# Energy-Boosting Superfood Snacks These Chia Snacks Provide Energy Without Spiking Blood Sugar By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chia-snacks References: [trndmonitor](http://trndmonitor.com/snack-spotlight-chosen-foods-bites-with-chia/) & [chosen-foods](http://chosen-foods.com) 'Chosen Foods' is now producing a line of pre-packaged chia snacks that provide a natural boost of energy that will help keep you going throughout the day. The 'Bites with Chia' snacks come in convenient [single-serve pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulpito), which make them the perfect grab-and-go snack for kids and adults alike. What makes the Bites with Chia snacks so unique is the inclusion of [chia seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chia-protein-pudding). Chia seeds are a natural superfood that contain heart healthy fats, which may help to lower cholesterol and protect against heart disease. These fats also contain plant-based omega-3s and they help to absorb other fat-soluble vitamins including vitamins A, D, E and K. Not only are the chia snacks a great source of healthy fats, but they also help to provide a natural boost of energy without spiking your blood sugar. If you're looking for a nutritious treat to keep you satiated between meals, look no further than the delicious Bites with Chia snacks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chia Superfood Snacks:** Production of pre-packaged chia snacks that provide natural energy while keeping blood sugar level is set to disrupt snacking trends. - **Heart-healthy Snacks:** A growing demand for heart-healthy snacks that provide good fats alongside other vitamins are set to disrupt traditional snacking options. - **Convenient Single-serve Snacks:** Increasing demands for on-the-go snacks that are easy to transport and eat are creating opportunities for the production of single-serve snack options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthy Snacks:** There is a growing need for innovative and healthy snacks that are easy to consume, making the healthy snack sector a great investment opportunity. - **Plant-based Foods:** Increasing demand for plant-based food options are creating opportunities for companies producing such products, especially those that introduce superfoods like chia seeds. - **Natural Energy Boosts:** The demand for natural energy boosts without the risks of blood sugar spikes is set to disrupt traditional energy drink industries and create opportunities for healthy snack manufacturers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Soft-Baked Energy-Boosting Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-snack-bites.md) - [Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites.md) - [Mid-Day Energy Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3pm-afternoon-bites.md) - [Seed-Based Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superseed-snack-clusters.md) - [Crunchy Superfruit Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-superfruit-bites.md) - [All-Day Snacking Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-source-foods.md) - [Plant-Based Energy Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-harvest-bites.md) - [Probiotic Fruit Puree Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruichias.md) - [Snackable Seed Butter Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-butter-berries.md)