In today's busy life, most people have started making many changes in their food to avoid unhealthy food, including adopting a calorie deficit diet plan and making flax seeds, sesame seeds and chia seeds a part of their diet plan.

In this, people mostly use chia seeds which are rich in many nutritional properties including fiber, protein, omega three fatty acids. But unknowingly some people make some mistakes while eating it, due to which they do not get its full benefit. Along with this, people eat chia seeds by mixing them with some such things (Things Not To Mix With Chia Seeds), which has a bad effect on their body. So let's know about those foods in which chia seeds should not be mixed and why.

With what things should chia seeds not be eaten?

• High salt foods: High salt foods, such as soy sauce or pickles, can absorb moisture from chia seeds, affecting their gel texture. In any case, eating too much salt can increase the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.

• High sugar foods: High sugar foods, such as sugary snacks or sweetened drinks, can reduce the health benefits of chia seeds. Excessive sugar consumption can lead to weight gain and diseases such as diabetes.

• In spicy food- Chia seeds have a mild taste and mixing them in spicy food can overpower their taste. Apart from this, excessive spices can cause stomach irritation and digestive problems , due to which the true benefits of chia seeds cannot be obtained.

• Artificially sweetened foods: Artificially sweetened foods, such as diet soda or sweets, can affect the natural nutrients of chia seeds. Excessive consumption of these can also slow down metabolism.

• In packaged juices – Packaged juices often contain high amounts of sugar and preservatives, which reduce the benefits of chia seeds .

• In dry things- Chia seeds should not be eaten directly with dry fruits or nuts. Mixing them in dry things does not give them a gel-like texture, which can cause choking.

• In processed foods – Adding chia seeds to processed foods, such as snacks, chips and fast foods, can reduce their nutritional benefits. Processed foods contain high amounts of salt, sugar and unhealthy fats, which reduce the health benefits of chia seeds.
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The right way to eat chia seeds

Use them by soaking them in water, fresh fruits, almond milk or smoothies. They can be eaten mixed with oats, yogurt, or mild flavored drinks.