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Chia seeds are everywhere — in smoothies, on toast, in your friends’ new “detox” water, and all over Instagram.
Tiny as they are, these seeds pack a serious nutritional punch. They’re full of fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants, and can help with everything from digestion to keeping you full for longer.
But for something so healthy, it’s surprisingly easy to eat chia seeds the wrong way — and end up bloated, uncomfortable, or just missing out on their benefits.
If you’ve tried adding chia to your meals but felt like something wasn’t clicking, you’re not alone.
A lot of people jump on the chia bandwagon without realising there’s a right way to eat them — and a few very wrong ones.
Here’s what to watch out for (and how to fix it).