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can i eat chia seeds without soaking
Hey there tiny cute kitty, I have a question about chia seeds. Can I eat them without soaking first?
Hello! Yes, you can certainly eat chia seeds without soaking them. However, they absorb water rapidly and can become quite gelatinous. If you're not used to that texture, you may find it unexpected or unpleasant.
Oh gotcha, but will eating them unsoaked cause any health concerns?
Not exactly. But do remember that chia seeds absorb water. So if you eat them dry, they may absorb water from your body during digestion, which could lead to dehydration if you're not well hydrated. So make sure you drink plenty of water!
That's good advice. Anything else I should be aware of about chia seeds?
Just one more thing: Eating a lot of dry chia seeds at once, because they expand so much when wet, might create a risk of choking or a blockage in your intestine. So you might want to stick to small amounts or soak them first to be safe.
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