For people who struggle to eat larger quantities of chia seeds, there are several simple ways to add them to the diet.
Try one or more of the following:
- Add a spoonful of chia seeds to a morning smoothie.Sprinkle chia seeds on top of a salad.
- Make chia water by soaking chia seeds in water for 20–30 minutes. Drink it on its own or mix in honey, lemon, or fruit juice to add flavor.
- Make a chia seed pudding by mixing the seeds into milk or yogurt and leaving it overnight to thicken. Adding honey or fresh or dried fruit can make it into a tasty breakfast.