Chia seeds

I couldn't get on with them because of the smell. They smelled fishy to me.

Chia seeds from the view of a year old taste disgusting. I only have them if they’re in an Asian milky drink which idk what it’s called in English. I’ll put a recipe on soon. Personally every time my family have chia seeds in plain water I look at them like what the hell are ya doing how are you doing it with a straight face? (Laugh and heart emoji)

Hoodiegirl3 said:

Chia seeds from the view of a

year old taste disgusting. I only have them if they’re in an Asian milky drink which idk what it’s called in English. I’ll put a recipe on soon. Personally every time my family have chia seeds in plain water I look at them like what the hell are ya doing how are you doing it with a straight face? (Laugh and heart emoji)

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I understand your reaction, @Hoodiegirl3, for seeing Chia seeds soaking in water. To me that looks like frogspawn.

I use chia seeds because of the high level of omega-3. I eat them in my morning porridge. I mix half a portion of oats (20g) with a desert-spoonful of chia seeds, soak them overnight, then microwave the porridge in the morning. I add frozen blueberries.

M.A.R. said:

Try adding them to the yogurt?

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Will do, I think…(if I remember)

Better yet, add them to coconut milk or almond milk, like overnight oats, add cream, much better tasting.

M.A.R. said:

Well, here is the article about the benefits of chia seeds.

Nutritional and therapeutic perspectives of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.): a review - PMC

The ancient grain is becoming enormously popular in modern food regimen in many countries; the higher proportion of α-linolenic acid makes chia the superb source of omega-3 fatty (about 65 % of the oil content). Omega-3 fatty acid has been ...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Take note—it's good; I know what I'm talking about. Cheers!

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I do include them in my diet. For the fibre, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. Particularly calcium.

However, there are some cautions to be aware of.
Some inflammatory bowel conditions, such as crohns, can be exacerbated. Also, eating them dry can cause them to get stuck in throat, with risk of choking as they expand. I always soak them for at least half an hour , but preferably overnight, before eating them.

Health Benefits of Chia Seeds​

Written by Kristin Mitchell, WebMD Editorial Contributor
Medically Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH on May 11, 2026
7 min read


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Things to Look Out For​

Although chia seeds offer a variety of health benefits, eating too many may lead to complications:

Digestive issues. Because of their high fiber content, eating too many chia seeds may cause constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and gas. Chia seeds may also cause flare-ups with inflammatory bowel conditions such as Crohn’s disease.
Choking hazard. Dry chia seeds absorb water, which causes them to swell up and become gooey. Dry chia seeds can get stuck in your throat, which poses a choking hazard. To avoid this risk, soak the seeds 5 to 10 minutes before use.

Interactions with medication. Chia seeds help reduce blood sugar and high blood pressure. If you’re already taking medications for diabetes or hypertension, eating too many chia seeds can cause severe dips in blood sugar levels and blood pressure, which may lead to other health complications.

Allergies. Although rare, chia seed allergies do happen in some people. Symptoms to watch out for include vomiting, diarrhea, and itching of the tongue or lips. Severe allergies can lead to anaphylaxis – a severe allergic reaction that can lead to death if not treated quickly.”

Lakeslover said:

Hi @Pipp I think you meant to link a different report here. Could you edit the link please.

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Yes it has been corrected. Thanks.

Edit;
It is clearly a fault with the link to the article in the website. Apologies. I will delete the link, but quote the source instead.