Chia Seeds

[scorpio2479 237]

Does anyone take Chia Seeds? If so are you allowed to take them post-op?

[Katie713 423]

I would think once you are cleared to start eating normal foods these are fine to include in your diet. I plan on getting some at Sprouts soon to try out and see if I like them. They have been known to assist with the feeling of fullness and the absorbption of carbs. They don't taste like much, they take on the flavor of whatever to mix them into - and are tapioca like in texture. Perhaps research some ways you can work them into your diet. I am almost 5 months out so I know I can try them anytime.

Here's some info:

The gel that is formed in the stomach creates a physical barrier between carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them down, thus slowing the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar.

In addition to the obvious benefits for diabetics, this slowing in the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar offers the ability for creating endurance. Carbohydrates are the fuel for energy in our bodies. Prolonging their conversion into sugar stabilizes metabolic changes, diminishing the surges of highs and lows creating a longer duration in their fueling effects.

[Rootman 1,101]

Great info Katie - I take them becasue they make my bowell movements very regular. Best thing I've taken in almost 40 years of Constipation issues.

[scorpio2479 237]

I currently take them & was just wondering if I would b able to tolerate them after being sleeved? I am scheduled for surgery 9.20.12. I love the texture & actually just wet my finger and get as much as I can & eat them plain:-) They seem to keep me fuller longer. Great info & thx for ur response.

[sarsar 824]

I love them, especially in my yogurt! Not sure when you can start eating them bc I just started eating them a few months ago and I am 15 months out.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

slowing in the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar offers the ability for creating endurance. Carbohydrates are the fuel for energy in our bodies. Prolonging their conversion into sugar stabilizes metabolic changes, diminishing the surges of highs and lows creating a longer duration in their fueling effects.

Katie713

thanx for sharing the benefits of chia seeds - never tried chia seeds before - now on my grocery list

[Robyn Owens-Miille 132]

Once I was cleared for regular foods I could have them.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Great info Katie - I take them becasue they make my bowell movements very regular. Best thing I've taken in almost 40 years of Constipation issues.

How do you eat yours? Do you make the chia gel?

[Robyn Owens-Miille 132]

I found a recipe I am going to try. I want to mix this into my yogurt! I may use mixed berries because that's what I have in my freezer.

http://rabbitfoodformybunnyteeth.com/cherry-chia-jam/

Cherry Chia Jam

Makes about 1 cup of jam

1 cup black cherries (I used frozen pitted)

1 Tbsp chia seeds

1 Tbsp water

Defrost the cherries under warm Water until thawed and remove pits if necessary. Place the cherries and 1 Tbsp of water in a blender and pulse until cherries are mashed, but not completely pureéd. Transfer the mashed cherries to a jar and stir in the chia seeds. Refrigerate for about 60 minutes until chia seeds expand and turn the content into a thick jam.

[Rootman 1,101]

How do you eat yours? Do you make the chia gel?

Just the seeds, they soon gel when you put them in something. I have 2 teaspoons in a SF pudding for lunch and 2 tespoons in a yogurt for supper. I really like the tapiocca type texture they add. The have no real taste at all that I can discern.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I made some chia gel today out of Water. Nasty. How can something with absolutely no taste make me gag? It's the texture really, kinda like slime with sand in it.

So tonight I followed Rootmans advice and put 2 teaspoons in a SF chocolate pudding cup....now that was good.

[Happy Camper 266]

Hi all,

Ok I looked up the Chia Seeds and seriously they are the same ones used to grow the "Chia Pets". I had NO IDEA you could or would eat them??? I am game, gonna have to find them and try

Thanks for posting!

[Nate 292]

Here's a little story ya'll might find amusing.

Back when I was trying to lose weight pre sleeve I had heard about the wonders of chia seeds. So I went to the Health food Store and bought a decent size container. Rushed home ready and raring to try them out. I quickly skimmed over the directions... Take 2 TEASPOONS... Upon opening the container there was one of those measuring cups inside, the kind that comes in cans of coffee. I failed to notice the measurements on the side of it and proceeded to mix 2 of the measuring cups of chia seeds into a container of strawberry yogurt and downed it as fast as I could.

I was fine for an hour or so. Then I started getting an uneasy feeling. My stomach was rumbling and grumbling and next thing I know I have to go running for the bathroom. I then spent the next 6 hours making regular trips to the bathroom with explosive diarrhea, cursing my decision to buy chia seeds. LOL <-- sorry if the last part is TMI

Lesson learned: ALWAYS read the side of the cup for proper measurement!

[Rootman 1,101]

LOL Nate! SURPRISE!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Mark me down as a believer. I've been putting them in my SF pudding and also in my Protein Shakes. Don't even notice they are there. Best part is, now my daily "function" is back to normal.