chia questions

heartshapedsky

1. once you soak chia, do you rinse? (it’s so gelatinous!)

2. how long do they keep in the fridge after soaking?

3. serving size ideas? for example: how much is too much in a smoothie?

thanks! ami

RawNutrition.ca

1. No need to rinse, you can eat the gel.

2. I would say about 3 days (fresh is best)

3. You can use chia instead of flax seeds in most dehydrator recipes that use flax as a way to bind the ingredients together.

Try these Chia beverage recipes from Kristen Suzanne

Chia Fresca Breeze I Yield 1 serving

2 teaspoons chia seeds

1 cup water

Juice of 1 orange

2 teaspoons Raw agave nectar

pinch cinnamon

Stir all of the ingredients together in your favorite drinking glass and enjoy.

Chia Fresca Breeze II Yield 1 serving

2 teaspoons chia seeds

1 cup water

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons Raw agave nectar

pinch cayenne pepper

Stir all of the ingredients together in your favorite drinking glass and enjoy.

heartshapedsky

thank you! i think this means i should through out the chia i’ve had in the fridge since last wednesday!

thanks again!

pianissima

there’s a chia pudding recipe on this site i’ve wanted to try but don’t have the seeds yet.

i had a “rice pudding” (more like tapioca, but who cares?) with cardammon at pure food and wine made with chia seeds… oh my lord! divine!

kevin7197

Chia seeds will keep in gel form for up to 2 weeks! Definitely keep the gel intact, it provides many benefits!

heartshapedsky

thanks kevin! luckily i haven’t tossed them yet!!

kevin7197

To answer your question about chia in smoothies, you’ll want to figure on a ratio of about one part chia to 9 parts liquid. In a 16 oz drink, you would want about 2-3 tablespoons. Remember to grind them up to get the full benefits of the seeds!

Karuna

You need to grind the chia seeds before adding liquid?

kevin7197

You don’t “need” to grind them but just like with flax you will reap more benefits!

Karuna

Then grind I will – thanks Kevin. :)