Chia Water: A How-To
Hello!
People who know me in real life know that I drink a lot of chia water, or as it is loving referred to by everyone who sees it, "water with little floating black stuff." Chia seeds are grown in Central America for their superfood properties. They are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants which makes chia water a great on the go breakfast!
I drink chia water because having substance in my water gets me to drink it. I mix all sorts of ingredients into my water like strawberries, mint, cucumber, lemon, lime, ginger and grapefruit. When you soak chia in water with the assorted mix-ins, it develops a jelly coating around the outside of the seed. The great thing about chia is that it doesn't have its own flavor, it tastes exactly like what ever you soaked it in. Today, I am going to show you a chart so that you can get to making your own chia waters!
People who know me in real life know that I drink a lot of chia water, or as it is loving referred to by everyone who sees it, "water with little floating black stuff." Chia seeds are grown in Central America for their superfood properties. They are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants which makes chia water a great on the go breakfast!
I drink chia water because having substance in my water gets me to drink it. I mix all sorts of ingredients into my water like strawberries, mint, cucumber, lemon, lime, ginger and grapefruit. When you soak chia in water with the assorted mix-ins, it develops a jelly coating around the outside of the seed. The great thing about chia is that it doesn't have its own flavor, it tastes exactly like what ever you soaked it in. Today, I am going to show you a chart so that you can get to making your own chia waters!
Step One: Pick Your Liquid
- Coconut Water
- Regular Water
- Green Tea
- Jasmine Tea
- Orange Juice
Step Two: Choose Your Mix-Ins
- Lemon Slices
- Lime Slices
- Grapefruit Slices
- Cucumber Slices
- Strawberry Slices
- Shredded Ginger
- Ripped Mint Leaves
- Ripped Basil Leaves
- Kiwi Slices
- Orange slices
- Cherries
- Watermelon Cubes
- Fresh Coconut Shreds
- Pineapple Pieces
Optional: Choose Your Essential Oil*
*note: must be food grade, read recommended dilution ratio on container
- Grapefruit
- Mint
- Lemon Grass
Step Three: Add Your Liquid
Step Four: Add Chia and Let Sit
Over night is the best way to go, but if you have a time crunch, thirty minutes will work.
I hope you have enjoyed this how-to chia water guide! I usually make my chia the night before I plan on drinking it, and let it cool in the fridge while I sleep. It works great as an after workout drink with a light meal. The water will hydrate you and the chia and mix-ins will provide electrolytes. I'll be posting some of my favorite summer workouts in the next few weeks, so be on the lookout!
Love,
Coco Cat
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