Healthy Chia Seed Detox Drink - How To & Recipe

[@SlickClicks]

I think the term you meant to use is "hydrate" rather than "ferment". Chia does not ferment but it is highly absorbent and absorbs 10 times its weight in fluid. Rather than the way shown here I would recommend soaking the chia in whatever fluid you intend for at least an hour. And a 2 to 1 ratio is not enough, you probably need a 5 to 1 ratio with fluid at least. If it is not completely hydrated it could be constipating - because it will soak up the fluid in your stomach instead. The method shown here would leave the seeds only partially hydrated when consumed. But yes, as described heating the water speeds up the hydration process. For a beginner two tablespoons can be a *lot* to start out with, I would suggest 1 or two teaspoons and slowly work your way up to a higher amount. If you are soaking chia way ahead of time it is a good idea to refrigerate or the chia will start sprouting in a few days. Nothing wrong with that but sprouts may not be what you want in a drink, it will be more of a salad thing. And what someone said earlier is incorrect - hydrating it in the fridge overnight does not decrease its weight-loss effect. Its weight loss effect is caused by the fact that it is a low-glycemic food which will help regulate insulin and normalize your sugar metabolism. But it is important to understand that simply drinking chia and eating cheesecake after won't lead to weight loss. It is not magic, it decreases your cravings by stabilizing sugar in your blood. But it won't stop you from overeating if you are determined enough. IJS.

[@lathapillai8990]

Well explained , thanks

[@dronepilotcanadian6427]

Awesome , I'm new to chia seeds as I stated in my comment your comment explained a lot for me thank you .

[@ourgiftisLOVE]

i have a question, since you seem like you're more advanced than me with your Chia knowledge... im a beginner with the Chia seeds & just started 2 days ago. I actually just added them in my room-temperature water and added lemon and just drank it right after i dumped them in. I noticed i have been having stomach/diarrhea issues latley... Does that have anything to do with the way im using the Chia seeds, because i haven't been letting it soak or putting it in the refrigerator...??? i just throw it in my water and drink it... Have i been doing it wrong?! Plz help me!!! 😖

[@SlickClicks]

Without knowing all the details I have to guess a little but my initial thoughts are: The way you describe is clearly the wrong way to consume chia as I tried describing above. Just adding water and chia and drinking is not much different than just swallowing chia and drinking water after. Chia takes a very long time to fully saturate by absorbing water. In a minute it will absorb almost nothing. If you consume it unhydrated it will hydrate in your stomach with your gastric juices. And as a result your digestive tract will dry out and nothing will move in your digestive system until your body can secrete enough fluid to fully hydrate it again. It is (almost) like swallowing some dry cement. As an experiment take a teaspoon of chia, add a teaspoon or two of water to it, mix it well and let it sit for a while and look at it. It will become like cement. You don't really want that happening inside your stomach. Chia should be fully saturated when you consume it to reduce the odds of constipation. Soak it for a minimum of half an hour but preferraby longer. You can experiment with ratios but one tablespoon to a glass of water is about right. But you may like it a bit thinner or thicker. The key is it should at least be thin enough to flow like honey. Preferrably thinner. In addition, if you are not accustomed to a soluble high fiber dietary fiber like chia your body could take some time to get accustomed to it. So maybe start with a teaspoon a day and wait a week or two till your body is accustomed to it (no stomach heaviness/discomfort) and increase by a teaspoon at time. You may have to increase your consumption of water a bit when you start taking chia. Just experiment as

[@ourgiftisLOVE]

+Melvin Menezes Thank you SO much for your reply and suggestion! Now i know a little more about it than i did an hr ago! Can i soak the chia seeds in a container in a room-temperature area overnight?

[@Landrew0]

I do it a simpler way. I put 12 teaspoons of seeds in a quart of water, shake or stir it every 5 minutes about 3 times, then let it sit in the fridge. Whenever I want to make a chia drink, I pour it in a glass and add flavoring.

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Chia will grow in pretty much any liquid but I like to pre-soak in water so its straight water that the chia seeds are soaking up. I find they also become more jelly and last longer if you want to make a large batch.

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Yes! Just add them straight to water and allow them to become jelly like before consuming to get the full body cleansing they provide. Great to have before working out or a run because chia helps store water in your body and keep you hydrated longer! hope that helps:)

[@MarieBrewer]

I used to put chia seed in my morning smoothie, now I put them in my lemon water! Thanks HealthNutNutrition !! Ms. M

[@TheHerbivore7]

how much chia seed, should go into a drink per day, Marie ?

[@goner1753]

Marie Squire 2-3 teaspoons

[@mistymori8904]

I don't think "ferment" means what she thinks it means...

[@HealthNutNutrition]

+Misty Mori Yes sorry i didnt mean to say ferment ;) but you get what I mean

[@bootnreboot7456]

+HealthNutNutrition I just use the term "soak" ,..."let your chia seeds soak in the water for about 20 minutes"

[@jan3211200]

+HealthNutNutrition the fiberous shell soaks up the water and thats why it turns gel like

[@samanthanguyen1745]

Boot Nreboot

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Since chia contains a lot of fibre you want to gradually increase your daily consumption of chia as it can be a shock to your system. I would say max 1 tbsp. a day is enough to get the full benefits. If you want to spread it out then add 1/2 a tbsp. in your morning smoothie and the other half in your salad dressing for lunch!

[@chopchop85]

why don't u "ferment" your chia seeds in the bottle instead? saves the trouble to transferring

[@0123biteme]

+chopchop85 Because its fun to play with

[@googleuser6485]

Thumbnail pic was misleading :/

[@rukia758]

:(

[@HealthNutNutrition]

So happy to hear you liked my video! When your first starting out 1-2 tbsp of soaked chia seeds a day is more than enough. Theres A LOT of fiber in chia seeds which is why its a great detox and body cleanser so start small and work your way up. I like to sip on mine throughout the morning but you can have it last all day if you'd like! Hope that helps answer your question :)

[@feenominalfee]

how do you get the bottle clean? the problem that I have with the chia and flax seeds is that in bottles they tend to stick to the botttom and i cant get it clean. So i just started using a wide rim jar and clean it with a baby bottle brush

[@mebnig55]

Use hot water instead.

[@alienmeatsack]

As an alcoholic, I personally would appreciate it if you got your terminology right. Fermenting is a process that brings out the sugar alcohols in a substance. This is not the case with Chia seeds, they merely absorb the liquid, not ferment them. I would not be able to drink them if they did. And as soon as I heard that, I pretty much had to say no since I cannot have alcohol. And to the person who said it's not that serious (of a mistake), its a huge one. Fermenting creates alchohol. Soaking creates gelled chia seeds. One an alcoholic cannot have, the other they can.

[@paulclark7653]

I put mine in vodka

[@durrellbrady21]

alienmeatsack best opening sentence ever. Thank you 🙏

[@specialed5055]

Was waiting for the thumbnail drink.....

[@readingswithjenna9714]

I ate chia pudding for the first time three days ago. let's just say, I've become more "regular" now. Thank you Chia!!!

[@tjsethi98]

If you put the chia seeds and the juice in your water bottle directly you will save time and

[@letmehavejj]

Exactly what I thought.

[@redcarpet0601]

That's more complicated, chia seeds straight in the bottle with any liquid you like shake and leave it in fridge until it settled. Ready to drink with a straw

[@HealthNutNutrition]

It's a estrogen based preservative found in a lot of plastic and tin cans. Glass and food grade stainless steel is always best!

[@corazonslitorja2055]

Am hooked on pre-soaked chia seeds and mix it with probiotic yogurt and juice! Thanks for the post!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

thats absolutely right! The word "chia" is actually a Mayan word for "strength".

[@HealthNutNutrition]

that sounds great! It's similar to a chia seed pudding:) glad you liked it!

[@yvonnelism]

This drink looks amazing! I love thicker drinks as they help fill me up throughout the day! Also good for people to have at work to help curb those mid day cravings! I cant wait to make it!

[@ellepwnzstevedaily]

I'm a fan of the white chia seeds, coz they kinda disappear into my quinoa & steelcut oats (a version of which I've hacked to make in the microwave, heh), so I forget about em. I've also been blooming my chia in a quart jar with a heaping 1/2c (8T) of chia seeds and then juice filled up the rest of the way. Then it's all in one, bloomed seeds, easy to shake, and container from which to drink. I dig it. I gotta say, though, I do think the black or black/white mixture of seeds look nicer in these drinks...but to switch back to black as a matter of aesthetics seems a little silly, even for me, haha.

[@HealthNutNutrition]

ellepwnzstevedaily Glad you share a love for chia seeds as well!

[@JoeyShip]

for those asking, I think she ferments them so they fully absorb the water so when she adds them to her drink they don't turn her drink into a pudding. the seeds can only absorb so much moisture.

[@HealthNutNutrition]

+JoeyShip thanks!

[@JoeyShip]

+HealthNutNutrition I gotchu

[@HealthNutNutrition]

haha yea I dont know why I said "like a seed" silly me! cinnamon and pineapple sounds delish:) Thanks for sharing!!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

I'm so addicted to it! haha but yes you should def try it out and it works great with almost any juice :)

[@HealthNutNutrition]

haha I like to say ferment but your not really fermenting anything just soaking. Sorry for the confusion.

[@buffy32684]

Not ferment... Hydrate. Fermentation creates alcohol

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Yea sorry I meant to say hydrate ;)

[@eckgard]

Ashley Berto There are types of fermentations, not all types result in alcohol! There is acetic, lactic, alcoholic, butyric, propionic, etc.

[@dronepilotcanadian6427]

I'm new to this chia seed thing but they seem pretty diverse, apparently you can make a pudding similar to tapioca using almond milk chia seeds vanilla cinnamon and honey or maple syrup. I'm looking forward to trying that . I also think you should try some lemon or lime slices in this drink , I'm going to try both , later today I'm going to get some supplies. I did some research on chia also and read ancient warriors ate a spoonful of it before going into battle if you are interested I'm sure I can dig up the link or you can google it of course. Excellent video and critics suck we know what you meant lol 😁 .

[@HealthNutNutrition]

you welcome! Hope you enjoy them with this awesome recipe:)

[@HealthNutNutrition]

thanks so much!

[@Alycanj]

I love my chia and your videos... gonna make these flavors next, tyvm

[@GodxOfxObelisk]

Wow... She looks like a young Sandra Bullock/Eva Longoria combination... Thanks for the informative video. Eventually I'll get around to mixing the Chia seeds I bought like 3 weeks ago with something I think I can tolerate (blueberries, bananas, etc).

[@HealthNutNutrition]

+Seto Kaiba (God of Obelisk) I get sandra bullock ALL the time its so funny!

[@GodxOfxObelisk]

HealthNutNutrition Sandra Bullock =

[@LolyAburto]

I heard that the best way to drink Chia is when it's been ground. Have you heard anything about this? I'll usually put it in my green juices or smoothies. My VitaMix grinds it all up.

[@MinyetteB]

what happened to the drink in the pic i clicked on -_-

[@rosiegutierrez6907]

Minyette Bodden ...LOL i thought the same thing..she needs to do a little more research..lol

[@I9GaMeR187]

why to ferment the seeds separately. You can add them to your drink and they will still expand and create the palatine substance in the juice.

[@aneetathuthija7835]

i tried some on blue berry sherbet with chai seeds. n it was very delicious. can v use on other drinks?

[@DacoRoo]

This is an awesome idea! The only thing I would have to test out is whether the seeds stick to your teeth. I'd hate to take it out with me and talk to people with seeds in my teeth. I already have the stuff to try this.

[@HealthNutNutrition]

DacoRoo if you drink it down and don't chew on it then you should be fine ;) But I know what you mean sometimes I get them in my teeth too and they're hard to get out haha

[@csilva752]

I'm definitely going to try this out! Looks so good. Thanks for the recipe! :)

[@aaronlevin5509]

Hi, I was wondering how many times a day do you eat or drink chia?

[@NoInkNoVac]

I just discovered chia seeds last night! thank you for the great tip. subbed!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

+Rosco Früütmann thank you!

[@mattyvarga]

I love this drink. Taste great and really detoxes my body. I feel great after drinking it

[@John-im3xn]

would you recommend this to work with two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 8 0z of water?

[@JakeMetlerBNE]

Bought some chia seeds n have not a clue how to make with them. Thanks heaps :)

[@onehardhitta]

... you have the prettiest hands, the red nails really pop too... love the info thanks

[@singlebinary]

It would be more convenient to simply add chia seeds along with the juice in a glass bottle, leave it overnight, shake the bottle and drink it. No mess and it is way easier!

[@brooklynansley1247]

that will turn it into a pudding

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

+Rohit D Actually, I've had varying results with that. It seems some juices aren't absorbed readily by the seeds. The water always works. Once you get them started in the process, you can add juice and experiment with different fluids with different acidities and viscosities. Her mixture seems very thick, which means the seeds will continue to absorb fluids in the gut, so it would be a good idea to drink plenty of water.

[@TheFragrantBunch]

Haha I came here after watching Rachel's chia seed video :)

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Jessica X welcome :)

[@honest1966]

Nice! What kind of pomegranate juice did you use?

[@HealthNutNutrition]

+Lisa Surles just pure juice

[@frankbhasker9942]

Nice method, but can be simplified a bit more by soaking the seeds directly in the bottle but that is individual preference. And about ferment she actually means hydrate, so just read it as hydrate, don’t think we can ferment anything in 1hour. lot of fuss is made out of this term, they are completely different and the outcome is also very different. I liked the video.

[@ProfessX]

Can you just put the chia seeds directly into the drink and let it sit overnight with the juice? Rather than gel-ing it water and adding it in after it becomes gelatinous

[@patrishavenegas718]

I think you shouldn't ferment over night if you're interested in losing weight. by the time it gets to your stomach it gets broken down and won't feel full. I've used it in every possible way but either way they're full of vitamins and maybe the first day or two you'll have to use the restroom but its cleansing you which we all need. I just love these seeds. :)

[@christine1962ful]

could you explain a little more about weightll loss and not hydrating chia please? Not sure I get what you're saying. TIA

[@brooklynansley1247]

+christine1962ful when u let them sit over night they are full of water and easily broken down so your body digest they faster losing more weight hope I helped

[@deloresnolasco1482]

i just blended blueberrie wi th chia seeds does anybody no if that would be ok to make a drink

[@JBsC6]

Beautiful chia babe with cool idea for healthy drink

[@milliepena6153]

How many times a day should i drink it? Or does it just have to be in the mornings??

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Millie Pena I would start off slowly since the chia seeds have a lot of fiber.. so maybe just one drink throughout the day

[@angiecamillo4560]

I'm going to try it. Looks good.

[@MariamHits]

can you just put the chia seeds in water and then drink it like that ?

[@madelinefieno2497]

Can u do this with tea too?

[@_PRMTHS1129]

Nice video, awesome drink you made there looks tasty!

[@theresiaisai5877]

it will be easier if mix with the water first before put in the bottle.

[@Namisha1995]

Can we use piapple juice????

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Any juice will work :)

[@milliepena6153]

How many times do i have to drink it?? just in the mornings ??

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Millie Pena once a day :) Anytime during the day is good.

[@Carlos-hr9kg]

Can this type of detox drink be to taken by a bodybuilder? 3yrs into bodybuilding haha learning new things everyday.

[@brooklynansley1247]

yes it would work wonderfully for workouts cause chia seeds are very hydrating

[@nariko47]

I'm gonna do this! thank you ♡

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Send me a photo through Facebook or Instagram! I would love to see it:) @urhealthnut

[@Iowafan711]

When usually drink this, morning or afternoon ?

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Morning is probably better since you dont want to be consuming a ton a fiber right before bed if you know what I mean ;)

[@malissamartinez-vega3837]

Chia grows 9x it's own size

[@porkyo123]

How does it detox?

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Chia seeds contain a ton of fibre and clean out your system :)

[@rizwansahu3709]

Hey Can anyone explain how to suspend these chia seed in drinks ?

[@YvonneSmithRocks]

Nice, I am definitely going to try this! Yum!

[@lambyiii]

nice video! this looks delicious :D

[@c.o.4858]

HealthNutNutrition so do they make you go to the bathroom?

[@HealthNutNutrition]

C. Ortiz in a polite way.. yes lol sort of what fibre does to the body. Start with small amounts and work your way up

[@sallymccree9913]

How many grams of sugar in that pomegranate juice? Too many IMO to make the drink healthy!!

[@GirlSoCrazy]

the fermented chia seeds reminds me of the movie the blob.

[@HealthNutNutrition]

GirlSoCrazyhaha

[@HerrFinsternis]

Oh wow you wouldn't think it was possible, but apparently you can mess this up. My Chiaseeds don't break when I shake the mix and they just float to the top within seconds. I didn't have any organoc juice or fresh fruit so just used whatever I had, which is a pack of mostly fruit extract, sugar and added flavours. Is this the seeds way of telling me their not gonna mingle with that stuff and neither should I, or is it just a matter of ratio? It really just looks like juice with a layer of the gelatinous seeds on top. edit: I gave it a go anyway but the gelatine hasn't mixed with the juice at all, so it's very uncomfortable to drink (bunch of slimy little balls). I hope it's not supposed to feel that way in a proper batch?

[@Believe-777love]

Chia seeds absorb 9-10 times ,and their not like a seed silly,they are a seed....thanks for sharing your chia seed prefences tho..I have a protien shake every morning in the blender ,I throw in cinnamon,chia seeds,pineapple juice...I love it...

[@HealthNutNutrition]

thanks for watching! xx

[@GeeGee7]

Wondering how long they are good for in the frig with the water. Anyone know? I have been using Nutiva Organic Chia Seeds Black from Costco that are 2lbs for under $9.00. Anyone tried them and having good results? Thank you`

[@HealthNutNutrition]

+GeeGee7 I the drink or chia seeds? Chia seeds should last a long time in your cupboard. The drink 3-5 days max :)

[@sumairifari1285]

Asslam o alaikum. I am a heart patient. can I take this or not.

[@Landrew0]

+Sumairi Fari Medical advice from You Tube?

[@malliej8007]

Can I use a plastic container ??

[@HealthNutNutrition]

+malli ej Yes :)

[@azamshaikh3642]

Chai seed kaha milega mujhe bhi is fayda dekhna hai

[@HealthNutNutrition]

thanks for watching! glad you enjoyed it:)

[@chan108dra]

haha you had fun washing that tall glass bottles ---

[@gianaseppanen]

Ok.. So are you actually"fermenting" the chia or just hydrating?!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Just hydrating :) gianaseppanen sorry for the confusion! Thanks for watching xo

[@gianaseppanen]

Thanks! I just made a pumpkin pie flavored chia pudding tonight! Pretty darn good!!

[@HealthNutNutrition]

wow sounds amazing:) I've been wanting to make a banana chia pudding. gianaseppanen

[@gianaseppanen]

Me too!! Also the coconut sounds amazing!!

[@leena433]

i love it dear thanks

[@theotherhouse5910]

are chia seeds good for guys or only women....... I've never seen men make these videos......

[@ironfistscientist]

are you Canadian by chance? I hear an accent when you pronounce "out"

[@solid_spec]

ferment? do you mean germinate?

[@tairiruiz6341]

The drink you made doesn't look like the one in the photo.

[@bronxchick2997]

Why not put them into the water bottle to begin with to expand

[@PeekaPeep]

LOVE chia seeds! Nature's "Metamucil", but they do so much more for your body by comparison. I like to combine them with raspberries, blackberries, tomatoes (HEIRLOOM wherever they're available), and almond milk (preferably unsweetened) for a nice meal-like drink at any time of the day. Definitely keeps the hunger pains at bay for a good long while! ;-)

[@HealthNutNutrition]

+PeekaPeep I love them :)

[@azamshaikh3642]

Chai seed hota kya hai

[@kingfish52]

Hey. Cool clip. What I do is soak the seeds in the juice. not water. Then add water when I mix it in the am.....;) Namaste

[@HealthNutNutrition]

Haven't tried that but sounds interesting :)

[@kingfish52]

Thanks.I also soak them in milk......;)try it, you ill love it !

[@HealthNutNutrition]

I will try that! Sounds like a healthy bubble tea :)

[@rubinarahmat9077]

plz upload with subtitles

[@AudreyChavezscubajoechavez]

great video.

[@petezuhut6978]

4:30 yes just like that

[@jbeanahaw974]

ferment....I think soaking the Chia seeds will do

[@ecko121831]

AWSOME video thx!!!

[@flippingforreal109]

That would have been better if it was powder instead of just the plain seeds. But that is just my taste cause the seeds seem hard to me.

[@rockobattino3318]

Just wow

[@ingridburling8731]

Why don't you pour the dry seeds into the bottle and THEN put the water on. Would be a whole lot easier....

[@ademirzucat]

the shaking and smile part is really detoxing, just by watching it, i can feel the impurities being expelling away from my mortal dirty and toxic body.... i'll drink it all.....