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[Yodayodz]

I've read everywhere about chia seeds being healthy and good for weightloss I've started adding 2 tablespoons to my porridge is it safe and OK because I've heard u have to be careful I'm starting my healthy diet again would like some help if possible thanks 😊

[Taviterry]

You don't tell us anything about your condition and medication, but several authoritative websites urge caution for some of us who belong to this forum. See among others eatingwell.com/ways-chia-se...

[Yodayodz in reply to Taviterry]

I have lavdd copd heart attack in 2023 23rd December angina

[Tlyna in reply to Taviterry]

Thanks for the link I wondered how my BP meds were lowered and that may be why. Also now on Clopidogrel so may need to use less often.

[Taviterry in reply to Tlyna]

Ah, looks like your researches have picked up the need to be careful about mixing Chia seeds and Clopidogrel. Recently I started a thread about my reluctance to take Omega 3 - I'm on Clopidogrel too - especially as I have several portions of fish each week

[Tlyna in reply to Taviterry]

I also tend to eat a lot of fish being as I live near the ocean.

[devonian186]

Here's a pretty scientific study

verywellhealth.com/dangers-...

There are down-as well as up-sides. Chia seeds are not easy to digest and may pass through the bowels unused. Probably in that respect they are best mixed in with other seeds.

The other down sides are noted in the article. 2 tablespoons seems quite a lot

[Justanne]

2 tbs is too much , I have 3 level tps in with frozen fruit and left to thaw over night, the juice gets absorbs by the chias. It's not good to have them as they are as they cannot be absorbed in the system, having them in porridge would be OK if you cooked the porridge on the hob

[Yodayodz in reply to Justanne]

Yeah i did x

[Yodayodz in reply to Justanne]

How often should u have them

[1a2b3]

hi, one tablespoon is more than enough . They should be soaked overnight . I put in my yogurt overnight so ready in the morning

[Yodayodz]

Thank u xxx

[OceanPaddler]

Hi,

I eat chia seeds too. In porridge is a great way to eat them.

[Yodayodz]

Thank u

[irishwife93]

I have 1 tbsp of chia seeds plus 1 tbsp’s of Linwoods flaxseed mixed with Greek yoghurt and fruit every day, they are full of omegas and good fats and protein, I find they keep me regular, they won’t do you any harm

[Yodayodz]

Oh thank u so much I've been doing a sachet of microwave porridge with 2 table spoons of chia seeds and cut up strawberries and a banana is that ok u think 🤔

[Sanmo in reply to Yodayodz]

Dump the microwave sachets and buy the Co-op Irresistible jumbo rolled oats, much less processed, so better nutritionally, still microwave them, cook for a minute at a time, stir and repeat, leave it on the wet side as the chia and flax will stiffen it up. I add blueberries or blackberries, these provide good levels of phenols, I also use strawberries occasionally, most dark red fruits are heart healthy. For a little change I make Swiss Bircher with the uncooked oats, enough skimmed milk to make it very moist but not too sloppy, grate in a full apple squeeze half a lemon, add a tablespoon of Greek fat free yoghurt and a chopped banana, leave it to develop for 30 minutes, delicious 😋

[Yodayodz in reply to Sanmo]

Oo sounds delicious any more recipes for anything please throw them my way i just don't eat fish 🤣unfortunately can't stand it and it's the healthiest thing 🤦‍♀️

[Sanmo]

I take chia seeds and flaxseed, it was trial and error at first. I had a tablespoon of each in my porridge, but I started to feel a bit unwell/sluggish almost like a constriction high up in the stomach, I adjusted this to ½ tablespoon of each and all has been well since, my bloods have shown very good results. I also take ½ teaspoon of Ceylon cinnamon in my porridge. It's important to give the chia seeds time to swell before you eat them. I think your 2 tablespoons is excessive.

[Yodayodz in reply to Sanmo]

Yeah me to felt very bloated the ne t day thank u

[Tlyna in reply to Sanmo]

I use Ceylon cinnamon as well and maybe 1 tablespoon of Chia seeds.