How to Add Chia Seed to Your Diet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Mix chia seeds in yogurt.

   The combination of yogurt's probiotics and the antioxidants from the chia seeds makes this a super-super food.
   
   Stir in fruit for additional vitamins.
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   Step 2: Sprinkle chia seeds on hot or cold cereal for breakfast.

   A little chia on oatmeal or other hot whole grain cereals mixes in almost unnoticeably, making it a perfect and nutritious addition.
   
   The chia complements fruit nicely on a nice bowl of bran flakes or other cold breakfast cereals.
   
   Combine chia with miso paste and mix into a hot batch of oatmeal.
   
   Let this mixture sit overnight in the refrigerator and you'll be greeted with savory fermented oatmeal in the morning.
   
   Don't let the furriness scare you:
   It's delicious and full of live cultures. , A good way to enjoy chia seeds, especially if you're not a fan of their gelatinous quality.
   
   Blended with fruit, chia seeds resemble raspberry seeds. , Mix with equal parts milk or your favorite non-dairy substitute to make a light, tapioca-like pudding you can eat with nuts, fruit, or all by itself.
   
   Also, in recipes it's a good substitute for sour cream.
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   Step 3: Mix into a smoothie.

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   Step 4: Mix with milk into pudding.

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