chia seeds experience

I don't eat them purely because they are so expensive. One of my go-to sources of medical information is The Cleveland Clinic.

Their website says: "Chia seeds, when mixed with water, become gluey, or "mucilaginous,” and may help curb appetite. They absorb up to 10x their weight in water, so they are sometimes employed by bakers to keep baked goods more moist. You can mix the seed or ground flour into foods such as muffins, or sprinkle chia on yogurt or salad. Chia seeds are quite safe, and certainly worth trying."

They are safe for most people. Cleveland Clinic's website goes on to say: "Though it would be somewhat unusual, some people may be allergic to chia seeds. Future studies are needed to better define the cardiovascular benefits of chia seeds. As a food source, however, chia seeds are quite safe.

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Chia seeds can interact with the medication warfarin/coumadin. Patients on blood pressure medication should take chia seeds cautiously. Patients on blood thinners should not take chia seeds.

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I add them to my nut mix for breakfast sometimes for the omega 3s, I haven't noticed anything different to when I don't have them but I only have a teaspoonful. I wouldn't get your hopes up.

They get stuck in my teeth, so I avoid them unless I can brush/floss immediately.
They don't affect my appetite.

I like making chia pudding for breakfast for a change from my usual overnight oats! I mix 2 tbsp of seeds with 1/2 cup of almond milk (usually vanilla but sometimes chocolate for a change!). Then I add in chopped fruit/nuts or dried fruit. I love chocolate almond milk, bananas and PB2 or vanilla almond milk, dried cranberries and chopped pistachios!

A bowl of that will keep me full for a few hours, until lunch anyways!

Chia pudding is filling but in my experience it is like eating frogspawn.

Ha! Yeah the texture certainly isn't for everyone! I also throw them into baking, and into refrigerator oats as well which makes them less frog-spawn-ish

I have tossed a TBSP of chia seeds into my smoothies for one week every a.m. I find myself gassy all day and my pee stinks!! Is this the chia seeds??? I also put protein powder in my smoothies.....anyone have this experience? :noway:

As stated previously, I eat them (from a discount store) but don't find that they are All That.

I put a table spoon in my smoothie and a spoon of flax seeds. Not sure whether they make me feel fuller.
Stef.

Chia seeds have a really good source of omega-3 and can help absorb many nutrients, chia seeds don't really fill me up but it sure does help with digestion and bloating. I personally love chia seeds for that reason. I put chia seeds in my oatmeal every morning, also in my baked goods and smoothies, and I buy breads that have chai seeds in them. They don't really help weight loss, but hey are very beneficial for over all health.

Chia has decent macros and fiber. I haven't noticed a change in appetite with or without them.

I disagree with "get full faster" but here is why I eat them. I add them to protein pudding and sometimes into my shakes. Today I used frozen blueberries in my greek yogurt, they really soak up the extra liquid as the blueberry defrost. - although I rarely even use an entire tablespoon. cant' imagine eating an entire ounce at one. lol

10 reasons to add chia seeds to your diet:

Combat Diabetes
Chia is being studied as a potential natural treatment for type-2 diabetes because of its ability to slow down digestion. The gelatinous coating chia seeds develops when exposed to liquids-can also prevent blood sugar spikes.

Get More Fibre
Just a 28-gram or one-ounce serving of chia has 11 grams of dietary fibre — about a third of the recommended daily intake for adults. Adding some chia to your diet is an easy way to make sure you're getting a good amount of fibre, which is important for digestive health.

Stock Up On Omega-3
Chia seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, with nearly five grams in a one-ounce serving. These fats are important for brain health. "There's better conversion of omega 3s into the plasma or into the food than with flax seed," said researcher Wayne Coates.

Stronger Teeth And Bones
A serving of chia seeds has 18 per cent of the recommended daily intake for calcium, which puts your well on your way to maintaining bone and oral health, and preventing osteoporosis.

Don't Forget Manganese
Manganese isn't a well-known nutrient, but it's important for our health: it's good for your bones and helps your body use other essential nutrients like biotin and thiamin. One serving of chia seeds, or 28 grams, has 30 per cent of your recommended intake of this mineral.

Plenty Of Phosphorus
With 27 per cent of your daily value for phosphorus, chia seeds also helps you maintain healthy bones and teeth. Phosphorus is also used by the body to synthesize protein for cell and tissue growth and repair.

Pack In The Protein
Chia seeds also make a great source of protein for vegetarians and don't have any cholesterol. One 28-gram serving of these super seeds has 4.4 grams of protein, nearly 10 per cent of the daily value.

Fight Belly Fat
Chia's stabilizing effect on blood sugar also fights insulin resistance which can be tied to an increase in belly fat, according to Live Strong. This type of resistance can also be harmful for your overall health.

Get Full. Faster
Tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey, is also found in chia seeds. While tryptophan is responsible for that strong urge to nap after a big Thanksgiving dinner for example, it also helps regulate appetite, sleep and improve mood.

Improve Heart Health
According to the Cleveland Clinic, chia seeds have been shown to improve blood pressure in diabetics, and may also increase healthy cholesterol while lowering total, LDL, and triglyceride cholesterol. All good news for your ticker!

I use them for the fiber boost--they don't make me feel any fuller than the same food without chia seeds.