Even though it has 16 grams of total fat, 80 percent of the total consists of healthy unsaturated fats, which is similar to olive oil for the ratio of good to bad fats. One serving, or 2 tablespoons, of peanut butter contains 2 grams of dietary fiber, 6 grams of total carbohydrates and 8 grams of protein.
Chia seeds also contain fiber, protein, antioxidants, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron. (There was a great comparison of chia seed nutrition with hemp, flax, and pumpkin seeds in yesterdayâs Los Angeles Times .). Of particular interest to marathoners and other elite athletes are chiaâs hydrating and endurance properties.
This mica mineral forms shiny, flexible flakes of a deep black or brownish-black color. Large book crystals occur in pegmatites and it is widespread in other igneous and metamorphic rocks; tiny detrital flakes may be found in dark sandstones. Luster glassy to pearly; hardness 2.5 to 3.