Chia seeds work!!

jamiep926

A fried of mine recommended me chia seeds and I have been taking them every morning! Seriously?? One table spoon of chia seeds have 6 grams of fiber, 6 grams of omega fatty acid, and 5 grams of protein. And it keeps you full!!! Best of all, ever since taking chia seeds, I clogged my toilet every other day!!! I am stoked about chia seeds!!

I just went to look it up via my online grocery delivery website and both brands they carry have only 4g of fiber and 2g of protein. What brand are you using?

One from trader joes, and one from GNC!

TeeA86

I don't really like the thick gelatinous consistency.

I mix a tablespoon of Chia with a tablespoon of hemp seed and eat it with a spoon -- followed by lots of water.

So I bought some today... and I just took a half tablespoon of seeds and gulped it down, chasing it with water.... So it is ok to do that. I honestly dont feel full even after eating a chicken wrap... so should I let it get gelantinous?

jamiep926

I don't really like the thick gelatinous consistency.

I mix a tablespoon of Chia with a tablespoon of hemp seed and eat it with a spoon -- followed by lots of water.

So I bought some today... and I just took a half tablespoon of seeds and gulped it down, chasing it with water.... So it is ok to do that. I honestly dont feel full even after eating a chicken wrap... so should I let it get gelantinous?

No... You don't want to do that! You want to soak it in water for at least 5 to 10 minutes. And it's okay to try more half a table spoon.

Babeskeez

I am going to try them just so I can poop.

Lunachic77

Great additive for protein shakes. I use the ground version and put 1-2 tbsp in my protein shake every morning. I haven't tried them in their whole form, but the ground chia works great!

mareeee1234

They're quite calorie dense am I right??

SkimFlatWhite68

I mix mine up with greek yogurt, I guess the texture is an acquired taste for people, but I love it.

^^ This! plus frozen berries - mix together and leave in the fridge overnight for a delicious breakfast, can add some vanilla protein powder as well if so desired. Awesome!

ShanR77

bump :flowerforyou:

aspmg5

I just bought a pound off of Amazon for $12 with free shipping.

DeeDiddyGee

I sprinkle 1 tbsp on top of my cheerios.

h9dlb

Chia seeds don't work !!!

I took chia for a few months without any problems but now even the tiniest amount of chia (either whole seed or ground and after being soaked in water) gives me excruciatingly intense stomach pain, sweats and difficulty breathing for 6-8 hours.

I've seen a lot of people on the web saying the same thing.

There are side effects to chia - including cancer

http://www.thebrightesthub.com/chia-seeds-side-effects/

http://www.healwithfood.org/side-effects/chia-seed-allergies.php

http://www.chia-seed-side-effects.info/chia-seed-allergy-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment/

http://paleohacks.com/questions/115745/allergic-reaction-to-chia-seeds#axzz2TglkiIpv

http://www.livestrong.com/article/440779-the-risk-of-chia-seeds/

Defren

Chia + blueberries + Greek yoghurt = amazeballs.

Add strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and flax and I agree with you. Healthy yummy meal for anytime of the day!!

marvybells

i usually add them to my oatmeal. i see lots of people adding them to shakes. haven't tried that yet because they get pretty thick in liquid, so i'm not sure i would care for that texture in a beverage. but one day i'll try it out

clcesari

have you tried making jam with them? I just mash up some strawberries, a squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of agave and chia seeds. Over night it turns into a thick jelly. It is awesome. Raw, vegan, no preservatives. I put it in yogurt, on pita, etc. It is AWESOME. I have not tried it in shakes or anything else. And I can't stand the texture of tapioca, or cottage cheese.

AD20878

Has anyone compared chia seeds with flax seeds? Seems to me that one portion of the latter gives more than one portion on the former in re: to various macros. Just curious.

BigGuy47

Has anyone compared chia seeds with flax seeds?

I think the nutritional profile is about the same for both seeds.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=dailytip&dbid=242

No need to limit yourself to one choice, a little variety goes a long way.

PapaverSomniferum

And it keeps you full!!! Best of all, ever since taking chia seeds, I clogged my toilet every other day!!! I am stoked about chia seeds!!

I almost needed a Heimlich maneuver performed on me, after reading that, given that I 'choke-laughed' in reading about the excitement regarding toilet clogging ...


Well, if there happens to be any sort of chia seed -specific advertising or promotional body, then I dare say, the slogan of the first ad campaign has been coined by MFP's very own jamiep926... "Chia Seeds: They'll keep both you AND your toilet full. Brought to you by the Chia Seeds Ad Consortium, and Plumbers Local 743."

coffee. out of my nose. thanks for that.

liormintz

I'm taking them on a daily base

NBeehler

Any time I make a protein shake, I add a tablespoon of chia seeds. Great way to get some fiber and an extra 5g of protein!

ShinyFuture

Tagging for later

NBeehler

I love all ideas I am getting! Great topic!

kdiamond

They are awesome in overnight oats.

mstrodel

I'm really not sure why you think clogging your toilet is good.