Chia Seeds: Safe Ways to Eat, Prepare, and Store Them

Important: Dry chia seeds should not be swallowed by the spoonful and immediately followed by water. The seeds can expand before reaching the stomach and

may create a choking or esophageal-obstruction risk, especially in people with swallowing difficulties.

 
Easy Chia Pudding
Ingredients

    2 tablespoons chia seeds
    ½ cup milk or an unsweetened plant-based alternative
    ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional)
    Fresh fruit
    Cinnamon or chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

        Combine the chia seeds and milk in a container.
        Stir well, wait 5–10 minutes, and stir again.
        Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

 

    Serve with fresh fruit and optional cinnamon or nuts.

Flavored plant-based drinks and sweetened yogurt can add substantial amounts of sugar, so

check product labels if sugar intake is a concern.
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