Chia Seeds

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  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    i made chia pudding this week as part of a gluten free experiment I am doing. I think the texture is fun, but they are only as good as what they are surrounded by. I did my pudding with vanilla almond milk, vanilla extract, and vanilla salt. I also did a few additional add-ons that were tasty: blackberried/agave and greek yogurt, chocolate coconut milk, shredded coconut. I did a few variations this week. For me, the salt was the missing link.

    As for making you feel full? If you eat them super slow, the probably will. They do absorb lots of water, so you don't want to have too much at once. It can dehydrate you.

    I'l probably incorporate the pudding as a dessert or breakfast a few times a week. Super easy to make, and an easy way to get extra vitamins. Not sure about the smoothies though..
  • alychil820
    alychil820 Posts: 219 Member
    I eat them every day! I put them in my oatmeal or my smoothies, but I could never just drink water with chia. They don't taste like anything, and they're easy to take in smoothies - the texture is just like strawberry seeds. They really do make me feel fuller for longer, and I like knowing that I'm getting in a good source of omegas.
  • verdemujer
    verdemujer Posts: 1,397 Member
    I love chia seeds in my water. I like it when they swell up. I wouldn't eat them dry cause then it's like eating poppy seeds and yes, they would get stuck in your teeth. My boss drinks them in her orange juice. I use about 2 tbls since that's all you need for the omegas. I don't know if they give you more energy or fill you up because I haven't experienced that. I did log them here and found out that they have a lot of carbs to them if not much calories. Like flax, they are a good fiber source. I found them at the natural foods store in bulk so if you could find them in bulk you could buy a small amount and see if you like them.
  • NikoM5
    NikoM5 Posts: 488 Member
    There are a lot of chia based cereals popping up on the market lately. They are really tasty with milk. I eat some at least once a day!
  • bevmcarthur
    bevmcarthur Posts: 341 Member
    i LOVE my chia seeds . I make a chia pudding
    3 cups of homemade almond or coconut milk
    1/2 cup Chia seeds
    1 tsp powdered Vanilla or vanilla bean
    1 tsp sea-salt
    mix together and let sit for a few hours some days i will had fresh berries to this or raw chocolate chunks

    they are very good for you i eat them even day in every thing like yogurt shakes oatmeal cottage cheese
  • judydelo1
    judydelo1 Posts: 281 Member
    :flowerforyou:
    my BFF puts them in her water at work, she says they make her feel full so she eats less. She says they don't taste like anything really, but honestly they look nasty, like little gelatenous eggs floating in snot, I'm not sure how she can drink it..... ewwwww :noway:



    LOL very funny. I work with seniors and what I like about them is that they become gelatinous I can thicken water, juice' soup to feed to my clients that have a hard time swallowing. It's way better then the cornstarch crap they use to thicken liquids with and way more nutritious.

    I'm really impressed you do that instead of the cornstarch crap. My late MIL used to have trouble swallowing for her last year or so. And they used the cornstarch. KUDOS TO YOU :flowerforyou:
  • i_luv_irs
    i_luv_irs Posts: 30 Member
    I put them in my oat bran cereal every morning. They thicken it a bit more. I don't know if they are a miracle supplement but they haven't caused me any harm.
  • judydelo1
    judydelo1 Posts: 281 Member
    i LOVE my chia seeds . I make a chia pudding
    3 cups of homemade almond or coconut milk
    1/2 cup Chia seeds
    1 tsp powdered Vanilla or vanilla bean
    1 tsp sea-salt
    mix together and let sit for a few hours some days i will had fresh berries to this or raw chocolate chunks

    they are very good for you i eat them even day in every thing like yogurt shakes oatmeal cottage cheese

    Thank you everyone that suggested chia pudding. I'm going to try this!!
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    The benefits have already been listed. I put them in plain fat free greek yogurt with fresh or frozen raspberries, add them to my protein drink or put them on cottage cheese. :heart: Chia seeds!
  • TakinSexyBack
    TakinSexyBack Posts: 300 Member
    I put a scoop in soups, dips, anything with any liquid to it. Everyone is right, they have no taste! Just looks like you put a LOT of big pepper in everything! lol They definitely keep me fuller longer!!
  • don666car
    don666car Posts: 167 Member
    I ADD THEM TO MY OATMEAL IN THE MORNING NO NEG TASTE AND THEY BLEND IN WELL VERY GOOD FOR YOU

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