All NEW health drink CHIA packs a powerful health kick

Wednesday, 22nd May 2013

CHIA packs a powerful health kick

An all-natural, ‘super-health’ drink is taking the country by storm, thanks to a Nelson duo who decided it was high time to offer New Zealanders something more.

Made from one of nature’s tiny superfoods, CHIA is a nutrient-rich drink that really packs a punch – for all the right reasons. That’s because the main ingredient, the Chia seed, is one of the richest plant sources of omega 3, complete protein, antioxidants and essential nutrients. Used by the Aztecs, Mayans, and Tarahumara Indians of Central Mexico, hydrated Chia seeds would sustain these great endurance runners for hundreds of kilometres.

After discovering the huge array of benefits the Chia seed offers, father and daughter Ben and Chloe Van Dyke, decided to bottle those benefits to share with others. CHIA now offers everyday kiwis a new kind of drink that is not only rich in nutrients but also rich in the properties that many are lacking in their current diet.

The seeds are hydrated then blended with the goodness of natural ‘super-juices’ including blueberry, blackcurrant as well as orange and passionfruit, and combined with New Zealand apples, to create three unique, mouth-watering flavours. CHIA is then bottled in Nelson without any artificial colours, flavours of preservatives and no added sugar, making CHIA 100% natural.

This all-new health drink has been formulated to improve everyday living for all New Zealanders - from athletes, to busy Mums, to anyone looking to boost their overall health and well-being.

With the clever combination of super-foods, CHIA is full of naturally-occurring electrolytes, provides sustained hydration as well as a steady release of energy from slow-release carbohydrates; improving energy levels without those nasty sugar spikes.

Just one bottle of CHIA contains 2500g of Omega 3, more than a 100gm serving of salmon, and important for brain, heart and skin health. CHIA also contains proteins for muscle repair and growth, fibre for digestive health as well as calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc; important minerals for strong bones, muscle relaxation, energy and immune function.

When you’re drinking the goodness of CHIA you really are feeding your mind, body and soul.

CHIA is 100% natural, gluten free, GE free, vegan friendly and available now in select stores nationwide.

For more information on where you can find CHIA head to www.chia.co.nz