Chia Seeds for Weight Loss? A Doctor Weighs In on This Health Trend

Physician Dr. Ian Smith weighs in on a social media health trend-eating chia seeds for weight loss. Here’s why he says it works.

[@ericamichelle99]

I’m more shocked that she actually allowed him to speak without interrupting him.

[@shahagony4408]

It works. Less appetite and clear skin.❤ ❤

[@michelleheadley2911]

I think because it has fiber and fats it’s like more satiating. So you drink that and are less hungry and therefore you eat less which results in weight loss. I don’t think that it’s weight loss by chia seeds per se. More like the nutrients

[@moriahrose9449]

It's also because of the protein. 1 tablespoon is 2 grams of protein.

[@theparlourlady543]

Don’t you need to grind the chia up? It doesn’t seem to absorb and come out whole

[@Gisellej80]

Need some chia seeds

[@princesswilson5144]

I just bought some, I’m going to start after soaking them I’ll add them to my yogurt and I’ll make chia pudding just take a tablespoon of the chia seeds and add to a cup of almond or oat milk and put in fridge over night and hello breakfast

[@GladysZapanta-k1l]

I mix chia with wine or whiskey and I lost 10 pounds in about 2 weeks. I went to the doctor after chia intake to fix my ulcers. Chia works great. Eat pa more charing.🇺🇸

[@kateogork2973]

Do you just add it to the whiskey and drink or you let it soak in the whiskey/wine for some minutes?

[@moriahrose9449]

three to four hours?? Mine looked like that after 20 minutes 😂