximately 50% fat content 45% protein 5% fiber.
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Quick take
A Mexican sage grown for its edible seeds, Salvia hispanica.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of chia gathered in one view.
Salvia columbariae, a sage with similar seeds, native to the southwestern US and northwestern Mexico.
A female given name.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for chia.
noun
A Mexican sage grown for its edible seeds, Salvia hispanica.
noun
Salvia columbariae, a sage with similar seeds, native to the southwestern US and northwestern Mexico.
noun
A female given name.
noun
(Singapore, Malaysia) A surname from Hokkien.
Example sentences
Lots of avocados and seeds (chia, flaxseed, sunflower, sesame) which have approximately 50% fat content 45% protein 5% fiber.
There was one based on Chia seeds, peanut butter, and a few things you can find in the grocery store.
Or buy some unmilled wheat and chia pods from your local Spirit Journey Nutritionist and spend an hour making artisan flatcakes.
From Google, 1 ounce of Chia seeds is 4.7 gms of protein, 138 calories.
Beans (particularly lentils and split peas) are great, as are flax/chia seeds.
I doubt anybody would bother programming Chia Pets in a simulation, so I'm going with no.
I would have to eat 31 ounces of Chia seeds to get 150 gms of protein.
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Could see it becoming the next acai, chia seed, quinoa, etc.
This includes things like sunflower, sesame and chia seeds.
So does your totally-organic no-sugar-added Chia Cherry Lime Naked smoothie (one of which I just drank, actually; they're quite yummy, albeit a bit overpriced).
Finally, chia seeds can be a useful addition.
Quote examples
"LucidTouch: A See-Through Mobile Device" by Daniel Wigdor, Clifton Forlines, Patrick Baudisch, John Barnwell, Chia Shen.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use chia in a sentence?
Lots of avocados and seeds (chia, flaxseed, sunflower, sesame) which have approximately 50% fat content 45% protein 5% fiber.
What does chia mean?
A Mexican sage grown for its edible seeds, Salvia hispanica.
What part of speech is chia?
chia is commonly used as noun.