January 7, 2010 | Florida Location: St. Petersburg. Photos an information about the Sunshine Skyway Bridge which connects St. Petersburg to Palmetto. The original bridge was destroyed May 9th 1980. Read more about this Florida bridge.
Chia Calories. A tablespoon of chia seeds, which weighs about 14 grams, contains approximately 70 calories. Nearly 40 of those calories, or 57 percent, come from fat. Another 9 calories, or nearly 14 percent of calories, are from protein. The final 20 calories, roughly 29 percent of the total, are from carbohydrates.
Chia Seed was revered as a \super food\ by ancient Mayans and Aztecs. For a nutritional boost, sprinkle these tiny seeds on cereal, add them to baked goods, or eat right out of the bag. Chia seed is high in dietary fiber and contains 2500 mg Omega-3 fatty acids per serving.t is the fiber in chia that causes chia seed to swell when combined with water, creating chia gel. Whether you eat chia gel or just the raw seeds, the hydrophilic action of chia seed will keep you full longer than many other seeds. Amazingly, chia gel can also be used as a substitute for eggs in many baked goods.