A registered dietitian and a gastroenterologist explain the health benefits of chia seeds and how they can be eaten safely.

Chia seeds are rich in fiber and can help relieve constipation, but do they really make you poop? Here's what we know and how ...

So, filling up on chia seed water can also help keep your mood ... she suggests testing it out when there’s a bathroom close by, just to be safe. “I don’t recommend trying it out for the ...

Chia seeds are tiny, edible seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica. They’re usually either black or white, and often have mottled grey spots when you look at them up close. Despite their small ...

While soluble fiber may slow digestion, insoluble fiber adds bulk to your stool and may speed up the passage of food through your gut. Insoluble fiber in both flax and chia seeds can act as a mild ...

“Unlike flaxseeds, chia seeds don’t need to be ground up to be more bioavailable. However, it is important to note that when dry chia seeds meet liquid, they expand significantly—over 10 ...

When you’re looking at fat content, chia seeds and flaxseeds are just about even. A serving of each type of seeds will contain about 9 grams of fat, which is made up almost entirely of heart ...

Eating chia seeds dry could pose a choking risk, thanks to their ability to absorb liquid and expand up to 27 times their weight in water. While it’s recommended to avoid eating large amounts of ...

When whipping up chia seed water, Amidor recommends two key strategies: Giving the seeds time to bloom and absorb the liquid, and “starting with a lower amount (1 teaspoon) and working your way ...

Don’t let their tiny size deceive you; chia seeds are potent little packages. They brim with nutrients many of us fall short of — fiber, calcium, magnesium and iron — plus they are rich in ...