New crop in town that fires up libido and is easy to grow

Chia seeds. Chia word made from chia seeds

• The rare and tiny black seeds have numerous health benefits and farmers growing it say it has a ready market
• Given that the seeds are rich in calcium (double that in milk), some people add them in porridge meant for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.

A number of farmers in Nyanza have discovered a highly nutritious plant that is quite promising — chia seed.

One of the reasons chia seed is fast gaining popularity is because it boosts libido, a fact backed by credible research and nutritional experts.