Chia seeds

[treez]

Hi

Does anyone have any tips for how best to take chia seeds?I bought some ground and up until now I have been soaking them in water and to be honest it's taking some getting down.

Thanks treez

[runswithdogs]

I have the whole ones. I'll add a little to baking that has nuts like muffins, add it to granola, sprinkle some on plain yogurt or put in smoothies.

[treez in reply to runswithdogs]

Thanks

I think I will try it with plain yoghurt that should make it more palatable it was pretty awful in just water.

[kath_80]

I put them in my porridge

[Franjanu]

Heyyy! I don't eat eggs so I use chia seeds for most me recipes in replacement. Have a look at this website there are loads of healthy recipes to help you out: coconutandwhat.com you can put them into shakes, baking, as thickeners and so much more hope that helps

[Myrtle81 in reply to Franjanu]

They are high fibre? Can ibs d tolerate that do you think? Am interested as wanting to thicken almond milk. X

[Franjanu in reply to Myrtle81]

Yes they are fine with ibs d but not in larger than 2 tbsp. They help to Bind the food in the stomach as they grow but if taken in excess they can cause frequency. Try it and see what qty works for you. I have lots of recipes using it and all are OK for D. 

[Myrtle81 in reply to Franjanu]

thank you

[treez]

Hi

They really upset my tummy but I have ibs c they are worth a try just try a small amount to start with.

I hope they work for you treez