Chia Seeds - 3 things that Chia Seeds are NOT

Chia Seeds may be deemed a superfood by many people, but there are 3 things that Chia Seeds are NOT.
NOTE: The examples in this video was meant to put across the point that Chia Seeds will not make up for whatever that is not good in a meal, they were not meant to show how Chia Seeds are typically used. Chia seeds are best taken with drinks, soups, stews and taken with lots of fluids.
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As the popularity of chia seeds grows, chia seeds are increasingly found in more and more products in the supermarket. These are the 3 things that Chia Seeds are not that I often find myself having to explain and emphasize to my patients and coachees, many of whom are taking chia seeds to better control their diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and other lifestyle/diet-related chronic conditions.
As we find more and more packaged foods in the supermarkets that have Chia Seeds included in them, many people are making the mistake of being distracted by the 'Halo Effect' of 'Chia Seeds Inside' labels on food products and not looking holistically and critically enough at the inherent healthfulness, or lack of, of any food products that they buy. Regardless of how nutritious Chia Seeds are and how often one takes chia seeds, the need to learn and practise consistently eating habits to prevent and combat chronic lifestyle diseases remain something that is imperative.
Chia Seeds do have a place in our diet, but only as part of a healthy eating habit, not in place of one.
Ever since I posted this video more than 6 months ago (Oct 2020), it has received many comments from viewers, some positive and also many negative and even angry comments. I want to thank everyone who made the effort to leave comments, regardless of whether they were positive or negative. I shall take encouragement from the positive encouraging comments but at the same time, I will also not ignore or disregard the negative comments/feedback but to take such negative feedback seriously and learn from them, then use them as motivation for me to try harder to improve and make better videos moving forward. THANK YOU ALL!
My goal for this video was simply to highlight the importance of improving all aspects of our lifestyle and diet for health and to combat chronic diseases, to remind people NOT to be distracted by the 'Healthy Halo' of 'Superfoods' such as Chia Seeds when making food choices, especially when shopping for packaged foods in supermarkets, to encourage everyone to look at the full ingredients listing of all packaged foods before buying, including food products that have 'CHIA SEEDS INSIDE' labels
PS. The examples in this video was meant to put across the point that Chia Seeds will not make up for whatever that is not good in a meal, they were not meant to show how Chia Seeds are typically used.
Chia seeds are a great healthy ingredient, full of nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, that I would encourage everyone to keep handy in their pantry. I use chia seeds often in my cooking, eg. sprinkling chia seeds into my beverages, soups and stews. But this video, as the title '3 THINGS THAT CHIA SEEDS ARE NOT' suggest, was never intended for talking about l the different health benefits of chia seeds or the different ways to take chia seeds.
Thanks everyone! Have a great day!
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[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Ever since I posted this video almost a year ago (Oct 2020), it has received many comments from viewers, some positive and also many negative and even angry comments. I want to thank everyone who made the effort to leave comments, regardless of whether they were positive or negative. I shall take encouragement from the positive encouraging comments but at the same time, I will also not ignore or disregard the negative comments/feedback but to take such negative feedback seriously and learn from them, then use them as motivation for me to try harder to improve and make better videos moving forward. THANK YOU ALL! My goal for this video was simply to highlight the importance of improving all aspects of our lifestyle and diet for health and to combat chronic diseases, to remind people NOT to be distracted by the 'Healthy Halo' of 'Superfoods' such as Chia Seeds when making food choices, especially when shopping for packaged foods in supermarkets, to encourage everyone to look at the full ingredients listing of all packaged foods before buying, including food products that have 'CHIA SEEDS INSIDE' labels PS. The examples in this video was meant to put across the point that Chia Seeds will not make up for whatever that is not good in a meal, they were not meant to show how Chia Seeds are typically used. Chia seeds are a great healthy ingredient, full of nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, that I would encourage everyone to keep handy in their pantry. I use chia seeds often in my cooking, eg. sprinkling chia seeds into my beverages, soups and stews. But this video, as the title '3 THINGS THAT CHIA SEEDS ARE NOT' suggest, was never intended for talking about l the different health benefits of chia seeds or the different ways to take chia seeds. Thanks everyone! Have a great day! Doc

[@callieliew2022]

plp (°°

[@susiechen221]

Hope those "unhealthy sample foods" used in this video are not wasted & thrown away for the sake of "chia seeds are not......" stay healthy and happy,save the people & environment 🙏😁

[@latawnniegarris3883]

This is a great video, he's speaking the truth chia seeds isn't going to change what you are eating. You have to put good food with good food not just 1 chia seeds and expect your health to change

[@katywuste9054]

Made me laugh, the negative comments were from people whose bubble was burst

[@thoribrewer4849]

Thanks for letting the world know that making one good choice is not good enough, despite what you say at the end about one choice at a time... perhaps if you saw superfoods as a gateway to better foods choices, rather than a platform to point out what is still wrong with someone’s diet?? You would not punish a baby for crawling just because it was the right age to walk. Yet it seems that baby steps are not seen as an opportunity for encouragement and education. Good job professionals... most will go home, dump the chia in the trash and keep eating the junk because the doctor said chia seed doesn’t work. More shame and pointing out of the obvious, about not making good food choice is sooooo what this world needs. We can see how well that is working as the world gets more and more unhealthy. Here is an idea. When someone tells you about using a “superfood” encourage their interest in nutrition. Direct them on how to use them and where to find more information. Don’t make them feel reprimanded for not doing enough. We get it you are smart. You know it is not enough but it is one good choice! Make them excited about telling you about their next good choice. SMH...

[@jihadmohammad6214]

Doctor Chan has put up a wonderful summary video about chia seeds. First thing In the morning I put 2-3 Tsps of chia seeds in 1 cup of water. I wait 15-20 minutes and then I drink it on an empty stomach. It has improved my energy, skin, hair, nails, and overall health. Drink to the wellness of good health.👍

[@jsudhakar9187]

I am a Dialysis patient. My both kidneys are damaged. I take Chia seeds mixed with water just before dinner. The next morning I feel so good and energetic. And my fellow dialysis patients are also taking Chia seeds and feeling energetic. Thanks to Chia seeds

[@barbarawebb7185]

@@jsudhakar9187how did your kidneys get damaged?

[@barbarawebb7185]

Jihad is not a positive thing. You ought to try love and cooperation.

[@jihadmohammad6214]

@@barbarawebb7185 Damaged kidneys occur with 10 Common Habits That May Harm Your Kidneys Overusing Painkillers. ... Eating Processed Foods. ... Not Drinking Enough Water. ... Missing Out on Sleep. ... Eating Too Much Meat. ... Eating Too Many Foods High in Sugar. ... Lighting Up. ... Drinking Alcohol in Excess. Chia seeds provide proper amount of fiber and great for digestive system especially for your colon and heart. Best water soaked chia seeds for 20 minutes first thing in morning before breakfast. Worst for me thank God I’m healthy.🙏

[@jihadmohammad6214]

@@barbarawebb7185 works best for me in the morning not at night

[@trohnb8104]

Chia seeds are most effective when they are a part of a healthy diet plan. Very practical. No gimmicks. I ❤️ this video.

[@nobonitaganguly7582]

Loved it. And so effectively put!

[@mmsd7193]

I just take chia seeds with plain water. Simple as it is. ♥️

[@mrlaw711]

me, too.

[@clintlandrum9498]

I take them with extra virgin olive oil.

[@nadjibhafiane3100]

Same

[@vanesslifeygo]

doesn't this cause choking

[@clintlandrum9498]

@@vanesslifeygo if you're asking about choking on chia seeds with EVOO --- not with me.

[@chazie12345]

I don’t understand why the 500 dislikes. This video is a fantastic reminder to us that not just eating 1 healthy food can allow us to fill ourselves with other unhealthy food. It’s the habit and mindset he is trying to emphasize on!

[@genchwanlim2970]

probably because its repetitive. Could have done more work with the editing and making the video more compact. Very passionate doctor though

[@linhnha1339]

@@jeandixon586 you are right. and also he must teach how to use chia seed properly instead of repeating few sentences in seven minutes just to say how not to use. Not eraser, not magic dust and not magic peals…..

[@aderonkeadekoya1166]

An educative video. Repetition or not, what matters is the information behind it

[@southerngrandma4353]

Because he rambles on and on instead of getting to the point. Not everyone has time for that!

[@winnemucca2067]

Agree Pay no mind they are not vibrating on our level 😊

[@aspenedgewalker]

I’ve only used chia seeds (1/2 - 1 table spoon) in a meal-replacement smoothie. I found it helps me feel fuller, there by not feeling the need to snack between meals. Thanks for your video, Love and Light 🕉🙏❤️🙏🕉

[@stanleybroderick8021]

Nice video, doc. Chia seeds and flax seeds are two of the most concentrated sources of vegetable omega 3. They are very cheap to buy and very healthy for you if you include them in a balanced diet.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Yes! Chia seeds & Flax seeds are great healthy ingredients to keep handy in the pantry. I use both of them in my food and cooking regularly., eg. sprinkling chia seeds into my soups and stews even though that does not add to the taste or enjoyment of the soups/stews. All I had wanted to achieve for this video was to highlight the importance of improving all aspects of our lifestyle and diet for health and also to remind people NOT to be distracted by the 'Healthy Halo' of Cha Seeds when making food choices, especially when shopping for packaged foods in supermarkets, to look at the full ingredients listing of all packaged foods before buying, including food products that have 'CHIA SEEDS INSIDE' labels.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@TheHabitsDoctor If you cook Chia seeds, does it retain all the omega-3 nutrients in it?

[@terrypost2837]

Exactly

[@kirstinstrand6292]

Best in salads!

[@exveganinterviews]

They only have ALA, not DHA / EPA which is the omega 3 you want

[@fredamariebrown4727]

Dr. Chan you are making so much sense. Thank you for calling us to account in HOW we eat overall!

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Thank you for your encouraging words, much needed and appreciated because I often get angry or even hate comments when I make videos to challenge people's mindset re the impact of their food on their health. Thanks again, Blessings, Dr Chan

[@sixpackbinky]

I know this is serious but at the same time so very honest it’s funny, thanks Dr.

[@floridaknight3052]

I noticed I started getting alot of inflammation in my body, particularly in my feet. It seems to be related to an imbalance of omega 6 and omega 3 foods in my diet So I started eating a couple spoonful of chia seeds per day and it does seem to work.

[@alicedupreez1072]

You are so spot on. Lifestyle changes including chia seeds. Not chia replacing everything else.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Thank you. Blessings, Doc

[@tee6394]

I make a warm chia pudding with unsweetened plant based milk, a few hemp hearts and sweetened with banana and berries. Makes a great breakfast I think I am consuming them the right way 😂 I got a kick out of this video, you would think it would be such an obvious thing, but I guess it's not for some people.

[@RandomHuTaoSimp]

plant based? Sounds like you're missing out on a lot of animal based products with nutrients you practically cannot find in plant based foods. Nutrients your body needs to be optimal at that.

[@jasmatteenaik2978]

2tea spoon to a cup of hot water 1 tea spoon of milk as a tea substitute will keep you full longer

[@JaneboG]

Exactly 💯 what I needed today!!!! Thank you for the straight talking, no nonsense advice Doctor

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Thank you for your encouraging words. I must confess that it's been quite a while, more than a year, since I last dared to venture to come here to read the comments in this video for there were just so many angry, hateful and ultimately discouraging comments. Thanks again, Blessings, Dr Chan

[@reneerodriguez2617]

Thank you for this!!! So many people out there think adding chia seeds to EVERYTHING will help them loose weight .... but it’s all about eating healthy in the end

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

My main goal for making this video is to highlight that whilst Chia Seeds are good healthy ingredients to add to our diet, it is important to look at our dietary habits holistically and identify and tackle aspects of our diet that need changing and improving regardless of whether we take chia seeds or not. And I also hoped to remind people NOT to be distracted by the 'Healthy Halo' of Cha Seeds when making food choices, especially when shopping for packaged foods in supermarkets, to look at the full ingredients listing of all packaged foods before buying, including food products that have 'CHIA SEEDS INSIDE' labels

[@wyominggirl2835]

I love this! People need to be told exactly like this, thank you for your bravery in standing up! A raw diet is all we need to detox and heal our bodies! However, I am guilty of not following through more than a week at a time. Time to get our health back!

[@javierorozco201]

I have been super good for two weeks no animal anything dairy bread sugar.all veggies fruits n legumes.till today had my x favorite HERSHEY BAR😁

[@joanne652]

Lol…tell it like it is Doc!!! 💯

[@monicad351]

Smh.

[@wyominggirl2835]

@monicad351 Do you not believe in natural health or is it the fact that I am addicted to fake food like 90% of all people? Manufactured foods have been around maybe 100 years and people's health has never been so out of control. If not the food causing obesity (which then causes a number of other health problems) what is causing it? Regardless of your belief in natural healing, you have to see that food alone causes 90% of all health issues. By simply not consuming manufactured foods, your health gets better. The only foods not manufactured are foods grown from the ground and do not have an ingredient list. Hence why I say raw foods as eating raw gives the body the most nutrients. The more nutrients your body gets, the healthier the person is. Any Dr. should have the common cents to know that even though none of them spend more than a couple hours during their schooling on nutrition. People eating healthy don't go to the Dr. Ever hear the saying "an apple a day keeps the Dr. away"? The medical industry makes $4.3 Trillion dollars per year! How many people would be out of a job if we all ate a healthy diet??? 🤔 Can you see why and how this would greatly affect everything if people rarely needed medical services?

[@paulabrooks622]

This guy is 100% done with people coming into his office misusing chia seeds 😂 Very good video. It was very helpful to me even if I did find the tone entertaining 🙂

[@dd470_]

😂 right!!!

[@gavhlev2853]

What? Very good video?😂😂😂😂😂😂 Find out yourself. Your health and your life is your personal responsibility

[@navjotkaur2256]

So true 😂😂😂

[@camisnyder3460]

Hahahaha

[@jcelia09]

😅😅 I was waiting for him to start throwing chia seeds at the camera

[@lisaharmon5619]

This showed up on my feed. Thank you for the practical and pragmatic advice. Liked and subscribed ❤

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Glad it was helpful! Not everybody appreciated my message, glad you did, thank you. Blessings, Dr Chan

[@angharadswansea9343]

I’ve only just recently started incorporating Chia seeds into my diet. I find them helpful for motility. When I add other fibre to my diet it does not seem to move things along whereas Chia seeds do. I simply soak them in water. I drink half a cup early in the day and half a cup later in the day. They have been wonderful to move things along. And I’m also excited to learn that they help with my digestive probiotics.

[@ladymagentaspirit]

Love this - I just purchased some as part of my Keto lifestyle and this video was very helpful.

[@loidabigorniadomenden9477]

thank you doctor for this information, I am taking Chia seeds also but moderately because I'm inborn thalassemia.I used more Chia seeds a day but I noticed my anemia deteriorates so I stop.Because I used 2 teaspoons into my coffee everytime I drink. I drink 3 to 5 times coffee a day..

[@judyhoffman1359]

It is used for many things. My favorite is smoothies. I also add flax seeds at the same time. They are excellent on salads. They make excellent pudding! Thank you

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Chia seeds are a great healthy ingredient, full of nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, that I would encourage everyone to keep handy in their pantry. I use chia seeds often in my cooking, eg. sprinkling chia seeds into my beverages, soups and stews. Flaxseeds is another great ingredient to add to or diet, but because of the taste of flaxseeds, I tend to use flaxseeds as a thickener or to add to stews and gravies. My goal for this video was simply to highlight the importance of improving all aspects of our lifestyle and diet for health and to combat chronic diseases, to remind people NOT to be distracted by the 'Healthy Halo' of 'Superfoods' such as Chia Seeds when making food choices, especially when shopping for packaged foods in supermarkets, to encourage everyone to look at the full ingredients listing of all packaged foods before buying, including food products that have 'CHIA SEEDS INSIDE' labels Thanks for dropping by my channel and have a great day!

[@rianigerdina7119]

I agree with you @Judy. I always add chia seeds to my oatmeal for my breakfast. I add chia seeds to my infussed water. Chia seeds is very good for our health

[@venomlily1651]

Great video . Very informative and I love how you can hear the frustration in your voice over this issue . It shows how much you care about your patients .

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Thank you for your encouraging words. I must confess that it's been quite a while, more than a year, since I last dared to venture to come here to read the comments in this video for there were just so many angry, hateful and ultimately discouraging comments. Thanks again, Blessings, Dr Chan

[@ellebelle8515]

@@TheHabitsDoctor The present generations of most of the world (except East Asia) are becoming increasingly unhealthy and they need a good wake up call to get their lives on track- eating less and eating healthy. They need to listen or end up miserable from their bad health. I am 65 and I am pushing myself in my diet choices, but I am very concerned to some very unhealthy young people who are throwing away having any real quality of life. Someone needs to tell them.

[@conniesison4250]

Chia Seeds not a magic at all but we as individual has a control of our own eating habit. But Chia Seeds has tons of health benefits that we can get from it instead of depending on pills 🙂

[@robg2347]

That’s all most of the doctors here in the States do. Here take these pills.

[@vikingdogmanship]

whatever is true, my dog with chusing disease, was sick before getting chia with her meals twice a day. The high amount of soluble fiber in chia seeds slows down the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream, modulating insulin spikes

[@andreaashley8783]

He is 100% right in what he says......I just had to laugh so hard at his presentation 🤣🤣🤣

[@Garyinhou]

What the hell you say!?!? See “Steven He”

[@Gabrie177]

He is a comedian

[@mktoracle]

Same here 😅

[@smallfootprint2961]

Eat whole foods, not processed, manufactured 'foods.' I put some chia seeds in a glass of water in the morning, and let it soak. Drink from the glass during the day. Great for digestion along with a plant based diet.

[@amitaprabhakar2152]

Well said Doc.Nothing is a super food if you continue to eat unhealthy. If you eat healthy and add these things to your diet ,one can enhance its value.

[@EdverMichel]

thank you for sharing these informations and i would love to know is it healthy to eat chia seeds?

[@n.sh.42]

I add chia seeds to my salad or egg. It works as a healthy filler for me. Before meal if I can, I drink a glass of water with chia seeds in it, It fills my stomach, hopefully I eat a little less. I don't use it as magic dust to burn calories, but a natural healthy filler, like cucumber, or lettuce...

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Chia seeds are a great healthy ingredient to keep handy in the pantry. I use chia seeds often in my cooking, eg. sprinkling chia seeds into my soups and stews even though that does not add to the taste or enjoyment of the soups/stews. All I had wanted to achieve for this video was to highlight the importance of improving all aspects of our lifestyle and diet for health and also to remind people NOT to be distracted by the 'Healthy Halo' of Cha Seeds when making food choices, especially when shopping for packaged foods in supermarkets, to look at the full ingredients listing of all packaged foods before buying, including food products that have 'CHIA SEEDS INSIDE' labels

[@n.sh.42]

@@TheHabitsDoctor Thanks!

[@marvindanny436]

Hello N Sh😊

[@susanhickman1746]

This is a great, honest, thoughtful discussion about what chia seeds are not! Currently there’s so much information that has encouraged the consumption of chia seeds. While they can be beneficial, there’s a lot more to consider if a lifestyle change is necessary to treat chronic health problems. If people think consuming chia seeds take preference over other foods, they may be jeopardizing their health. Thank you, doctor!

[@ramonac.6196]

I have to be honest, in the beginning of this video I really got excited. I thought what? He’s adding Chia seeds to everything and it’s going to be great for my “prediabetes, pre-high cholesterol pre-cardiovascular disease”. Then I watched the whole video and I was taken back by all of the new information. I was well educated tonight on all the things that Chia seeds are NOT. thank you Dr. Chan for this informative video I liked and subscribed because I liked what I subscribed to.🙏🤗

[@camillehendricks9819]

I love Chia Seeds so much the texture is literally why I eat it 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@tashrichardson4775]

Same girl hahaha I am addicted to the texture of them 😂😂 I even brought them with me when I was going into labour and the recovery room hahaha

[@Publiclighthouse]

You can tell this video was very cathartic for this doctor. He was tired of the way patients justified their continued poor food choices by using chia seeds as a supplement. And he is correct on every point.

[@dr.soukainaelomari6550]

This is the first Time that I have the need to click "like" more than one time ..thank you for the precious video

[@annsuematthews]

People tend to not want to change or adjust when it becomes difficult to do so. It makes me think of a saying years ago, “give me the Big Mac meal with a Diet Coke!” As if the Diet Coke removed all the woes of the meal. I’ve listen to a few doctors (I’m very selective) on adding healthy, natural more original foods to our diet. I’ve had to definitely make changes to my eating habits, adding and taking away to care better for my body and mind. I definitely feel and see the improvement in my over all well being. Your video is very enlightening but keeps people intelligence in task. Thanks again.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Thank you for your encouraging words. Much appreciated. Yes, I see many people, including my patients, distracted by the health halo effect of superfoods or nutrients in food products, that is why I made this video. Blessings, Dr Chan

[@kimberlykane7065]

Since recently adding 2 teaspoons of chia seeds to my diet each day am I have noticed a positive change in my skin, eyes and some loss of weight in stomach and increase of energy so its my magic bullet.

[@peterfreeman1585]

Thank you. A very enlightening presentation. Well presented and to the point with good examples of why chia is not magic dust.

[@mallemehryar9965]

Thank you for shedding light on this common misconception about chia seed as a Magic dust eraser.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Thank you for your encouraging words. I must confess that it's been quite a while, more than a year, since I last dared to venture to come here to read the comments in this video for there were just so many angry, hateful and ultimately discouraging comments. Thanks again, Blessings, Dr Chan

[@Fibro_Warrior]

I add chia seeds to my Greek triple zero yogurt, I add it to my salads because I need something crunching in my salad, and tonight I’m thinking of having pancakes and eggs for dinner and I’m going to add chia seeds to the batter. I eat chia seeds solely for the fiber. I’m a diabetic but I watch what I eat 95% of the time (sometimes I want something sweet) I eat out 2x a month, but I’m trying to only do it 1x a month. My a1c went from a 10.6 to a 6.4 after my daughter moved out because we were eating out 25 days out of the month.

[@mamachervlogs3030]

I love Chia seeds for added nutrients only in my diet not expecting any Magic.. There’s no magic in just one kind of seeds . My opinion is that it’s Common things or common sense to learn that few seeds or few fruits or eating veggies sometimes can make miracles for health. Proper diet is really hard to maintain but not impossible to do. Thank u doc, coz some people needs these health informations👍

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Chia seeds are a great healthy ingredient to keep handy in the pantry. I use chia seeds often in my cooking, eg. sprinkling chia seeds into my soups and stews even though that does not add to the taste or enjoyment of the soups/stews. All I had wanted to achieve for this video was to highlight the importance of improving all aspects of our lifestyle and diet for health and also to remind people NOT to be distracted by 'Superfoods' or the 'Healthy Halo' of Cha Seeds when making food choices, especially when shopping for packaged foods in supermarkets, to look at the full ingredients listing of all packaged foods before buying, including food products that have 'CHIA SEEDS INSIDE' labels Yes, changing and improving a dietary habit that one has gotten so used to over years/decades is never easy, but like you said, it is entirely possible. And for many of my patients with chronic lifestyle and dietary habits related diseases, changing and improving their eating habits are not only necessary but also transformational for their health. Thanks for your encouraging comment.Since I posted this video more than 4 months ago, it has received many comments from viewers, some positive, and also many negative and even angry comments. So thank you. I shall take encouragement from encouraging comments such as yours but at the same time, I will also not ignore or disregard the negative comments/feedback but to learn from them and use them as motivation for me to try harder to improve and make better videos. Thank you once again for your encouragement.

[@lancewilber1119]

Got it , change lifestyle & eating habits along with natural healing foods like chia seeds .

[@passingwind1007]

IF you're after a high dose Omega3, Chia Seeds is the cleanest & safest! It also contains Amino Acids & Minerals. While Animal based Omega3 is popular, it contains many Impurities & Contaminants which is not removed even after processing.

[@elingrome5853]

ill have some line caught sockeye Salmon :)

[@genchwanlim2970]

No way Omega 3 from plants can be as good as Omega 3 from fish. Plant based omega 3 are mostly ALA which is not really efficient for human bodies to use it. There's no substitute for delicious oily fish

[@vikingdogmanship]

@@genchwanlim2970 whatever is true, my dog with chusing disease, was sick before getting chia with her meals twice a day. The high amount of soluble fiber in chia seeds slows down the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream, modulating insulin spikes

[@Nishi-kg4nq]

I started using True Elements Chia seeds after watching this benefits and it turned out really helpful to me. Thanks for sharing! will recommend my friends too.

[@gjstevens1141]

Well...to a person who has recently discovered chia seeds...they are magic dust 😂 ONLY BECAUSE they transform a liquid into a weird gel-like substance. 😂 I appreciate your video. I am using them for their fiber content (I am currently 31 weeks pregnant and trying to up my iron and wow, my gut has gotten so uncomfortable. I'm also not down for prune juice very often because it's extremely carb-heavy and though I don't have GD this time, I'd rather avoid extreme carbs anyway). That being said, thanks for your info! I plan to have chia seed pudding with fruit, coconut milk, cinnamon and nuts in the morning a couple times a week. =)

[@kristinb5121]

I’ve been thinking about incorporating chia seeds into my diet and have a large bag of them that has gone unused. The thought of chia pudding never sounds appealing. The message that they’re not a magic pill seems like it would be obvious, but people will do anything so we don’t have to change our habits. The best idea I got out of this video was to keep a small bottle of chia seeds by my stove and to sprinkle them on my regular foods, much as I would seasonings. I think this will work much better for me than to try and make special dishes from them.

[@DFlo-bj3gb]

Very confusing... sorry... so yes on chia seeds? Or no on chia seeds?? 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ we understood that it is not a dust

[@lynnellscott9079]

Yes. It’s helpful within a balanced diet.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Sorry, my bad 😓. The motivation for this video came from my seeing many people, including my patients, not doing enough to improve all aspects of their lifestyle and diet for health and to combat chronic diseases, even though they may be enthusiastically taking Chia Seeds and Other Superfoods. Chia seeds are a great healthy ingredient, full of nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, with many possible health-promoting properties. But yet, at the same time, they are do not take away, in any way or to any degree, the need to still do the necessary to improve all aspects of one's lifestyle and dietary habits. that I would encourage everyone to keep handy in their pantry. I made this video desiring to remind people NOT to be distracted by the 'Healthy Halo' of 'Superfoods' such as Chia Seeds when making food choices, especially when shopping for packaged foods in supermarkets, to encourage everyone to look at the full ingredients listing of all packaged foods before buying, including food products that have 'CHIA SEEDS INSIDE' labels. Thanks once again for your feedback. I shall take that serious and shall endeavour to do better for my future videos. Have a great day! Best Regards! Doc

[@stacyacollins8612]

I add it to my bottle of water... I love it. I never even thought about putting it in my food.

[@evieCheers21]

Hi Dr. Chan. Thanks for your helpful info. I add chia seed to my homemade yoghurt and eat as breakfast/snack. I don't soak the seeds. Is it ok? Thanks.

[@relaxedandlovingit]

I love your video 😂 I watched a documentary on peoples food choices when it came to eating at McDs. One smark Alick responded he thought himself healthy because he considered that the 1 slither of lettuce 🥬 in his burger was 1 of his 5 a day 😂 His 1 slither of lettuce is equivalent to the chia seed.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Glad you got the 'WHY' I made this video, about how many people are distracted by the halo of 'superfoods' and not doing enough to review and improve the unhealthy aspects of their diets. Thanks again for your encouraging comment, Blessings, Dr Chan

[@louissiuol3921]

Moderation with some common sense is all we need ppl.... if chia seeds is such a miracle that cures all, he will be out of job!

[@vikingdogmanship]

whatever is true, my dog with chusing disease, was sick before getting chia with her meals twice a day. The high amount of soluble fiber in chia seeds slows down the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream, modulating insulin spikes

[@olivesoondar1165]

Thank you for these info , l uses it in my oats , no milk , no sugar , no cheese , very little meat & fish diet

[@heenab4898]

Very very well said doc. Thank you.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

I get some viewers who are angry and offended by this video either because they think I am either sprouting 'common sense' or 'rubbish' in the video, which they find useless or 'wrong'. Thanks for understanding my intent and message in the video. Blessings

[@Ipsita77]

Thank you Doctor. This help a lot.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Glad you found it useful. Thanks for dropping by my channel. Have a great day! Best Regards, Doc

[@luciacarbajosa7304]

Absolutely correct doctor, thank you for taking time explaining this very important know how. Permission to share to my groups, I myself taking chia seeds drink with okra water and help me control appetite of eating way too much. Thank you and God bless

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Glad you found it useful. Blessings, Dr Chan

[@lynel2765]

yes ! You're so right. Every now then then, we forget or "wish" it will fix the foods with high sugar , high carb, high cholesterol .. thx

[@ThreePhaseHigh]

I take them with a little virgin olive oil to avoid constipation they seem to work well for that.

[@annsuematthews]

Absolutely agree! It’s a complete life change of a mind set. It’s combination of changing eating and activity level. Thanks.

[@bhupinderkaur2346]

Very useful emphasis upon better use of chia seeds ... thank u

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

You are welcome. Glad you found it useful. Blessings, Dr Chan

[@jonellis6235]

Excellent point. Chia seeds are a good supplement, with a healthy diet.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Chia seeds have lots of good stuff on them, I do add Chia Seeds to my food or drinks when appropriate, but I made this video because many people have unrealistic expectations of it, seeing it as some kind of magical superfood that can wipe out all the bad stuff or deficiencies in their diet. Blessings, Dr Chan

[@heenab4898]

Can I ask if chi seeds is good eaten at breakfast - chia and oats soaked overnight with blended with fresh fruit, yougurt milk and honey...more famously known as overnight chia and ots puding with some fresh fruits and nuts added in the morning

[@Bo_xoxo]

Hello I'm commenting on this video in December 2023. I currently incorporate 2-3 spoonful of chia seeds to my daily meals. I myself don't experience any adverse reactions to them. However, I came across a video by Dr. Steven Gundry stating that chia seeds have lectins therefore are inflammatory and should be avoided. Please share if anyone here have any good or bad experiences with chia seeds.

[@SS-vs8to]

I soak Chia seed in a glass of water for overnight drink next day I don't add any flavour. This drink is helping my body.I'll recommend soaking Chia seed before using it to your food.

[@joyful8072]

I'm interested in how you think the drink is helping your body because I have started to drink it that way too.

[@lindaharris9714]

Those flat noodles are my favourite. 😂 Great video! He reminds me of Uncle Nigel, but sensible.

[@heenab4898]

Also doc can you guide us on how much chia seeds in a day is healthy, 1 tsp, 2 tsp ? Can it be had everyday?

[@jacla666]

You can add it to dishes for slower absorption, to lower blood sugar spikes. That's the healthy beneficial magic of chia seeds.

[@shapemok9460]

Adding chia seeds to char kway teow = chia kway teow 😅

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

😂😜😄😂

[@notadocf538]

I add to my pasta NOT to make it healthier, but to add fiber to a pasta that low in fiber, it helps to have a good bowl movement. I HAVE EATING FOODS THAT MAKES GOING TO THE BATHROOM MORE DIFFICULT, AND CHIA SEEDS ARE A GREAT SOURCE TO MAKE IT A LOT EASIER

[@jinanzeidan3271]

I take Chia seed at morning on an empty stomach, glass of water with lemon leave it for 5.minutes and then I drink it. Also with yogurt sometimes and with omelet.

[@lydiaoccidental9487]

Doc what is the proper usage/dosage of chia seeds? Thank you.

[@bluesfan51]

Being on a hi fat low carb diet I use chia seeds and flex seed meal to help with my fiber intake.

[@esthert66]

Great information!! That’s is so true! It’s all about what you eat.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Glad you found it useful, all I had wanted to do was to move people away from looking to 'Superfoods' such as Chia Seeds as THE ANSWER to their health problems and encourage people to look for and work on areas of their lifestyle and dietary habits that clearly needed changing and improving.

[@bereleneyergaw3194]

Thank you. Hopefully you have continued to present this information. An honest much needed presentation.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Glad it was helpful! Not everyone appreciated or understood my message, happy that you did. Blessings, Dr Chan

[@NickyJ311]

I just put a few on avocado toast and yogurt. I’m slowly trying to change my diet to be earthier.

[@myang9152]

It would help alot if you discuss benefits as well. I feel like I was looking forward to that particular section but the video was only the obvious things that chia seeds on unhealthy does nothing.....that's it

[@daveern1111]

The key is to eat clean then as a lifestyle then having your chia seeds will add on to your health.

[@cathhaven]

But this seeds help me to lose some weights and makes my toilet trip regular🤷‍♀️ im making overnight oats with chia seeds and drinking warm water with chia seeds on an empty stomach. From 48.8kg to 45.8 now

[@erikamaereyes3726]

Gaano katagal na po kayo nag cchia seeds?

[@cathhaven]

@@erikamaereyes3726 2 mos na po..45.3 kg nko

[@notadocf538]

I add fresh grounded cinnamon into my rice to help NOT let blood sugar spike, I add limon drops in my potatoes with butter to avoid fat storage and blood sugar spike

[@md.rosado]

Omg now I feel like adding chia to everything 😂 healthy chia beer 🍻 why not?! Funny and all but he is sooo right!

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Thank you. Glad you got the education bit and not just the 'entertainment' bit of this video 😅

[@Futoy]

I lost my left leg in an accident so I put chia seeds on it and my left leg grew back! EXPLAIN THAT THE HABITS DOCTOR!!!

[@hafizazfarr6527]

Helloo doc , i want ask u some question . do chia seed help increase the body metabolism ? . i hopee u respond bcs this is my serious questionn

[@Master_LaSon]

I like to mix them with peanut butter when I dip celery. I eat them for fiber and help with digestion

[@lindaironsi423]

Thanks doc.A lot of people think Chia seeds are some sort of magic erasers that erase the bag guys in the foods.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

yeah you are absolutely spot on, that was why I made this video a few years ago, to highlight the misconception and unreasonable expectations people have about the benefits of chia seeds, but I think the reason this video sort of blew up with more than a million views was the fact that this video triggered many people who took offence to my message or found fault with my accent, delivery, pronunciation etc. Thanks for your kind words, it encouraged me knowing that there are people who understood my message and saw my heart behind it. Thanks, blessings, Dr Chan

[@ktetsi]

Wow that is awesomely laid out, thank Dr. Chan

[@mikkikas6821]

Exactly. This is true by adding chia or flax seeds to junk food is useless. But to healthy foods, it works.😊 I like to just crunch on them by themselves in small amounts.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Always a good thing to include chia seeds in our diets wherever possible, especially if we also enjoy them at the same time. But we should not have wrong expectations of how much Chia Seeds, despite its nutrient packed profile, can make up for or mitigate for a bad diet ... Cheers, Blessings

[@tilasole3252]

I am more interested in flax seeds. Do they HAVE to be cooked or can they be eaten raw? I am hearing polar opposite answers on the internet. Thank you.

[@jamindanagcagay]

i used chia evry morning with warm water seems like i feel good.

[@dorothylee48]

Thank you for sharing this video ❤ I know that chia seeds are over rated even though I use them from time to time thank you again doctor.

[@erenaathaide9365]

Doct chan Plz guide us Which is the right way to consume chia seeds

[@vivianramawtar9251]

Brilliant video Doc , I will throw away the chia seds from my kitchen. What about black seed ?

[@devikamudcoo4002]

Thank you Doctor you are truly right specially people on medication .

[@solitude3894]

I have ringworm problems,, I have been on dr consultation for 14 days ,,last few days I'm drinking water with chia seeds in the morning as I've gained weight, I'm also in diet,, I don't know but my ringworm is not curing , is it the chia seed that's triggering my ringworm more?! Pls reply sir

[@frankisavard633]

Luv the simple down to earth information. Thanks...

[@jamamil8438]

Doc you talk to fast I don’t understand some of what you’re explaining.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Oops, Sorry! I shall take your feedback and will try harder to improve and do better for my future videos. Thank you for your feedback and have a great day!

[@Ipsita77]

Gemma Miller show doctor's video in 0.5 speed if that does not work then less it more there are options. I hope it will help you.

[@nepalpremi2914]

Hearty Gratitude to Dr. Chang 🇳🇵🙏🌺

[@evlynmckenzie396]

ZTHANKS FOR THIS INFOR

[@PraveenJain2508]

you have no where told about the benifits of chia seeds. you are continuously repeating same thing in your video.

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Oops my bad. I shall learn from this and do better in my future videos. Thank you for your feedback. But errrr..... it was never my intention to create a video on the benefits of Chia seeds because there are already many KZbin videos on the benefits of Chia seeds, I thought I have made that very clear in the thumbnail and title of this video, but perhaps I wasn't clear enough, my apologies. I shall learn from this and do better for my future videos. Thank you for dropping by my channel and for leaving a feedback, much appreciated. Regards, Doc

[@txmoney]

You earned a subscriber. Speak the hard truth doc!

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Thank you for your encouraging words. I must confess that it's been quite a while, more than a year, since I last dared to venture to come here to read the comments in this video for there were just so many angry, hateful and ultimately discouraging comments, which ultimately led me to stop making videos for a long long while. Thanks again, Blessings, Dr Chan

[@Shalom-rc9zb]

Dr Chan..your presentation is hilarious n so informative..love it..not a magic eraser.. Haha... well said

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Glad you enjoyed it! This video is having very mixed responses indeed, some found it useful, others found it totally useless, some thank me for it whilst others get v v angry with me for it. I shall continue to try my best nonetheless, thank you for dropping by my channel and leaving an encouraging comment, precious fuel for content creators like myself to press on with creating content on KZbin. Thanks. Blessings, Doc

[@skylark304]

WITH HIGH REGARDS FOR DR. CHAN >> RAISING PEOPLE'S CONSCIOUSNESS ! thanks

[@TheHabitsDoctor]

Thank you for your encouraging words. I must confess that it's been quite a while, more than a year, since I last dared to venture to come here to read the comments in this video for there were just so many angry, hateful and ultimately discouraging comments. Thanks again, Blessings, Dr Chan

[@carolinemay1499]

Love your video . Can you tell me is it healthy to put chicken seeds in natural Greek yogurt with raspberries and apple for breakfast ? Watching you from Portugal.