Firstly, I classified these as “Pantry/Dry Grains, etc.” rather than “Snacks/Nuts & Seeds” because I
don’t imagine too many people snack on mouthfuls of plain chia seeds (if you do, just WHY?!? 😉)
I 💜 chia seeds - Great added to oats, p/based yoghurts, cereals, stir-fries, sauces and baked goods.
These little powerhouses pack a whopping 16.5g Protein, 30.7g Fat and 34.4g Dietary Fibre per 100g.
Although I don’t think most people would eat 100g in one go, addition to meals is an easy way of upping your Protein & Fibre intake.
Also useful as a thickener and egg substitute in baking.
NB! Remember to drink/include lots of water - due to their high soluble fiber content, chia seeds can absorb up to 10–12 times their weight in water, becoming gel-like and expanding in your stomach (great for decreasing appetite, not so great for your digestive process if you are dehydrated)
*Downside* - I’d be remiss not to mention that you’ll probably spend the next few hours finding gelatinous chia seeds stuck in your teeth 😜
