<p>I’d never heard of them before, but I started reading “Born to Run,” which mentions them, and I just saw an online article about them. Has anyone tried them?</p>
<p>I have. They’re okay, and like you said, insanely healthy. They absorb a lot of water. You can make a pudding out of them by putting about two tablespoons in a bowl with liquid (I’ve used almond milk, I imagine milk would work), and they turn into a bowl of tapioca-like pudding. There is a recipe here:</p>
<p>[Basic</a> Chia Seed Pudding](<a href=“http://www.choosingraw.com/basic-chia-seed-pudding/]Basic”>http://www.choosingraw.com/basic-chia-seed-pudding/)</p>
<p>You can also blend the pudding after, if you don’t like the texture. I think they’d be pretty easy to add to oatmeal as well.</p>
<p>Thank you - I’m going to buy some and try the pudding recipe.</p>
<p>I add ground chia seeds to my morning smoothie almost every day. Been doing it for about a year. Good omegas and fiber. My daughter turned me on to them. cha cha cha chia . . .</p>
<p>I tried them but did notice any benefit in my energy level.</p>
<p>That’s disappointing - I was hoping for a surge in energy!</p>
<p>We put them in smoothies.</p>
<p>You really want to put a small amount in and let it absorb the moisture. You can eat them raw - they are kind of an unusual taste, but nothing too yucky. Kind of earthy.</p>
<p>If you are having any kinds of digestive problems, try them. Just not too much at one time, or you will be spending a bunch of time in the bathroom!</p>