Dr. Berg said eating chia seeds in gel firm is the best for our gut biom- I watched a video that we need to activate the chia seeds and to do make like gel consistency. Take 1 tbs of chia seed, and add 3 tbs of water and wait 10 minutes. Then add 3 more tbs of water and then gently stir and wait 10 more minutes. Then u get this gel like consistency to consume with yogurt or by itself. I saw where u can do with squeezing actual lemon and adding chia to soak and wait until it swells and then adding water as much water to tolerate the sourness and drink that cup u made. But getting that gel like consistency is the better way to go. Great for constipation and gut health. Have 1-2 tbs every day .. wishing everyone great health 😊
Hey does this mean the chia seeds have no effects if we eat them without first soaking them? For example, I tend to simply sprinkle it on top of my yogurt or in my cereal.. Is this wrong?
@ from the videos I have been seeing- they said the best way to take chia so that it doesn’t expand in your stomach. I would soak in water enough 10-15 minutes to let it swell and then add more water and wait. Easier to digest and u eat at already expanded in size. Maybe if u eat raw- I would grind in boxer to dust form so it doesn’t expand as much? Not sure- sorry. 😞 I get my organic seeds from Costco and I’m just eating with Greek yogurt after being soaked over a few days in fridge in small containers for my preferred serving size. Good luck
That’s such a detailed and helpful chia seed guide! 🌟 The gel form really does wonders for gut health and hydration. Have you tried the lemon version yet, or do you have a go-to chia gel recipe you swear by? 🍋🌱✨
I sprinkle my chia seed/ hemp seed/ flax seed mix into almost everything. I was about to be devastated if you were against them 😩 lol, love your videos so much, you really motivate to keep eating clean. 💕
Dr. Berg, I've been following your advice since 2017. Not only did I lose 35 pounds and keep it off, I just had my first A1c test. I scored 5.2. I feel like I'm winning the diabetes lottery. Thank you.
You mean chia seeds help constipation? My husband has big problem of pooping daily. Do you think taking chia seeds even just 2 tablespoons spoons help his problem?
I started looking into chia seeds a few months ago. Mainly for the little bit of extra fiber. I have definitely noticed positive effects on my stomach and "pipeline". I don't eat them every day, more like 3-5 times a week. I soak them in water and add them to my cooked rice and overnight oats.
@@badactor3440it lowers the GI of the oats. I add mine to rice and eat rice daily. And my blood sugar is low. Tested 2X my doc thought I had cut down on rice. I said nope I am eating more of it and white rice too 😂 the rice is covered with chia seeds. Basically looking like a white and black polka dots. 3 tbl spoons to a cup of rice
I started the day with a big bowl of chia pudding, sunflower & pumpkin seeds + almonds, used coconut milk and kefir I made, topped with raspberries and peaches. It's my first day trying "keto" and so far so good, I haven't had any sugar cravings! Im glad to have found you Dr. Eric Berg, you're changing lives all around the world, God bless you.
And here I was going into watching this, (based on the title of the video), thinking that you were "against" consuming Chia seeds, for some unknown reason, but you were just further enhancing the good info that I actually already knew about them... Thanks for bringing the benefits of totally natural foods into the limelight, because your overall nutrition and gut health are the MOST important things to know all about if you TRULY want to live your very best, happiest, healthiest, and most energetic life!
@@neoterra7072 Combining chia seeds with calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yogurt, or cheese can help prevent oxalates from binding to calcium in the body
The attraction of chia seeds to me is the gelatinous storage of water to help hydrating the body in the desert. It keeps the water in the body longer than drinking water alone, which just passes through. Indigenous knowledge.
@@Drberg Your dedication & diligence makes this channel one of the few that I will never stop coming back for & listening to. Thanks again for all you do. 🙏🙏🙏
Another use - refrigerator oatmeal. Mix the chia seeds and flax with oatmeal and your choice of milk. Chill overnight in the fridge. In the morning you can eat it in the cold or heated. I like to add a bit of maple syrup, shredded coconut and vanilla. Berries are another good addition. Whichever option you choose it makes a very quick breakfast and you get the chia gel.
My fridge outmeal had chia seeds, ground flax seed, walnuts, cocoa nibs, frozen wild blueberries, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg. I use oat milk with it. In the morning the berries have thawed and it's magical. I also use a blueberry, blackberry, raspberry frozen mix as well sometimes. ❤❤
Love it! I soak 2 TBS overnight in the fridge with a dash of salt. I add it to a hot cereal with hemp harts and pea protein powder, stevia and then almond butter with berries.
Greek yoghurt Vanilla (vegan) protein powder Banana Crushed cashew nuts Sprinkle chia seeds Drizzle raw honey This is an incredibly tasty concoction I came up with and what I eat for desert almost daily. Im happy chia seeds aren’t bad 😅
I had a terrible experience with Chia seeds. Even though I had soaked them overnight, some got stuck in my throat and it was the worst feeling ever! No matter what I did to try to get it out it never worked. I went to the ER And they cannot see anything, but I definitely could feel it. When I spoke with a few nurses, they told me that there’s not a lot of research done on these medically but they do see some people coming in with these clogging digestive track. I would say use it with caution from a personally Negative experience.
My chia seed recipe: 2T chia seeds, soaked in RO water 3/4 cup Greek yogurt 1 tsp monk fruit sweetener 1/2 t vanilla extract Mix together 1/2 cup blueberries Sprinkle with pecans (I use a salad topper from Costco that has pecans, dried cranberries and pepitas, because I love it) Enjoy!
I dont know why but i love just soaking 1tsp or2 of chia seeds and just drinking it plain!. I love what it does for my gut but its wierd i just like it! I wonder if we let the chia seeds sprout if using them for topping on salads is good for us too? Loved this video thank you!
.... i have a scoop of chia seeds with a heaped table of peanut butter and a teaspoon of coconut oil, with my first cup of coffee for the day. Next meal for me then, would be dinner at 19:30...
1/4 cup of chia seeds = 260 mg oxalate. 1 Tbs of Chia = 65 mg oxalate ( Toxic Superfoods by Sally Norton) Will use a small amount of those as “hermetic stress challenge” for my intestines. Maybe better than black tea because no caffeine content.
Just want to say thank you for all you do. I have learned so much from you and your videos and after putting just SOME of your tips into practice it's immediate that what you say works. Ignore the haters and keep educating people on getting healthy!!!!
I have an active ankylosis ( as ! Hlab 27 positive Plus high inflammation in my eye can I use it ? I heard it's bad for autoimmune disease 😞 please help me out
Thank you Dr. Berg, I have been soaking and eating chia seeds everyday , my cholesterol has dropped, and am feeling much better and healthier, try my best to put the right food on my plate.
You talked a lot about coffee, nuts, seeds so I'd like you to talk more about thylate. A lot of good foods including these have significant amount of thylates, which have the ability to block the body absorption of nutrients. So if you can help clarify what foods we should not have them together as for normal people who don't have chronic problems with the nutrient absorption.
So I started eating Chia Seeds because they seem to spike blood glucose less than wheat dextrin. I quickly realized they were like tapioca and went a little nuts. Then I started to wonder why my blood was so watery when I checked my blood glucose. After little cogitation on what changed I searched up the chia seeds and sure enough... Too many will thin your blood. And now I am here in the comments trying to see how much is too much and wondering why no one ever talks about that part.
@@janedoe1180 meanwhile the recipe on the back of the back called for ⅓ cup and a serving is 2 Tbsp. But it's just out in the grocery isle for people to just grab as a food item and good luck.
My a1c was high so about 3+ days a week, I started eating fat free greek yogurt, milk, chia, a little raw honey for sweet, mixed berries and keto nut granola and I've seen and felt a tremendous difference in my body.
Dr. Berg I started chia seeds in lowest quantity but after taking them my blood pressure became 90/70 which is low and even I had darkness and fainting like situation happening to me and I feel that even my blood sugar level is low. Although I have quit sugar for the last 1 month but never felt such condition which I faced after consuming chia seed. So what's the reason please guide.
Chia seeds when purchased , it is in bag. Should I raise it first to get rid of any dirt / dust before putting into the cup to soak it for consumption ?
It sounds great, but i always had problems with that. I was thinking of gut lining irritation because of the seed skin. Same problem with blacbberries and figs. I will try it again hoping of less problem. What about to grind it ato get the nutrients in it? Thank you!❤
I just watched another video or short that said don't eat when drinking lemon water. However, lemon chia water is a popular way to do it. Is it better to drink the lemon water and then maybe 30min later have a chia mixture? Or is it fine to have it together?
I couldnt help but think of the Chia pet. Remember them. I have started taking Cod Liver Oil. Still looking for the anti-inflammatory stuff. Gonna keep watching.
Chia is great 4 satiety’ I don’t feel like snacking thanks 2 chia it’s excellent for weight loss I blended hills bros double mocha cappuccino curry powder ice had it soak in fridge 24 hrs drank for a dinner meal lost 5lbs overnight 🤙
And you know this, how? You gave chia seeds to hampsters and saw which ones got impregnated the fastest? Or some randomized controlled experiment where half got a placebo, half got chia seeds and the chia seed group got pregnant faster and at higher rates? Please clarify how you know chia seeds are good for fertility. Or are you just making stuff up?
@@Drberg Thanks. I made the pudding too with fresh cherries & marble syrup. First time tasting. I wasn't sure if I like the texture at first but by the time I was done eating it I thought it was pretty darn great and it might be my new favorite breakfast :)
Chia seed pudding(chia seeds with canned coconut milk adding different berries and sometimes bone broth protien powder)is something i eat a couple times a week because it really soothes my gut.
I love to grind them up and stir in some cocoa powder, cinnamon and soy milk. I leave it in the fridge overnight and then top it with nut butter or something like that. It’s an easy breakfast for the days when I have to leave the house at 6 AM.
You had me act “beneficial for the gut” lol. I am always looking for food that are good for my gut. That’s the first and far most important thing I look at because hey, if I don’t feed these little guys I will live to regret it…
Not a single comment on the outstanding mineral profile of chia seeds. The importance of minerals will be the next trend of discoveries in nutritional science.
Dr.Berg could you please advise if consuming chia seeds is good for kidney patients whose uric acid and creatinine levels are high? I am advised to have less of protein in my diet as it caused to increase my uric acid levels. It’s a genetic thing we have in our family males. Please advise me should I consume chia seeds daily or not? 🙏🏻
I make an excellent drink with chia seed. Half cup water, 1 table spoon apple cider vinegar, squueze a lemon, add some ginger, pinch of turmeric, pinch of Himalayan salt and some ice. Nice drink you can try..
The bioavailability of plant protein is fairly low, with the exception of fermented plant matter. Very few plants come with all the EAAs, which means they are considered an incomplete protein source. I think this is why you cook rice and beans together, to make the proteins complete. Most plant proteins are difficult for humans to adequately digest, but not animals like cattle and goats. You can get fermented yellow pea protein, which has all the EAAs, but am unsure of anything else available, that's a complete plant based protein. After your beans and rice have cooked, you can add the Chia seeds and let them simmer during the cooling down phase. This is called 'carry over cooking' by chefs.
Theres something about that gelatinous substance that is very beneficial....i started putting maybe 3-4 tablespoons worth in my Morning shakes and 2 decades + of ulcer/stomach pain issues were resolved (with "maintenance") within a few days. This coming from someone whos easily tried 100+ assorted supps/remedies
I swear Dr Berg is in my head! I just bought chia seeds and began drinking them, having heard once they swell up they'll help keep you full (let them swell up first, don't drink them raw!). I was worried this was a waste but now I have this pudding recipe he gave us. Cool! Thanks Dr Berg!!
It is a mistake to think that oxalate awareness is something only those inclined to kidney/gall stones need exercise. Oxalates appear to implcated in more and more problems across a range of the body's organs.
It's a matter of frustration to me and many others on a quest for healthy eating that so many of the foods extolled for keto, low carb and healthy vegan (high carb) are right at the upper extreme of the oxalate scale... spinach/chard, almonds, cashews and some other nuts, avocado pears (high!), sweet potatoes (high!), raspberries (extreme!) (fortunately not the dark berries like blackberries, bilberries (blueberries), mulberries and loganberries).
The fact that nobody talks about the book Woman’s weight loss secrets: the unspoken truth, speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance
Dr. Berg said eating chia seeds in gel firm is the best for our gut biom- I watched a video that we need to activate the chia seeds and to do make like gel consistency. Take 1 tbs of chia seed, and add 3 tbs of water and wait 10 minutes. Then add 3 more tbs of water and then gently stir and wait 10 more minutes. Then u get this gel like consistency to consume with yogurt or by itself. I saw where u can do with squeezing actual lemon and adding chia to soak and wait until it swells and then adding water as much water to tolerate the sourness and drink that cup u made. But getting that gel like consistency is the better way to go. Great for constipation and gut health. Have 1-2 tbs every day .. wishing everyone great health 😊
Hey does this mean the chia seeds have no effects if we eat them without first soaking them? For example, I tend to simply sprinkle it on top of my yogurt or in my cereal.. Is this wrong?
@ from the videos I have been seeing- they said the best way to take chia so that it doesn’t expand in your stomach. I would soak in water enough 10-15 minutes to let it swell and then add more water and wait. Easier to digest and u eat at already expanded in size. Maybe if u eat raw- I would grind in boxer to dust form so it doesn’t expand as much? Not sure- sorry. 😞 I get my organic seeds from Costco and I’m just eating with Greek yogurt after being soaked over a few days in fridge in small containers for my preferred serving size. Good luck
That’s such a detailed and helpful chia seed guide! 🌟 The gel form really does wonders for gut health and hydration. Have you tried the lemon version yet, or do you have a go-to chia gel recipe you swear by? 🍋🌱✨
Thank you , wishing you great health too
I have been use chia,flaxseed and sesame seeds for my menopause symptoms and I am so happy with!
Nice!! Thanks for sharing, I'm in menopause and just started using chia seeds
Iam also planning to eat these three seeds
Chia seeds fixed SOOOOO many stomach issues for me, and even sleep since my stomach doesnt wake me up now. Love these silly little seeds.
how much do you take? do you take them alone or with other foods?
I sprinkle my chia seed/ hemp seed/ flax seed mix into almost everything. I was about to be devastated if you were against them 😩 lol, love your videos so much, you really motivate to keep eating clean. 💕
I think that's why you're so pretty
@@imranlion1996that’s creepy.
Haha I was the same, my daughter and myself have been having them for ages , was thinking was it a waste of time and money 🤣🤣
@@GenRN noo IAM not a bad person 😞😢
Thanks very much, really glad it motivates you. Keep going!
Dr. Berg, I've been following your advice since 2017. Not only did I lose 35 pounds and keep it off, I just had my first A1c test. I scored 5.2. I feel like I'm winning the diabetes lottery. Thank you.
That's awesome Julie🎉 congrats
Great reference for the channel👍
Amazing news on the test congratulations
Yayyyy!!
What all have you done? Is there a link to the video?
I have celiac and terrible bowl issues. I add 4-5 teaspoons of chia seeds to my morning protein shake and by doing so, I rarely have bowel issues now.
You mean chia seeds help constipation? My husband has big problem of pooping daily. Do you think taking chia seeds even just 2 tablespoons spoons help his problem?
@@PriscillaRobb Yes, it should help. Chiaseeds contain 34 grams of fiber per 100 grams of chiaseeds, which is an ENOURMOUS amount.
Maybe its the protein ?
I am also suffering from celiac disease
I started looking into chia seeds a few months ago. Mainly for the little bit of extra fiber. I have definitely noticed positive effects on my stomach and "pipeline". I don't eat them every day, more like 3-5 times a week. I soak them in water and add them to my cooked rice and overnight oats.
I sprinkle chia/flax/hemp on most of my food for crunch. Soluble fiber is magical stuff.
I'd skip the oats if I were you
Why@@badactor3440
Start to day. Excited to find what happens to my gut. Hopefully to help with cutting weight, Energy on and on. Can't wait. Hype or no Hype.
@@badactor3440it lowers the GI of the oats. I add mine to rice and eat rice daily. And my blood sugar is low. Tested 2X my doc thought I had cut down on rice. I said nope I am eating more of it and white rice too 😂 the rice is covered with chia seeds. Basically looking like a white and black polka dots. 3 tbl spoons to a cup of rice
I started the day with a big bowl of chia pudding, sunflower & pumpkin seeds + almonds, used coconut milk and kefir I made, topped with raspberries and peaches. It's my first day trying "keto" and so far so good, I haven't had any sugar cravings!
Im glad to have found you Dr. Eric Berg, you're changing lives all around the world, God bless you.
You are eating so healthy dayum
And here I was going into watching this, (based on the title of the video), thinking that you were "against" consuming Chia seeds, for some unknown reason, but you were just further enhancing the good info that I actually already knew about them...
Thanks for bringing the benefits of totally natural foods into the limelight, because your overall nutrition and gut health are the MOST important things to know all about if you TRULY want to live your very best, happiest, healthiest, and most energetic life!
Chia Seeds, Hemp Hearts, banana, berries and yogurt! Yum 🙂
Apparently you shouldn't mix bananas with berries, as it could reduce the potency of anti oxidants in berries
Chia seeds are high in oxalate
What is hemp hearts? Can you explain?
@@neoterra7072 Combining chia seeds with calcium-rich foods, such as milk, yogurt, or cheese can help prevent oxalates from binding to calcium in the body
The attraction of chia seeds to me is the gelatinous storage of water to help hydrating the body in the desert. It keeps the water in the body longer than drinking water alone, which just passes through.
Indigenous knowledge.
Have you tried Zen Basil seeds? They do the same thing. I like the taste better and not all the lectins.
@@leahr3971 after reading about zen basil seeds i think i may give them a try. no lechtins, low histamine, no oxlates. thanks!
Amazing ❤
Thank you for keeping this short, considering how small the chia seed is!
Not a problem at all.
There are so many of them though!
@@Drberg Your dedication & diligence makes this channel one of the few that I will never stop coming back for & listening to. Thanks again for all you do. 🙏🙏🙏
😂😂😅❤
😅
Barbara O'Neill from Australia speaks on Chia seeds too. Thank you Dr. Berg. As always🎉
Another use - refrigerator oatmeal. Mix the chia seeds and flax with oatmeal and your choice of milk. Chill overnight in the fridge. In the morning you can eat it in the cold or heated. I like to add a bit of maple syrup, shredded coconut and vanilla. Berries are another good addition. Whichever option you choose it makes a very quick breakfast and you get the chia gel.
My fridge outmeal had chia seeds, ground flax seed, walnuts, cocoa nibs, frozen wild blueberries, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg. I use oat milk with it. In the morning the berries have thawed and it's magical. I also use a blueberry, blackberry, raspberry frozen mix as well sometimes. ❤❤
This sounds so nasty lol
Don't need to put in the fridge, and don't heat the oatmeal, it destroys the glucosamine. Put berries on the next morning & eat.
I love chia seeds. Literally addicted! Great for my blood sugar
I added chia seeds to a healthy banana bread recipe and it's a game changer. It helps keep it so moist and full of flavour!
Mine sharing the recipe?
That's a great idea!
I've been eating chia seeds to help mitigate my IBS-C for a few years now. It's one of the few foods that actually work for me.
That surprises me lol. The first two days I was on it it was awful!
@@CityChristina what happened? And what's the rest of your diet like?
wait wouldnt that aggravate it?
Soaked chia seeds + Greek Yogurt + chopped Mangoes! One of the best combos ever!
What type of chia seeds do you use please?
Oohh...Sounds delicious!! I'll have to try this!! Thanks!! 😋
I like chia seed soaked in milk or cream, add some fruit yogurt & fruit pcs 🔥
I would use regular yogurt. Greek yogurt is just yogurt with the good whey removed.
@@Opinion-k7k the usual plain chia seeds that are available in all grocery stores! I think there's only one variety of chia seeds that exists!
My chia seed recipe-
2 bananas 🍌
5 Tbls Chia seeds
1/ 1/4 cup Choc. AlMilk
1 tsp. Vanilla
Bananas are full of sugar and are not recommended as part of your keto diet if you are doing the keto protocal just a note.
I blend chia seeds in my morning smoothies. Along with, flax and collagen.
I’ve been waiting for you to talk about chia seeds, finally 🎉
Love it! I soak 2 TBS overnight in the fridge with a dash of salt. I add it to a hot cereal with hemp harts and pea protein powder, stevia and then almond butter with berries.
Thank you for sharing!
Adding chia seeds to my diet brought my LDL down from 346 MG/DL to 78 MG/DL when nothing else would.
That's for telling me☺️...it should be easier now
It seems like chia poisoning. If they work that way to lower LDL it’s just “ plain scary”, more powerful than statins?
Can you share how much of the chia seeds you were eating and how often in order to bring your LDL down?
@@jenniferemmons9161 I consume 2 tablespoons nearly every day. I think I started the chia seeds about one month before I had blood work done.
@@jenniferemmons9161 I consumed 2 tbs every day in yogurt.
Greek yoghurt
Vanilla (vegan) protein powder
Banana
Crushed cashew nuts
Sprinkle chia seeds
Drizzle raw honey
This is an incredibly tasty concoction I came up with and what I eat for desert almost daily. Im happy chia seeds aren’t bad 😅
Chia seeds soaked in almond milk makes a delicious pudding.
I had a terrible experience with Chia seeds. Even though I had soaked them overnight, some got stuck in my throat and it was the worst feeling ever! No matter what I did to try to get it out it never worked. I went to the ER And they cannot see anything, but I definitely could feel it. When I spoke with a few nurses, they told me that there’s not a lot of research done on these medically but they do see some people coming in with these clogging digestive track. I would say use it with caution from a personally Negative experience.
I started chia seed and oats with yougurt,fresh fruits and dry fruits .i m feelin energy booster.❤❤❤❤
The chia gel also very gently cleans out the gut lining
Very good, thanks for sharing!
I've heard, it removed bad cholesterol
Since eating chia seeds my stool has become much healthier!
Dr. BERG is a life saver especially when you are in the fitness industry.
Keep it up love from MIZORAM/ Hyderabad ❤❤❤
Chia means strength in Maya, it was first harvested in the state of Chiapas, Mexico which means the river of strength.
Thanks for the history, glad it was Mexico not Asia
That's good to know, because I've been mostly eating chia seeds to help me with regularity
Sure. Glad to share this info on chia seeds. Wishing you good health.
Ohhh... I make the chai seed pudding with coconut milk, cacao powder and munk fruit .
What is munk fruit?
Depends on ones age, and other personal metabolic circumstances. Oxalate can be problematic with some people.
My chia seed recipe:
2T chia seeds, soaked in RO water
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp monk fruit sweetener
1/2 t vanilla extract
Mix together
1/2 cup blueberries
Sprinkle with pecans (I use a salad topper from Costco that has pecans, dried cranberries and pepitas, because I love it)
Enjoy!
How much water do you use to soak the chia seeds? Do you pour off excess water after soaking? This sounds delicious! Thank you!
What’s RO water?
@@GenRN No don’t pour off the 1/2 cup water.
@@NameLess-kj1kk RO= reverse osmosis. Pure water.
@@NameLess-kj1kk reverse osmosis water. But any water you have access to is fine
I have used chia ground up to a flour. Why shouldn't I use chia seeds in a ground form?
I dont know why but i love just soaking 1tsp or2 of chia seeds and just drinking it plain!. I love what it does for my gut but its wierd i just like it! I wonder if we let the chia seeds sprout if using them for topping on salads is good for us too?
Loved this video thank you!
.... i have a scoop of chia seeds with a heaped table of peanut butter and a teaspoon of coconut oil, with my first cup of coffee for the day. Next meal for me then, would be dinner at 19:30...
1/4 cup of chia seeds = 260 mg oxalate. 1 Tbs of Chia = 65 mg oxalate ( Toxic Superfoods by Sally Norton) Will use a small amount of those as “hermetic stress challenge” for my intestines. Maybe better than black tea because no caffeine content.
A more nuanced perspective would be great, factoring in antinutrients.
I love you doctor ❤ from India i following u since 2018 ur my real God, i will meet u brother 🤩🤗
Just want to say thank you for all you do. I have learned so much from you and your videos and after putting just SOME of your tips into practice it's immediate that what you say works. Ignore the haters and keep educating people on getting healthy!!!!
You're welcome! It's great that you found the information helpful.
I have an active ankylosis ( as ! Hlab 27 positive Plus high inflammation in my eye can I use it ? I heard it's bad for autoimmune disease 😞 please help me out
Hey Amad, I also have the same disease. Chia seeds are good to consume in AS.
I was waiting for you to mention the gel. Thank you Doc, well done! Keep it coming. Your videos are very important at this point in human history😊 🤗
Most welcome. I'm glad you liked this post.
Thank you Dr. Berg, I have been soaking and eating chia seeds everyday , my cholesterol has dropped, and am feeling much better and healthier, try my best to put the right food on my plate.
Most welcome!
Milled chia seeds are easiest to digest!
You talked a lot about coffee, nuts, seeds so I'd like you to talk more about thylate. A lot of good foods including these have significant amount of thylates, which have the ability to block the body absorption of nutrients. So if you can help clarify what foods we should not have them together as for normal people who don't have chronic problems with the nutrient absorption.
So I started eating Chia Seeds because they seem to spike blood glucose less than wheat dextrin. I quickly realized they were like tapioca and went a little nuts. Then I started to wonder why my blood was so watery when I checked my blood glucose. After little cogitation on what changed I searched up the chia seeds and sure enough... Too many will thin your blood. And now I am here in the comments trying to see how much is too much and wondering why no one ever talks about that part.
A teaspoon in my opinion is ok per day.
@@janedoe1180 meanwhile the recipe on the back of the back called for ⅓ cup and a serving is 2 Tbsp. But it's just out in the grocery isle for people to just grab as a food item and good luck.
1T a day in my “gruel” with hemp hearts, sprouted oats, flax, seaweed of the day, quinoa, almonds or pine nuts or sprouted pumpkin seeds
Thank you! I’ve been wondering about this lately cuz I have been putting chia on my breakfast for so long that I’ve forgotten why I do it
You are welcome, glad you agree.
Dr Berg, what are the benefits of Basil seeds? Are they less estrogenic than chia of flax?
Thanks for sharing and talking about chia seeds. A little of it goes a long way.
You're absolutely welcome!
My a1c was high so about 3+ days a week, I started eating fat free greek yogurt, milk, chia, a little raw honey for sweet, mixed berries and keto nut granola and I've seen and felt a tremendous difference in my body.
Dr. Berg I started chia seeds in lowest quantity but after taking them my blood pressure became 90/70 which is low and even I had darkness and fainting like situation happening to me and I feel that even my blood sugar level is low. Although I have quit sugar for the last 1 month but never felt such condition which I faced after consuming chia seed. So what's the reason please guide.
2tbs chia seeds soaked in water, 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp honey and full milk yogurt. Its my dinner and happy about it
Chia seed pudding is a yummy way to get your fill😊.
THANK YOU SO MUCH for your research and for sharing it with us in such a great way! You're an excellent teacher Dr. Berg
You're absolutely welcome! It's great that you found the information helpful.
Thanks to Chia seeds I'm 135 years old. All my pain has gone and I no longer rely on doctor medications.
I turn 169 next week! Way to go Chia seeds lol
I am 300 tomorrow 😂😂😂
😅❤😂
Hope to live until the day of doom. 😂
😮😮😅😊@@purplegh0st311
Can you do a similar video on basil seeds please
Chia seeds are amazing and enjoy my eggs too thanks for sharing
You are welcome, glad you enjoyed them!
Chia seeds when purchased , it is in bag. Should I raise it first to get rid of any dirt / dust before putting into the cup to soak it for consumption ?
Soaked and (ideally) fermented, chia seeds are great. 👍
Thanks!
How do you ferment them?
how long to ferment at ambient temperatures?
@@bonsummers2657 I fermented the whole night.
How to ferment chia seeds
What are your thoughts on sprouting them and eating them as sprouts?
True it's great for gut, very good
Thanks. Had just added chia seeds to my grocery list.
Most welcome!
It sounds great, but i always had problems with that. I was thinking of gut lining irritation because of the seed skin. Same problem with blacbberries and figs. I will try it again hoping of less problem. What about to grind it ato get the nutrients in it? Thank you!❤
Very good information Dr Berg thank you so much.
I also noticed you made 12 million subscribers; congratulations🎉
I just watched another video or short that said don't eat when drinking lemon water. However, lemon chia water is a popular way to do it. Is it better to drink the lemon water and then maybe 30min later have a chia mixture? Or is it fine to have it together?
Hi
Sir
Any benefit about bees products
Like propolis
Gelly royal
I couldnt help but think of the Chia pet. Remember them. I have started taking Cod Liver Oil. Still looking for the anti-inflammatory stuff. Gonna keep watching.
I have IBS and chia seeds litterally do wreck my gut, even though I enjoy eating them...
Chia is great 4 satiety’ I don’t feel like snacking thanks 2 chia it’s excellent for weight loss I blended hills bros double mocha cappuccino curry powder ice had it soak in fridge 24 hrs drank for a dinner meal lost 5lbs overnight 🤙
hills bros double mocha cappuccino curry powder ice ???
Amazing, thanks for sharing your tips!
They are good for fertility aswell, really good.
And you know this, how? You gave chia seeds to hampsters and saw which ones got impregnated the fastest? Or some randomized controlled experiment where half got a placebo, half got chia seeds and the chia seed group got pregnant faster and at higher rates? Please clarify how you know chia seeds are good for fertility. Or are you just making stuff up?
I have heard that Basil seeds are much better than chia seeds. Is it true Dr. Berg? Would like to know what you think of Basil seeds.
Okay. This was good to know. I'm going make that pudding. Thanks for the info 👍
Happy that you found it useful!
@@Drberg Thanks. I made the pudding too with fresh cherries & marble syrup. First time tasting. I wasn't sure if I like the texture at first but by the time I was done eating it I thought it was pretty darn great and it might be my new favorite breakfast :)
Any particular chia seeds you personally recommend Dr Berg? Thank you in advance 🙏🏾
I don't have a specific recommendation at this time.
Always something new i hear in your content, thank you Dr berg.
I'm glad that you like the information here.
Chia seed pudding(chia seeds with canned coconut milk adding different berries and sometimes bone broth protien powder)is something i eat a couple times a week because it really soothes my gut.
Wonderful, thanks for sharing!
I make lemonade and always add chia seeds to it, somehow it tastes extra refreshing
That's great, thanks for sharing.
Making lemonade with chia is popular in Central America. Something that I learned living in Nicaragua.
@@ibelieve722in Mexico too
What about sprouted chia seeds is there any research on eating them as a sprout and if so is it beneficial
I love to grind them up and stir in some cocoa powder, cinnamon and soy milk.
I leave it in the fridge overnight and then top it with nut butter or something like that. It’s an easy breakfast for the days when I have to leave the house at 6 AM.
He said don't grind them
Is it ok to consume chia seeds if you have fibroids?
Wonderful content, Dr Berg. Thank you ❤😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
You had me act “beneficial for the gut” lol. I am always looking for food that are good for my gut. That’s the first and far most important thing I look at because hey, if I don’t feed these little guys I will live to regret it…
Now I have to try these. It's been on the "to do" list for a while. Thank you for the reminder. 💪🙂👍
Very glad to be of help.
Whew. I just bought a big bag of organic chia seeds. Glad it wasn't a waste.
That's great, give it a try!
Love from India 🇮🇳
Appreciated, thanks for watching!
So glad you talked about this! The idea of lectins is scaring a lot of people off. Why not grind them? Just curious!
Not a single comment on the outstanding mineral profile of chia seeds. The importance of minerals will be the next trend of discoveries in nutritional science.
He did mention the mineral content.
Dr. Berg has already done countless videos on the importance of basic and trace minerals.
@@s.s.2633 The minerals in Chia seeds, or minerals in general?..
I'm referring to the mineral profile of chia seeds
Dr.Berg could you please advise if consuming chia seeds is good for kidney patients whose uric acid and creatinine levels are high? I am advised to have less of protein in my diet as it caused to increase my uric acid levels. It’s a genetic thing we have in our family males. Please advise me should I consume chia seeds daily or not? 🙏🏻
Thank you so much Doctor. I love chia seeds pudding with powdered flax seeds and nuts.
Wonderful!
I make an excellent drink with chia seed. Half cup water, 1 table spoon apple cider vinegar, squueze a lemon, add some ginger, pinch of turmeric, pinch of Himalayan salt and some ice. Nice drink you can try..
Thank you for sharing!
The bioavailability of plant protein is fairly low, with the exception of fermented plant matter. Very few plants come with all the EAAs, which means they are considered an incomplete protein source. I think this is why you cook rice and beans together, to make the proteins complete. Most plant proteins are difficult for humans to adequately digest, but not animals like cattle and goats. You can get fermented yellow pea protein, which has all the EAAs, but am unsure of anything else available, that's a complete plant based protein.
After your beans and rice have cooked, you can add the Chia seeds and let them simmer during the cooling down phase. This is called 'carry over cooking' by chefs.
Hey what else you know thank you
Thanks for your input.
Bee pollen is a complete protein
There’s been info around for over 50 years on how to combine foods to make complete protein.
Chick peas
I'm addicted to coconut chia seed pudding. I make my own and hand squeeze my own coconut milk.
Theres something about that gelatinous substance that is very beneficial....i started putting maybe 3-4 tablespoons worth in my
Morning shakes and 2 decades + of ulcer/stomach pain issues were resolved (with "maintenance") within a few days. This coming from someone whos easily tried 100+ assorted supps/remedies
I swear Dr Berg is in my head! I just bought chia seeds and began drinking them, having heard once they swell up they'll help keep you full (let them swell up first, don't drink them raw!). I was worried this was a waste but now I have this pudding recipe he gave us. Cool! Thanks Dr Berg!!
Thank you, Dr Berg. Great content.
You are welcome, thanks for watching.
Thanks doc! Spot on- just have to confirm cause I did my own research and you sir are spot on!!!❤
You're absolutely welcome!
Hmmm. I wonder about the oxalate content of chia. High, I suspect. Almonds and almond milk?... Very high in oxalates!
It is a mistake to think that oxalate awareness is something only those inclined to kidney/gall stones need exercise. Oxalates appear to implcated in more and more problems across a range of the body's organs.
It's a matter of frustration to me and many others on a quest for healthy eating that so many of the foods extolled for keto, low carb and healthy vegan (high carb) are right at the upper extreme of the oxalate scale... spinach/chard, almonds, cashews and some other nuts, avocado pears (high!), sweet potatoes (high!), raspberries (extreme!) (fortunately not the dark berries like blackberries, bilberries (blueberries), mulberries and loganberries).
1/4 cup of chia seeds = 260 mg of oxalates ( 1 Tbs = 65 mg)
@@jolantawozniak2132 Thank you. That is pretty high!
The levels of oxalates in chia seeds are not typically high enough to cause health concerns for most people.
I threw my chia seeds away. Don’t remember why. Now I have to buy more. Need to soak them before I add to my Greek yogurt
how bout the oxalates?
Overhyped
Hello, you might find this article informative 👉 www.drberg.com/blog/high-oxalate-foods