7 Chia Seed Mistakes That Cause Bloating - Do This Instead

If chia seed water made you MORE bloated, gassy, or constipated, you likely made one of these 7 mistakes. Chia seeds form a gel called mucilage which is soluble fiber. One tablespoon gives about 5g fiber. That fiber can help you feel full and support regular digestion, but only if you soak it and drink enough water after. This video shows the 7 mistakes and the fix for each one. Correct recipe I use: 250ml water 1 tbsp chia seeds Wait 10-15 mins, stir once Juice of half a lemon Stir and drink 30 mins before lunch Plus 1 extra glass of plain water after TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Why chia can bloat you 0:35 What mucilage actually is 2:00 Mistake 1: Eating dry chia 4:30 Mistake 2: Not drinking water after 6:30 Mistake 3: Too much too fast 8:30 Mistake 4: Soaking less than 10 mins 10:30 Mistake 5: Adding sugar and juice 13:00 Mistake 6: Wrong timing 15:30 Mistake 7: Expecting flat tummy in 3 days 17:30 Correct recipe + recap Safety: Always soak chia first, never eat dry chia by the spoon due to choking risk. Start with 1 teaspoon per day and increase slowly. If you have swallowing problems, kidney disease, or take blood sugar or blood pressure meds, check with your clinician first. Which mistake did you make? Comment number 1-7 below. I read all comments. Type BLOATED if you want part 2: 3 Chia Breakfasts That Do NOT Cause Bloating. #chiaseeds #chiaseedwater #bloatingremedies #guthealth #chiaseedsmistakes