Chia seeds are rich in protein, fiber, calcium and omega-3. It's a good idea to add chia seeds to your diet, but think about how you eat them.
How do you eat chia seeds:soaked or unsoaked? It makes a difference. Chia seed is rich in protein, fiber, calcium and omega-3 and that's how you eat it, according to the Santé nutritionist.
This is not how you eat chia seeds
The story goes that someone decided they wanted to take advantage of the good nutrients in chia seeds † He took a whole teaspoon followed by a glass of water. Not a good idea.
Chia seed expands
As soon as chia seeds come into contact with water, the seeds expand. If you swallow a teaspoon of chia seeds followed by a glass of water, the chia seeds will begin to expand before they reach your stomach. This can cause you to have problems swallowing.
Weeks before eating
If you chia seed soak them before you eat them, there is nothing to worry about. There are even indications that the nutrients are better absorbed by your body when the seeds are soaked. But be careful not to soak it too long, because it will get very mushy.
Whole seeds
Don't worry if you buy your chia seeds unsoaked in your yogurt. You cannot use soaked chia seeds just eat. When mixed with something, our body can digest them well. But a whole teaspoon in your mouth like that? That's too much of a good thing.
Did you know that… Chia seeds are often recommended to people who want to lose weight. Precisely because the seeds expand when they come into contact with water, they provide a filling feeling.
