Chia Seeds
I apologize if I'm starting a post that has been discussed before. It's been a while since I've been on here. My surgery was 3.5 years ago. Anyway... the other day at work this girl had her water bottle and I asked her, "Do you have bugs in your water???" And she said that they were chia seeds. They have protein, fiber, calcium and all kinds of other nutrients. So I tried it and it's great! After about 10 minutes the seeds get a slimy gel coating and they make drinking water fun! It's like I'm eating my water.
I have a hard time getting enough fluids. I don't like ANYTHING with the least little bit of artificial sweetener taste. I've tried them all and can't do them. Yuck! So it's great to have maybe found something that can help me get more fluids.
Does anyone know of a reason that we VSG'ers shouldn't be having Chia seeds in our water?
Thanks
I eat a TBS of Chia seeds in my yogurt every day. I would not recommend them for anyone early out as they are a seed and could easily be caught in a healing sleeve's staple line. I like them for the Omega 3s and for the texture they add to the yogurt. Overall, they are supposed to be quite beneficial in one's diet. I figure I could spend 60 calories a day on things that are far worse!
^^What Kairk said - I eat 1 TB about every other day in my yogurt. I didn't like adding them to my shakes or other liquids because it seemed like more stuck to the sides of the cup or bottle than I actually ingested. If this helps you get in your water then I saw go for it. You're far enough out that there shouldn't be any issues.