Chia....

[p77tmey 15]

I'm really trying to tell myself that this is appealing (cottage cheese with no sugar added peaches with a mix of chia seeds)..... But it's definitely mind over matter and I can't finish it! I have sensitive taste buds and for some reason I have an earthy after taste in my mouth! I think I'm in trouble for lunch, as my egg salad is infested with chia. Good thing I can survive without a lot of food! LOL

[delta_girl 931]

That is a LOT of chia in there! Way more than I would ever use.

But then that's me.

I had some chia in my Greek yogurt this morning. Probably 1/4 of a teaspoon.

[p77tmey 15]

Oh.....

That might explain the earthy taste

LOL, this is as learning experience. Next time I'll use less!

[delta_girl 931]

...mmm...yeah... I don't think I could choke that down either.

[soocalchic 1,087]

Bloom your chia seeds in Water and then add them to your food.. That's a whole lot of chia seeds keep in mind they have lots of calories.. Add about a Tbs of chia to 2 cups of water keep them in the fridge once they're all jellied up add them to your food..

[delta_girl 931]

Bloom your chia seeds in Water and then add them to your food.. That's a whole lot of chia seeds keep in mind they have lots of calories.. Add about a Tbs of chia to 2 cups of Water keep them in the fridge once they're all jellied up add them to your food..

I know that some people like to do this, but I can't stand the texture after they have absorbed water. For whatever reason, I don't mind it that much when they still have a bit of a crunch and have just absorbed a little bit of the moisture from the food I mix it in.

[soocalchic 1,087]

You do understand that you are making your food drier that way. Chia seeds work well to hydrate you hence the soaking try using apple juice I like them in my lemonade..

[p77tmey 15]

Delta_girl, I think I'm with you; I will use them just before I eat. They can absorb the Water from my insides:)

Besides, I like the crunch texture better. The soaked ones seem to stick to my teeth, too!

[JayneD 31]

What are the benefits of chia seeds?