How To Use Chia Seeds in Smoothies 

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It’s not a good idea to eat them dry. If you drink water after, you’re expending them and causing a jell like which can or could get stuck

Tim Barrow sense chia expands with moist its better to let the chia sits in water for 45 minutes so when you blend it it’s expand instead of expanding inside your body and causing constipation

The other videos are correct.

Have read that if 2 full teaspoonful of chia seeds ( some say a little less than 2 tablespoons) r added in one glass of lukewarm water and allowed to soak overnight or for few hours, it is better than just raw seeds. I usually make my smoothie with 1 cup of non fat Greek yogurt (about 20 grams protein), 1 cup of frozen mixed berries, one banana (1/2 if people r not into bananas), little bit of stevia (optional) and blend this mixture properly until very smooth. I then add the water with soaked chia seeds into the smoothie and blend it really well. If I find the mixture to be a little thick, I add little extra water to make it thinner & blend again. I also add little bit of either fresh mint or fresh coriander leaves. Result is delicious and very satisfying. Apart from being delicious, it fills you up. About 2 glasses r made. There is enough protein (chia seeds & Non Fat Greek Yogurt) that I don’t add any milk as recommended by many people. My aim is to also lose weight - so the fewer the calories the better it serves me. But very important- after drinking the smoothie, it is recommended to drink about 2 glasses of water. The chia seeds absorb liquid very rapidly. If consumed there is a chance it will use the liquid in the stomach & may lead to problems. Drinking extra water will take care of that. I also use it for constipation- if sufficient water is not consumed afterwords, the chia seeds can stay in the stomach and actually worsen the constipation problem. Have read that in many articles that after eating chia seeds (wether in puddings, smoothies or just on their own or with very little water) it can worsen the digestive condition. Besides drinking extra water is always a good thing. It hydrates you. Blending the selected ingredients, in any order, is fine. End result should be the same.

Soaking the chia seeds is a good idea. I'm going to try that. 😊

I suggest mixing things up. Spinach is great. So is Kale, Romain, Green Leaf, Red Leaf, Swiss Chard, etc. Some have stronger tastes than others and need more fruit to make them taste how you like. Spinach is very mild and doesn't need as much fruit. When you introduce green smoothies to someone new, it's good to use spinach, because they'll see how much you put in, and will be amazed how good it tastes.

sue Downey hi sue have you try to let the chia seed sit in water for 45 minutes then blend it with your smoothie ? I do it this way and it will make it less tick 🙂

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About 1 cup f water.

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Why does the shape of the bottle matter? You can purchase honey in a bear shaped bottle that is natural.

+Viney Chawda - Great question and yes, you can eat them raw, by the spoonful. They are unique and some will stick to your teeth, so it will be especially fun the first time. You can also sprinkle a spoonful over a salad, or add to lot's of other recipes to thicken them.

I heard that you shouldn't because it can stick to your throat. Idk if that's true of not but because it scared the crap out of me, I try not to.

Abigail De souza There was already news on it from a man that swallowed whole dry chia seeds then consumed liquid. Turned out to be a bad idea.

No you need to soak them & wait until it forms a gel

+Aren Sama - Thanks for the idea! Glad you enjoyed this video.

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Bobbie Brown Ik I’m late for your response , but you can use strawberries :))

Or watermelon

It's better to not.

Dr. Jason West why?

@@n.reyhanoglu1670 to increase the protein. content because i add whey also