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Drink More Water!

Start your day of by drinking 8-12oz of water in the morning.  This is particularly important during a diet change as it improves cognitive function, gastrointestinal function, kidney function, decrease headaches.

Keep a bottle of water on your night table and as you wake up you can gulp it down.

If you need a little flavour in your water, add a slice of lemon or try this recipe

Make it Sweet: Add maple syrup.

Make it Spicy:  Add a pinch of cayenne pepper. 

This recipe was originally posted on Whole Hearted Holistics.

 

What are Chia Seeds?

Despite their small size, chia seeds are full of important nutrients.

They are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants, and they provide fiber, iron, and calcium.

Omega-3 fatty acids help raise HDL cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol that protects against heart attack and stroke.

Remember the chia pets that were popular in the 1990s? Chia seeds are the same small seeds you used to grow an Afro in your Homer Simpson terracotta vase.

 

Fast Facts on Chia Seeds:

Here are some key points about chia seeds. More detail is in the main article.

  • Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants, iron, and calcium.
  • A 28-gram, or 1-ounce, serving of chia seeds also contains 5.6 grams of protein.
  • Mixed with water, they can replace egg in vegan cooking.
  • Chia seeds can be eaten cooked or raw, but they should be added to another food or soaked before eating. {source}
Chia Lemon Water
Chia Lemon Water
Servings Prep Time
1drink 5minutes
Servings Prep Time
1drink 5minutes
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1/4 Lemon juiced
Servings: drink
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
  • 1/4 Lemon juiced
Servings: drink
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Instructions
  1. Stir together all ingredients in a tall glass or mason jar.
  2. Let sit for 5 minutes or until chia seeds swell. Enjoy!
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5 Comments

  1. Jacqueline Sankey says:
    September 21, 2020 at 12:43 pm

    Hello I’m interested in trying lemon water with the chia seeds what is the best seeds to purchase

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    • Jill Carnahan, MD says:
      September 22, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      Hi Jacqueline
      I use Salba brand chia seed but any good organic brand will do
      warmly
      Dr Jill

       Reply
  2. karen mcdonald says:
    January 27, 2021 at 2:31 am

    I iwould like morel information on dietary recipes on chia seeds. For food and drinks

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  3. Stephanie says:
    February 7, 2021 at 11:41 am

    How long can I have this out? Like can I prep them and put them in the Frig? and So I can drink them daily?

     Reply
    • Jill Carnahan, MD says:
      February 7, 2021 at 12:39 pm

      You should be able to drink in a day or two but it may thicken in fridge

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