About a kilometer from Ngusisihi market in Meru County lies a two-acre piece of land that is fully covered with a crop that many of the residents have never seen before. In fact when the Standard team ...

The chia crop, which has its origin in Mexico, is grown for its seeds and is slowly gaining popularity among farmers and consumers in Kenya. The tiny and multi-coloured seeds have a wide spectrum of ...

Charles and Concy have never heard of “superfoods.” They’re not sure what people do with these unusual seeds they are harvesting, but the couple believes they might be the key to a more prosperous ...

Why it matters: New cryptocurrency Chia positions itself as an eco-friendly alternative to Bitcoin---which uses more energy each year than the whole of Sweden---thanks to its use of storage space ...

Both hemp seeds and chia seeds have a mild, nutty taste and are rich in a variety of nutrients, including heart-healthy fats, protein, iron, and niacin. However, there are also differences between ...

When it comes to adding nutrient-rich seeds to your diet, flaxseeds and chia seeds are two popular options. These small seeds ...

These tiny, ancient seeds are bursting with potent nutrients your body loves. Chia seeds benefits are endless. People have been consuming chia seeds for thousands of years, and they’re still widely ...

Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. She works as a media spokesperson, nutrition consultant, recipe developer ...