Need more fiber

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  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    bvplh wrote: »
    AngryViking1970 wrote: »
    VegetaSKJ wrote: »
    candie33 wrote: »
    Does the chia seeds dissolve in the water?

    No, it makes wet, slightly crunchy goo.

    That sounds...appealing? :s

    Actually, it can create sort of a nice texture, like a thick pudding, when mixed with greek yogurt, mashed sweet potato, etc. The taste is really neutral, unlike flax, and it is a great way to add fiber. Between chia, oatmeal, and regular fruits and veggies, I always go over my fiber requirement.

    Interesting. I find chia seeds to be kind of bitter so I usually only add them to soups, whereas I never taste ground flax at all.
  • Intentional_Me
    Intentional_Me Posts: 336 Member
    So much easier than I thought! Thanks everyone :)
  • Intentional_Me
    Intentional_Me Posts: 336 Member
    BigGuy47 wrote: »
    VegetaSKJ wrote: »
    candie33 wrote: »
    Does the chia seeds dissolve in the water?

    No, it makes wet, slightly crunchy goo.

    I'll mix chia seeds in my yogurt, but I don't care for mixing them in water. Drinking chia fresca is like drinking a glass full of tadpoles.

    This has me rolling.
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    I actually tired a spoon full of chia seeds. Besides helping keep you hydrated (drink water after you eat them) it was a pretty filling snack. Don't eat too much of it, I wouldn't go over 3 Table spoons a day.
  • ErlienWubs
    ErlienWubs Posts: 6 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    I get about 50 grams a day usually. Beans, vegetables, high-fiber fruits (berries, pears, etc). If you're eating lots of vegetables, I think it would be hard not to hit your fiber goal.

    DITTO - same for me.
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