Chia is the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids and contains natural antioxidants. It is available as a raw material for use in dietary and dietary supplements. The unparalleled stability of omega-3 fatty acids in Chia is a result of the natural antioxidants it contains. Chia has no cholesterol. This is the difference from fish meat, fish oils, and fishmeal, which contain significant amounts. For conscientious consumers of healthy foods, this gives chia a significant advantage over other products. Chia has a long history as human food starting with its cultivation by the ancient Mexicans around 2,600 BC. Amaranth, beans, chia, and corn were the main ingredients of the diet of the Aztecs and Mayans when Columbus arrived in the New World. Many people still use this ancient seed to make a popular drink called 'chia fresca', consumed in Mexico, Central America, as well as in California and Arizona in the USA.