Chia Seeds - 3 things that Chia Seeds are NOT
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- Chia Seeds may be deemed a superfood by many people, but there are 3 things that Chia Seeds are NOT.
NOTE: The examples in this video was meant to put across the point that Chia Seeds will not make up for whatever that is not good in a meal, they were not meant to show how Chia Seeds are typically used. Chia seeds are best taken with drinks, soups, stews and taken with lots of fluids.
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As the popularity of chia seeds grows, chia seeds are increasingly found in more and more products in the supermarket. These are the 3 things that Chia Seeds are not that I often find myself having to explain and emphasize to my patients and coachees, many of whom are taking chia seeds to better control their diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and other lifestyle/diet-related chronic conditions.
As we find more and more packaged foods in the supermarkets that have Chia Seeds included in them, many people are making the mistake of being distracted by the 'Halo Effect' of 'Chia Seeds Inside' labels on food products and not looking holistically and critically enough at the inherent healthfulness, or lack of, of any food products that they buy. Regardless of how nutritious Chia Seeds are and how often one takes chia seeds, the need to learn and practise consistently eating habits to prevent and combat chronic lifestyle diseases remain something that is imperative.
Chia Seeds do have a place in our diet, but only as part of a healthy eating habit, not in place of one.
Ever since I posted this video more than 6 months ago (Oct 2020), it has received many comments from viewers, some positive and also many negative and even angry comments. I want to thank everyone who made the effort to leave comments, regardless of whether they were positive or negative. I shall take encouragement from the positive encouraging comments but at the same time, I will also not ignore or disregard the negative comments/feedback but to take such negative feedback seriously and learn from them, then use them as motivation for me to try harder to improve and make better videos moving forward. THANK YOU ALL!
My goal for this video was simply to highlight the importance of improving all aspects of our lifestyle and diet for health and to combat chronic diseases, to remind people NOT to be distracted by the 'Healthy Halo' of 'Superfoods' such as Chia Seeds when making food choices, especially when shopping for packaged foods in supermarkets, to encourage everyone to look at the full ingredients listing of all packaged foods before buying, including food products that have 'CHIA SEEDS INSIDE' labels
PS. The examples in this video was meant to put across the point that Chia Seeds will not make up for whatever that is not good in a meal, they were not meant to show how Chia Seeds are typically used.
Chia seeds are a great healthy ingredient, full of nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, that I would encourage everyone to keep handy in their pantry. I use chia seeds often in my cooking, eg. sprinkling chia seeds into my beverages, soups and stews. But this video, as the title '3 THINGS THAT CHIA SEEDS ARE NOT' suggest, was never intended for talking about l the different health benefits of chia seeds or the different ways to take chia seeds.
Thanks everyone! Have a great day!
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Ever since I posted this video almost a year ago (Oct 2020), it has received many comments from viewers, some positive and also many negative and even angry comments. I want to thank everyone who made the effort to leave comments, regardless of whether they were positive or negative. I shall take encouragement from the positive encouraging comments but at the same time, I will also not ignore or disregard the negative comments/feedback but to take such negative feedback seriously and learn from them, then use them as motivation for me to try harder to improve and make better videos moving forward. THANK YOU ALL!
My goal for this video was simply to highlight the importance of improving all aspects of our lifestyle and diet for health and to combat chronic diseases, to remind people NOT to be distracted by the 'Healthy Halo' of 'Superfoods' such as Chia Seeds when making food choices, especially when shopping for packaged foods in supermarkets, to encourage everyone to look at the full ingredients listing of all packaged foods before buying, including food products that have 'CHIA SEEDS INSIDE' labels
PS. The examples in this video was meant to put across the point that Chia Seeds will not make up for whatever that is not good in a meal, they were not meant to show how Chia Seeds are typically used.
Chia seeds are a great healthy ingredient, full of nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, that I would encourage everyone to keep handy in their pantry. I use chia seeds often in my cooking, eg. sprinkling chia seeds into my beverages, soups and stews. But this video, as the title '3 THINGS THAT CHIA SEEDS ARE NOT' suggest, was never intended for talking about l the different health benefits of chia seeds or the different ways to take chia seeds.
Thanks everyone! Have a great day!
Doc
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Hope those "unhealthy sample foods" used in this video are not wasted & thrown away for the sake of "chia seeds are not......" stay healthy and happy,save the people & environment 🙏😁
This is a great video, he's speaking the truth chia seeds isn't going to change what you are eating. You have to put good food with good food not just 1 chia seeds and expect your health to change
Made me laugh, the negative comments were from people whose bubble was burst
Thanks for letting the world know that making one good choice is not good enough, despite what you say at the end about one choice at a time... perhaps if you saw superfoods as a gateway to better foods choices, rather than a platform to point out what is still wrong with someone’s diet?? You would not punish a baby for crawling just because it was the right age to walk. Yet it seems that baby steps are not seen as an opportunity for encouragement and education. Good job professionals... most will go home, dump the chia in the trash and keep eating the junk because the doctor said chia seed doesn’t work. More shame and pointing out of the obvious, about not making good food choice is sooooo what this world needs. We can see how well that is working as the world gets more and more unhealthy.
Here is an idea. When someone tells you about using a “superfood” encourage their interest in nutrition. Direct them on how to use them and where to find more information. Don’t make them feel reprimanded for not doing enough. We get it you are smart. You know it is not enough but it is one good choice! Make them excited about telling you about their next good choice. SMH...
Doctor Chan has put up a wonderful summary video about chia seeds. First thing In the morning I put 2-3 Tsps of chia seeds in 1 cup of water. I wait 15-20 minutes and then I drink it on an empty stomach. It has improved my energy, skin, hair, nails, and overall health. Drink to the wellness of good health.👍
I am a Dialysis patient. My both kidneys are damaged. I take Chia seeds mixed with water just before dinner. The next morning I feel so good and energetic. And my fellow dialysis patients are also taking Chia seeds and feeling energetic. Thanks to Chia seeds
@@jsudhakar9187how did your kidneys get damaged?
Jihad is not a positive thing. You ought to try love and cooperation.
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Chia seeds provide proper amount of fiber and great for digestive system especially for your colon and heart. Best water soaked chia seeds for 20 minutes first thing in morning before breakfast. Worst for me thank God I’m healthy.🙏
@@barbarawebb7185 works best for me in the morning not at night
I didn’t realize that people added chia seeds to such unusual things. I add chia to my protein shakes because it makes me feel full.
I just take chia seeds with plain water. Simple as it is. ♥️
me, too.
That truly made me smile: "Chia seeds are not magic dust." 🙂
do you believe In God?
Fuck god @@lb7625
This guy is 100% done with people coming into his office misusing chia seeds 😂 Very good video. It was very helpful to me even if I did find the tone entertaining 🙂
😂 right!!!
What? Very good video?😂😂😂😂😂😂
Find out yourself. Your health and your life is your personal responsibility
So true 😂😂😂
Hahahaha
😅😅 I was waiting for him to start throwing chia seeds at the camera
Agree. We have replaced rice for quinoa, cow milk for nut milks including hemp hearts milk and margarines for coconut, olive oils and we have added chia, flaxseeds, hemp hearts to our diets...and we have felt such a diffference in our health. It's about making better choices.
Nut milks are nothing but chalky colored water with vitamins artificially injected. There is nothing healthy about it. Margarine is notoriously awful for your health. You need some serious education.
I agree with all of your choices however, not margarine, it is filled with unhealthy fats. I would replace margarine with grass fed butter, its much better for.
Rice are good ... Cow milk are also good.. the thing that are not good is those instant stuff.. and outside food.. 😂... Do excercise a lot.. or the best is.. dont sit a lot...
@@MrjD-sy3jdIt depends on if the cow is grass fed and free open range. Most dairy cows are super unhealthy because they are fed unhealthy things and pumped full of growth hormones which is bad for US. Ijs
Not in my country. I've never met anyone that eats the latest trend, drinks nut water or shuns cows milk. Aussie's don't much fall for the latest trend. We stick to real food like meat, dairy, veggies fruit and we still love our bread.
I have radically changed my diet since being diagnosed with type 2. I eat chia pudding made with unsweetened oat milk every day, adding different things like cinnamon or vanilla, blueberries or half a banana. I have dropped all extra sugar and fat. lost a stone in two months. Also drink raw apple cider vinegar with either elderberry or beetroot juice. I hope I am doing the right things. Lol!!!
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Oat milk is essentially starch milk. Its the milk with the highest carbohydrate content, so I'd imagine theres healthier options for you.
it has zero fat and only .2 sugar which is what matters most to me@@Mariaaaaaaaa213
@@Mariaaaaaaaa213i mean oatmeal is really good for you - what about the nutrients in the milk ? carbs are not the enemy
@@isabellecheng3782 the part of oatmeals that's healthy is the fiber, literally the part that's left out of the milk... almond or coconut milk would be much better options... there's nothing wrong with carbs, it's just that it goes against your goals if you are trying to regulate insulin with your diet 😊
Chia seeds are most effective when they are a part of a healthy diet plan. Very practical. No gimmicks. I ❤️ this video.
Loved it. And so effectively put!
I don’t understand why the 500 dislikes. This video is a fantastic reminder to us that not just eating 1 healthy food can allow us to fill ourselves with other unhealthy food. It’s the habit and mindset he is trying to emphasize on!
probably because its repetitive. Could have done more work with the editing and making the video more compact. Very passionate doctor though
@@jeandixon586 you are right. and also he must teach how to use chia seed properly instead of repeating few sentences in seven minutes just to say how not to use. Not eraser, not magic dust and not magic peals…..
An educative video. Repetition or not, what matters is the information behind it
Because he rambles on and on instead of getting to the point. Not everyone has time for that!
Agree
Pay no mind
they are not vibrating on our level 😊
Dr.Chan you are amazing.The world needs more doctors like yourself.
Thank you so much Dr Chan, I really really enjoyed listening to your excellent advice, and you are so right about Chia seeds and eating habits. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too. Please stay safe and well too
Love this - I just purchased some as part of my Keto lifestyle and this video was very helpful.
I use them as a pudding with fruit and coconut milk . I often use vanilla and monk fruit sweetener. It keeps me from eating regular desserts.
How do you make your chi seed not magic puddings?
I just discovered this pudding some days ago and love it!
Great idea
I like one cup of unsweetened not milk, 2 tablespoons of chia seed a dash of monk’s fruit or other sweetener than depending on the mood add cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, orange zest, or other good choice. Put lid on container shake and refrigerate. I make four at a time because I have four plastic, tight-lidded containers. I imagine cow milk would work fine.
That sounds so good! I want some for my salad, too. I want to add to almond milk.
I've never used Chia Seeds, but fell for the magic dust comments. I eat healthy and thought the Chia Seeds would make things better. thank you for the great explanation.
I have been hearing so much about chia seeds. I saw some drinks with chia seeds in it. While waiting in line to make my purchase I watched this video. The drink listed sugar as 1st ingredient. thank you Dr Chan. You saved me $4 and educated me
Do chia seeds have a lot of sugar?
In 1 ounce of dried chia seeds, there are 12 grams of carbohydrates. Of this, nearly 10 grams come from fiber. There is no sugar in chia seeds.
@@asifshuja8638 no, it’s whatever else was in the health bars or drinks that makes it bad. Chia seed is good.
Thank you Doctor, for your response to my comment. I am from Bangalore, India. I am not a doctor, but promote natural remedies. To add to your very sensible, practical and balanced approach, your view of the use of all health-promoting natural substances ONLY by making the necessary lifestyle changes, makes huge sense. I have come across people who have come to me with diabetic gangrene and with wounds that never heal. Although I treat the wounds, my main focus is on their diabetes. When I tell them to make the necessary lifestyle and dietary changes, there are some who are adamant and only want the remedy. Such people have literally died. Whereas those who made the changes are living normal, happy lives. Adding chia seeds or any natural health-promoting substance to poison and consuming it for health and healing, doesn't make any iota of sense.
Thank you Doctor for making this concept so clear and precise.
Hi calvin
Absolutely right!!
Hi Calvin, you mentioned natural remedies, how can we contact you?
I have one question- Can we make a smoothy of Chia seeds with Dates and Figs?
I use this smoothy in my daily life as I take this smoothy after a running. Your answer will help a lot and make me much healthier.
Thank you🙏🏻❤️
Internationally admired Chia seed is a very good support to our health but not a Cure.
Continous use may reduce certain medications, lead to a general improved Health.
I am not Doc. by profession. Appreciate your Video.
Love from Pakistan.
Love this. Truly. "Superfoods" like chia seeds, quinoa and such are a wonderful addition to an already healthy lifestyle, but too many people see them as an excuse to continue bad habits, like the one good thing they do makes it all better.
We need more professionals out there spreading good, healthy information to combat these misconceptions born of natural laziness or cognitive distortion.
Bravo.
G0
It’s the what do you think it will happen if you put chia seeds into it 😅
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This was hilarious 😂 😂😂
Thanks Doc yeah you're right reading the product nutrition facts will help us a lot.
I’ve only used chia seeds (1/2 - 1 table spoon) in a meal-replacement smoothie. I found it helps me feel fuller, there by not feeling the need to snack between meals. Thanks for your video, Love and Light 🕉🙏❤️🙏🕉
Thank you Dr Chan for your wisdom and kindness in taking the time to inform the public of the dangers of ignoring the bigger problem in unhealthy eating. It seems obvious but there are many ppl who do not make wise decisions when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. I love the example you gave. God bless you
I know this is serious but at the same time so very honest it’s funny, thanks Dr.
He is 100% right in what he says......I just had to laugh so hard at his presentation 🤣🤣🤣
What the hell you say!?!? See “Steven He”
Dr. Chan you are making so much sense. Thank you for calling us to account in HOW we eat overall!
Thank you for your encouraging words, much needed and appreciated because I often get angry or even hate comments when I make videos to challenge people's mindset re the impact of their food on their health. Thanks again, Blessings, Dr Chan
Puree some berries and add chia seed - chill for 1 hour. Makes a lovely healthy dessert pudding YUMMMM
How many cups of chia seeds tho ?
@@laralilyLaraMaljevac 1 part chia to 4 parts liquid e.d 1/4 cup chia to 1 cup liquid. or I cup chia to 4 cups liquid. If you want to make it go further, add some milk to the pureed berries (I like cashew milk or coconut milk) then add some honey to taste. You can experiment with all different flavours, juices etc
If you are going to just do thin liquids like juice or milk, make sure you stir the mixture through after 10mins before you refrigerate, so the chia seeds are evenly distributed through the liquid. Enjoy
@@divergentone777 thank you so much :)
@@laralilyLaraMaljevac You are most welcome
Thank you Dr Chan ❤👌❤👌😎
thank you doctor for this information, I am taking Chia seeds also but moderately because I'm inborn thalassemia.I used more Chia seeds a day but I noticed my anemia deteriorates so I stop.Because I used 2 teaspoons into my coffee everytime I drink. I drink 3 to 5 times coffee a day..
Love mixing chia seeds, flax seed meal, and unsweetened almond milk in plane Greek yogurt.
My new saying, Chia seeds are not magic dust.Thank you Dr for reminding us all that we need to eat better.
Nice video, doc. Chia seeds and flax seeds are two of the most concentrated sources of vegetable omega 3. They are very cheap to buy and very healthy for you if you include them in a balanced diet.
Yes! Chia seeds & Flax seeds are great healthy ingredients to keep handy in the pantry. I use both of them in my food and cooking regularly., eg. sprinkling chia seeds into my soups and stews even though that does not add to the taste or enjoyment of the soups/stews. All I had wanted to achieve for this video was to highlight the importance of improving all aspects of our lifestyle and diet for health and also to remind people NOT to be distracted by the 'Healthy Halo' of Cha Seeds when making food choices, especially when shopping for packaged foods in supermarkets, to look at the full ingredients listing of all packaged foods before buying, including food products that have 'CHIA SEEDS INSIDE' labels.
@@TheHabitsDoctor
If you cook Chia seeds, does it retain all the omega-3 nutrients in it?
Exactly
Best in salads!
They only have ALA, not DHA / EPA which is the omega 3 you want
2tea spoon to a cup of hot water 1 tea spoon of milk as a tea substitute will keep you full longer
I’ve only just recently started incorporating Chia seeds into my diet. I find them helpful for motility. When I add other fibre to my diet it does not seem to move things along whereas Chia seeds do. I simply soak them in water. I drink half a cup early in the day and half a cup later in the day. They have been wonderful to move things along. And I’m also excited to learn that they help with my digestive probiotics.
I make chia seed pudding to eat with my low carb breakfast. I combine 1/2 cup chia seeds, 2 cups 2% milk and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Chill overnight and serve 1/2 cup chia seed pudding with yogurt, ground flax seeds, coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, and blueberries. The rest of my breakfast consists of 2 eggs, sausages, and green tea. Dr. Chan is right about just sprinkling a “superfood” on a bad food choice does not offset the bad effects. I have a friend who keeps telling me about the health benefits of antioxidants such as green tea, parsley, etc. but continues to eat high carb foods like rice, bread and potatoes. 😏
Bread is the worst
@@zer0bankoe Freeze the White Bread. It will change the structure of Carbohydrates thus shall reduce the GI by 31%
Chia seeds works like magic actually, I used to go to the toilet once in two days. After using chia I go to the toilet twice a day.
That is true xD. Gotta understand limits.
Same bro same 🤩
True
how u used for constipation. plz share.
@@Ousdoo Nothing fancy Mostly in evening when m hungry😂 I just soak 1 spoon chia seeds for 10 mins in full glass of water n drink it.Also I realised this that drinking sufficient amount of water is VERY IMPORTANT. Since I have started to drink alot of water somedays I can skip chia water n still poop next day 😆
They helped me with my IBS and better nutrient absorption, which led to better sleep and more energy.
This is a great, honest, thoughtful discussion about what chia seeds are not! Currently there’s so much information that has encouraged the consumption of chia seeds. While they can be beneficial, there’s a lot more to consider if a lifestyle change is necessary to treat chronic health problems. If people think consuming chia seeds take preference over other foods, they may be jeopardizing their health. Thank you, doctor!
I learned about chia seeds and began using them. I also completely changed my way of eating. The first step is changing your mindset about food.
in my country basil is widely grown and basil seeds are easily available everywhere and cost almost 60-70% of chia as far as i know only difference in basil and chia seed is the fiber content it is more in basil and has 1-2% less omega 3 in basil seed. the fiber helps the bacteria thrive in our stomach and in return they convert them into enzymes so it might not improve the food you eat but will definitely help clean your stomach of the builtup by junk food.
I call chia seeds "frog spawn" it gets stuck in everything ...I suffer from dysphagia as a result of head and neck cancer and use chia seeds in my morning smoothies.
I love this! People need to be told exactly like this, thank you for your bravery in standing up! A raw diet is all we need to detox and heal our bodies! However, I am guilty of not following through more than a week at a time. Time to get our health back!
I have been super good for two weeks no animal anything dairy bread sugar.all veggies fruits n legumes.till today had my x favorite HERSHEY BAR😁
Lol…tell it like it is Doc!!! 💯
Smh.
@monicad351 Do you not believe in natural health or is it the fact that I am addicted to fake food like 90% of all people? Manufactured foods have been around maybe 100 years and people's health has never been so out of control. If not the food causing obesity (which then causes a number of other health problems) what is causing it? Regardless of your belief in natural healing, you have to see that food alone causes 90% of all health issues. By simply not consuming manufactured foods, your health gets better. The only foods not manufactured are foods grown from the ground and do not have an ingredient list. Hence why I say raw foods as eating raw gives the body the most nutrients. The more nutrients your body gets, the healthier the person is. Any Dr. should have the common cents to know that even though none of them spend more than a couple hours during their schooling on nutrition. People eating healthy don't go to the Dr. Ever hear the saying "an apple a day keeps the Dr. away"? The medical industry makes $4.3 Trillion dollars per year! How many people would be out of a job if we all ate a healthy diet??? 🤔 Can you see why and how this would greatly affect everything if people rarely needed medical services?
GREAT REMINDER!! THANK YOU!!
So, what you’re saying is, eating chia seeds without changing the food with it is as useful as a double Big Mac, large fries and a “Diet Coke”.
lol that's a great analogy!
Heeheehaha HAHAHEEHEE 😂😆😂😆😂
I have been a vegetarian for 30 years, for but for some reason your comment made me crave a “Big Mac.” LOL! Not that I would ever eat it.
I also would love to eat McDonald’s french fries, but since I found out that they are not vegetarian, I haven’t been able to eat them in years now. I miss them, but I really wish that they made them so that they were vegetarian friendly! They were my favorite french fries.
That's perfect because diet coke is bad and so are too many chia seeds..watch all those overuse of omega 6 people
@@jessicaleslie-byrn8008
What are you talking about?? How can Chia seeds be bad for you?
And what is wrong with omega 6 foods?
Thank you Dr Chan, I’ve just subscribed. I appreciate the time you’ve taken out to give us this wealth of information to positively change our lives.
Thanks and welcome. Thank you for your kind and encouraging comments. I'm glad that you've found the video useful. Most of the topics of my videos, including this video on chia seeds, are based on the questions, misconceptions and challenges that I saw my patients and coachees frequently encounter in their lifestyle/dietary habits change journeys. My youtube journey, since I started a year ago, has been v tough, but it is feedback and comments like yours that encourage and keep me going, thanks v v much. Blessings, Doc
Thank you Doctor for your comments and advice.
I add it to my bottle of water... I love it. I never even thought about putting it in my food.
The reason I eat so many chia seeds is just to make sure we get our omega-3’s as a vegan and they have those another thing you can do is add nutritional yeast your food to make sure you get your B12 find one that’s been fortified with a lot and you’ll be golden
Thanks, I’m still new to veganism.
You don't have to lean hard into chia seeds to get omega 3's. Any green leafy vegetable will have some. Plus the evidence that omega 3 supplementation for vegans is very limited (unlike B-12). There's plenty of evidence that omega 6 fatty acids aren't villains (DGLA, di homo gamma-linoleic acid is actually anti-inflammatory), and higher omega 6 to omega 3 ratio isn't necessarily associated with heart disease in vegans vs. omnivores.
Chia seeds as a whole food have been shown to be good for reducing inflammation, and are worth taking for that reason alone. Obsessing about single nutrients in food can lead us to unhealthy eating patterns.
If you're looking for omega 3s without the higher amounts of omega 6 then go for flaxseed seeds or better yet hemp seeds
I eat oatmeal with chia, hemp seeds and flax seeds. I also add cold pressed coconut oil, raisins, honey and cinnamon. M-F for bk. I do not eat after 6 pm until my bk. This only works when I removed alcohol from my life and added exercises 4 days a week. I feel fantastic.
Flax n flax oil is possibly lethal to me. Chia is the great alternative
Grains turn to sugar, raisins are sugar bombs, honey is sugar, best wishes
Great video . Very informative and I love how you can hear the frustration in your voice over this issue . It shows how much you care about your patients .
Thank you for your encouraging words. I must confess that it's been quite a while, more than a year, since I last dared to venture to come here to read the comments in this video for there were just so many angry, hateful and ultimately discouraging comments. Thanks again, Blessings, Dr Chan
@@TheHabitsDoctor The present generations of most of the world (except East Asia) are becoming increasingly unhealthy and they need a good wake up call to get their lives on track- eating less and eating healthy. They need to listen or end up miserable from their bad health. I am 65 and I am pushing myself in my diet choices, but I am very concerned to some very unhealthy young people who are throwing away having any real quality of life. Someone needs to tell them.
I make a warm chia pudding with unsweetened plant based milk, a few hemp hearts and sweetened with banana and berries. Makes a great breakfast I think I am consuming them the right way 😂 I got a kick out of this video, you would think it would be such an obvious thing, but I guess it's not for some people.
plant based? Sounds like you're missing out on a lot of animal based products with nutrients you practically cannot find in plant based foods. Nutrients your body needs to be optimal at that.
Chia Seeds not a magic at all but we as individual has a control of our own eating habit. But Chia Seeds has tons of health benefits that we can get from it instead of depending on pills 🙂
That’s all most of the doctors here in the States do. Here take these pills.
whatever is true, my dog with chusing disease, was sick before getting chia with her meals twice a day. The high amount of soluble fiber in chia seeds slows down the absorption of glucose into the bloodstream, modulating insulin spikes
Exceptional presentation! And, yes, sometimes a doctor, health practitioner, etc, has to emphasize and repeat the plain truth, for some people; it is not nagging, or cynical, it is out of the love of truth and of the well -being of the patient! Thank you, Dr. Chan!
Thank you for your encouraging words. I must confess that it's been quite a while, more than a year, since I last dared to venture to come here to read the comments in this video for there were just so many angry, hateful and ultimately discouraging comments. Thanks again, Blessings, Dr Chan
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A medical doctor myself who is combatting peoples cardiovascular disease, your video again reminded me of the kind of thinking probably a lot of people entertain when dealing with health problems.
Yes, the biggest need for people combating chronic diseases is not information or education, but coaching to help them clear up misconceptions and to have the right mindset and support to take action to undertake the needed lifestyle and diet change
I subscribed to your channel after a few minutes of listening to you. Your visual explanation is so powerful and even quite humorous. Thank you for this.
Exactly 💯 what I needed today!!!! Thank you for the straight talking, no nonsense advice Doctor
Thank you for your encouraging words. I must confess that it's been quite a while, more than a year, since I last dared to venture to come here to read the comments in this video for there were just so many angry, hateful and ultimately discouraging comments. Thanks again, Blessings, Dr Chan
I think it is also about choosing the right and healthy food and not incorporating it to unhealthy ones. I like what you said that it's not a magic dust and magic erasers which most people are doing. Indeed eating and choosing healthy foods is the foundation of healthy body and lifestyles. And add the chia seeds.
I'm not even a healthcare worker but I can't believe people don't know basic facts about their own body 🤣 This is so true because I gave chia seeds for my best friend to help her curb her "hunger" even after eating. But first thing she did on the seeds are to add it on her heavily sugared milktea 🤧🤦
Seriously?
Loved this video!!!! Superrrrr funny and absolutely eye opening 🤩 Thank you, doctor 🙏🏻
As someone who's always looking for ways to boost my nutrient intake, chia seeds have become a staple in my diet. Not only do they provide a great source of protein, but their versatility makes them perfect for adding to smoothies, oatmeal, or even as a crunchy topping on salads. Love the health benefits they offer!
Well said Doc.Nothing is a super food if you continue to eat unhealthy. If you eat healthy and add these things to your diet ,one can enhance its value.
Bravo! Great advise Doc. The pill mentality, or the desire for quick results is what drives the behavior you described
Absolutely agree! It’s a complete life change of a mind set. It’s combination of changing eating and activity level. Thanks.
You’re quite right Dr, & these warnings are meant to be said. Thank you!❤
glad you found it useful. Blessings, Dr Chan
Dr. Chan,
You're so humorous! Sorry that I could've only given one👍
Watching your video I couldn't helped laughing; I was so loud that I woke up my parrots who were asleep in the other room 🤣
Thank you Dr. Chan; I've already subscribed to your channel. Stay safe and God bless 🙏🌹🌈
Thank you for this!!! So many people out there think adding chia seeds to EVERYTHING will help them loose weight .... but it’s all about eating healthy in the end
My main goal for making this video is to highlight that whilst Chia Seeds are good healthy ingredients to add to our diet, it is important to look at our dietary habits holistically and identify and tackle aspects of our diet that need changing and improving regardless of whether we take chia seeds or not. And I also hoped to remind people NOT to be distracted by the 'Healthy Halo' of Cha Seeds when making food choices, especially when shopping for packaged foods in supermarkets, to look at the full ingredients listing of all packaged foods before buying, including food products that have 'CHIA SEEDS INSIDE' labels
Thank you so much for the heads up.
Awesome video. You are so right! Thank you.
Hi Dr. CHAN please make a video that shows the benefits of Chia Seeds. And the best way to use it. Thanks.
Soak chia sead overnight then blend it in the morning.
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@@kalanzindawula5483 must it be blended?
@@Rashida961 hi there are researches that says that grinding chia seeds helps better absorb its nutrients.
If you don't want to blend, you could pre-grind it before soaking.
It's not necessary per se but why not get more nutrients if you can?
Dr Is right!!
It's the marketing tictac, money making advertising!!
Thank u Dr for the definition to the viewers!!
Brilliant demo! You certainly got the message over.
I started using True Elements Chia seeds after watching this benefits and it turned out really helpful to me. Thanks for sharing! will recommend my friends too.
It is used for many things. My favorite is smoothies. I also add flax seeds at the same time. They are excellent on salads. They make excellent pudding! Thank you
Chia seeds are a great healthy ingredient, full of nutrients, fiber and antioxidants, that I would encourage everyone to keep handy in their pantry. I use chia seeds often in my cooking, eg. sprinkling chia seeds into my beverages, soups and stews. Flaxseeds is another great ingredient to add to or diet, but because of the taste of flaxseeds, I tend to use flaxseeds as a thickener or to add to stews and gravies.
My goal for this video was simply to highlight the importance of improving all aspects of our lifestyle and diet for health and to combat chronic diseases, to remind people NOT to be distracted by the 'Healthy Halo' of 'Superfoods' such as Chia Seeds when making food choices, especially when shopping for packaged foods in supermarkets, to encourage everyone to look at the full ingredients listing of all packaged foods before buying, including food products that have 'CHIA SEEDS INSIDE' labels
Thanks for dropping by my channel and have a great day!
I agree with you @Judy. I always add chia seeds to my oatmeal for my breakfast. I add chia seeds to my infussed water. Chia seeds is very good for our health
I use chia and flax seeds as a sauce thickener, and as a protein and fiber supplement. I started replacing white rice with quinoa in some dishes for the fiber and protein.
Thank you for sharing the wonderful information about the chia seeds Chan! It's very helpful
Yes! You are telling the raw truth here. In addition, one Must Change Their Way of Eating. You can use “Chia Seeds in variety of salads (just sprinkle a little bit on there), or put them in a nice healthy smoothie. Make sure you balance out your sugars and vegetables. Also, make sure you “only use what the manufacture from the product tells you to do. For example; If they say use 1 tablespoon? Just do that, don’t try to put too much. Because the carbohydrate (Is Sugar) will go up to. The Chia Seeds have a total of 12 g (1oz.) of carbohydrate in it. It is healthy, but we must eat it in moderation. Thank you so much, for sharing this Powerful Video on. One of the Unique “Superfoods on this planet 🌍.✨🏆🥇💚.. Peace for now.
Glad I found your channel Doc cos This is very informative especially that I need this for my blood sugar level.Thank you thank you💕🌷
You are so spot on. Lifestyle changes including chia seeds. Not chia replacing everything else.
Thank you. Blessings, Doc
Thank you Doctor! I understand the point you’re making. Thank you for caring!!!!
Love the visual. Thanks for the video Dr. Chan :)
I just had a smoothie made with almond milk, 1/2 c fruit and A tablespoon of chia seeds(for thickness) . I added stevia to sweeten it. The health benefits are a bonus! I get snacky after I get off of work, I’m hoping this helps curb my cravings. Thank you Dr👍🏼new subscriber 🙌🏼
I just started my journey with chia seeds too. I am loving it! I soaked about 4 to 5 tablespoons in unsweetened organic coconut milk then drop in some blueberries strawberries and bananas! Amazingly satisfying in the morning.
You call all that healthy? sounds like a nasty bomb of anti-nutrients to me. do your gut bacteria a favor by getting rid of it all.
That is awesome.
I just have one question- Can we make a smoothy of Chia seeds with Dates and Figs?
I use this smoothy in my daily life as I take this smoothy after running. I hope I am doing it right?
Might want to rethink the Stevia though.
I don’t trust stivia sugar! Best result , unfiltered row honey !
I add chia seeds to my salad or egg. It works as a healthy filler for me. Before meal if I can, I drink a glass of water with chia seeds in it, It fills my stomach, hopefully I eat a little less. I don't use it as magic dust to burn calories, but a natural healthy filler, like cucumber, or lettuce...
Chia seeds are a great healthy ingredient to keep handy in the pantry. I use chia seeds often in my cooking, eg. sprinkling chia seeds into my soups and stews even though that does not add to the taste or enjoyment of the soups/stews. All I had wanted to achieve for this video was to highlight the importance of improving all aspects of our lifestyle and diet for health and also to remind people NOT to be distracted by the 'Healthy Halo' of Cha Seeds when making food choices, especially when shopping for packaged foods in supermarkets, to look at the full ingredients listing of all packaged foods before buying, including food products that have 'CHIA SEEDS INSIDE' labels
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Luv the simple down to earth information. Thanks...
The information you provided in this video about what chia seeds are not was great and so easy to understand. I really appreciated how simply you explained everything, and the recipes were so easy to make. I tried making it, and my mom loves it too!
I Will definitely be using this information and sharing it with others who are interested in learning more about chia seeds.
I recently made it with True Elements chia seeds, and it turned out amazing. Chia seeds are truly versatile and nutritious. Thank you for sharing such valuable insights and the fantastic recipe!
Dr. Chan just fast forwarded Diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and lifestyle habits in his video wow.
I noticed I started getting alot of inflammation in my body, particularly in my feet. It seems to be related to an imbalance of omega 6 and omega 3 foods in my diet So I started eating a couple spoonful of chia seeds per day and it does seem to work.
Thank you for your forthrightness. Bad eating habits are very hard to break. I mostly eat very healthily but occasionally don’t. I get very upset with myself for lack of control. It’s usually jelly beans. Don’t ask me why, I just love them.
Excellent demonstration! Thank you!
I take chia seeds simply for additional fiber intake, I'm constipated often and it does help to prevent it.
Ma'am/Sir, can you teach me how cook chia seeds, am also often constipated. Thank you😊
@@rogeliapablo6794 I am taking food grade earth diatomaceous for constipacion and believe me is helping. Just make sure is food grade and do not inhale it, use a mask. I do 1/2 teaspoon in water for a week and then rest maybe for a week or 2 day and then take it for another week
@@rogeliapablo6794 You do not cook them, you buy them, pour some into a cup of water, wait for awhile, then you add them into your juice, smoothie bowl etc.
I don’t know exactly what exactly the nutritional value of chia seed , but I take it , and it works so well to keep me regular, the best natural seed for constipation :)
Ma'am Irma how do you cook chia seeds, am also often constipated? Thank you
@@rogeliapablo6794 do not cook it. Add it to smoothies and drink. You can add it to milk, let it sit for a few minutes for the seeds to soak up some of the liquid; they will become like jello and increase in size. Drink the milk as usual.
I like chia seeds because if I add them to my porridge, it makes me feel like I have more energy longer compared to the same porridge without the chia seeds. I especially like it if I'm going for a run.
You have made an excellent point - very impact-fully!
Thank you for that!!
thank you for your encouraging words.
Thank you Doctor Chan for this information about chia seeds for I’m taking this everyday for how many months now. I should not rely on this only to prevent myself incur other illnesses or boost my health or immune system but rather change my eating habits & lifestyle.
Yes, whilst it is good to know more about and also make the effort to include foods that supposed to have some health benefits into one's diet, it is more important to review one's entire diet and lifestyle, identify areas that needs to be addressed or improved, then tackle them. Thanks for dropping by my channel and your comment, Cheers, Doc
This is the first Time that I have the need to click "like" more than one time ..thank you for the precious video
Thanks Dr. ... you have helped millions of people's daydreams, thanks. All the best 👍
Wow that is awesomely laid out, thank Dr. Chan
I use chia seeds in my lemon/ ginger water to help with fiber digestion ..
I use with unsweetened coconut milk to make a pudding
I also use them in my kabucha drinks..
Chia seeds are a supplemental food ..for digestion
Smart example....I got it. Thank you and God bless you
Hey, thanks for your encouragement! God bless you too. Blessings, Doc
Thanks for the information.
This showed up on my feed. Thank you for the practical and pragmatic advice. Liked and subscribed ❤
Glad it was helpful! Not everybody appreciated my message, glad you did, thank you. Blessings, Dr Chan
Habits Dr. Thank you for your advice for Chia seeds God bless you 😘🙏
Thank you. Blessings, Doc
I make chia pudding for breakfast with unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, a tablespoon of honey and top with fresh fruit and unsweetened coconut shreds, and nut butter 🤤😋.
That is what he is talking about, chia will not help your sugar bomb
Great post🤓thank you..
I subscribed just because of how you just hit us with the truth. Love it doc! Keep it up