For thousands of years, humans have consumed chia seeds, the edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to central and southern Mexico are tiny black or white seeds native to Central America. The Aztec and Mayan civilizations considered chia seeds a staple food and highly valued them for their nutritional benefits. These cultures also recognized the seeds' energy-boosting properties, and their warriors and scouts, including the Apache (Indé) scouts and Geronimo (Goyaałé), used them during long expeditions to maintain their endurance and focus.

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