10 foods to avoid mixing with chia seeds

Refined Sugar  From adding chia seeds in pudding to desserts, we mix chia seeds in variety of dishes but that should be avoided as it can spike blood sugar levels.

Artificial Sweeteners Adding artificial sweeteners to dishes with chia seeds should be avoided as it causes gut problems leading to bloating and discomfort.

Fried Foods Fried foods take time to digest and if they are taken with chia seeds, it can cause digestive problems as chia seeds absorb the liquid and expand in the stomach.

Caffeinated Beverages Adding chia seeds to tea or coffee is not advisable, as the chia seeds absorb water and cause dehydrating effects in body

Spicy Foods Chia seeds are tasteless and are often added to spices but it is not a healthy option. It can expand in the stomach leading to irritation in the digestive tract.

Excessive Salt From salads to savoury pudding, salt is added to everything. If salt is added in large amounts, it can affect the cardiovascular system and blood pressure levels.

Food High in Phytates Phytates are found in legumes, nuts, and some grains and chia seeds when mixed with phytates can lower the nutritional properties leading to digestive issues.

Carbonated Beverages Any carbonated beverage could cause swelling and gas but adding chia seeds to them can cause ten times more swelling and gas as it absorbs water and expands in the stomach.

Raw Vegetables When chia seeds are mixed in large quantities with vegetables, it can have adverse effects leading to gas and cramps.

High Fibre Foods  As chia seeds are high in fibre, adding chia seeds to them is not advisable. It can cause bloating or constipation due to overloading of fibre in stomach.

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