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Chia seed help

Determinedtoloseliz
Determinedtoloseliz Posts: 89 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I just had chia seeds stirred into my porridge (only an 8g packet so not a lot), but I think I ate a few before they absorbed liquid and now I can feel help in my throat. I can still breathe fine but can feel them when I swallow. How can I get rid of them? And is this a problem or am I just worrying. I did drink 500ml of water Alongside my porridge.

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  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    Chia seeds get soft and gelatinous as they absorb liquid. I would try a hot drink, such as coffee or tea, to flush them out. If that doesn't work, eat something solid--like a piece of bread to move them along.
  • TK6299
    TK6299 Posts: 502 Member
    I used to put them in my protein shake, but I don't like how they get slimy. Anymore, its a spoonful in the mouth followed by 8oz of water. No sticking int the throat.
  • Emoore7785
    Emoore7785 Posts: 3 Member
    Add them to pom cranberry juice, let them absorb the juice overnight. Boom.
  • brb_2013
    brb_2013 Posts: 1,197 Member
    Emoore7785 wrote: »
    Add them to pom cranberry juice, let them absorb the juice overnight. Boom.

    This sounds amazing.

    Just keep eating and drinking they'll move along soon. I'm sure it's uncomfortable though :(

    I always make sure they sit long enough, I like the jelliness
  • IGbnat24
    IGbnat24 Posts: 520 Member
    Blend them into a flour with a coffee grinder. Problem solved. I hate the slimy texture, too
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