Are chia seeds suitable for a paleo diet?

Seeds are listed as one of the approved foods within the Paleo diet, and chia seeds are no exception. The concept of the Paleo diet is to eat as a caveman might have, which eliminates all processed foods, dairy, grains, beans and salt.

Chia seeds are native to southern Mexico and northern Guatemala, and have been a grown in food crops for thousands of years. The seeds can be prepared in a variety of ways including roasting and grinding the seeds into flour, which is then used to make tortillas. The seeds are a good source of protein, fiber and are high in omega-3 fatty acids.