The World's Foremost Educator on Salvia hispanica (chia) & "Mila"...Dr. Wayne Coates

In pre-Columbian times, chia seeds were a component of the Aztec and Mayan diets and the basic survival ration of Aztec warriors; they even played a role in religious ceremonies. Supposedly, 1 tablespoon of the seeds could sustain a person for 24 hours.

The Aztecs also used chia medicinally to relieve joint pain and skin conditions. It was a major crop in central and southern Mexico well into the 16th century, but it was banned after the Spanish conquest because of its association with the Aztec "pagan" religion.

Dr. Wayne Coates (shown on left next to Rich Burnam) was among the first to grow chia seeds experimentally and later for commercial purposes. An expert in the field of new crops such as chia and jojoba, his career as a research professor at the University of Arizona spanned over twenty-five years. Dr. Coates holds a doctorate in Agricultural Engineering from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. He is the co-author (with Ricardo Ayerza) of Chia: Rediscovering a Forgotten Crop of the Aztecs - University of Arizona Press 2005. 

Source:  NaturalNews.com, where you'll find a very informative interview between Dr. Fred Liers & Dr. Wayne Coates

Additionally, Below is an interview about Mila (specifically) conducted by Tom Bissmeyer with Dr. Wayne Coates, the recognized authority on Salvia hispanica.

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