Fruity Chia Water

Chia seeds provide so many health benefits!

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Meal Type: Drinks

Food Category: 5 ingredients or less, Drinks

Dietary Preference: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian

Servings: Serving

Calories: 39kcal

Ingredients

12 oz Water
2 tsp chia seeds**
1 tbsp fresh citrus juice lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit
ice

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Instructions

Mix together all ingredients except ice. Let sit for at least 20 minutes. Fill glass with ice and pour water over ice.
I also like doing it with sliced strawberries and ginger or cucumber and mint! I often triple the recipe and drink from it for 2 days.

Notes

** There are many health benefits that come from chia seeds. With all these health benefits why wouldn't you add them to your diet! It is VERY important to make sure you are drinking enough water if you eat them.

They’re a good source of fiber, protein, unsaturated fats, and antioxidants. They also include several important micronutrients, including (2Trusted Source):

Good source of - calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, B Vitamins
May reduce inflammation
May promote heart health
Good for your bones
High fiber which helps with blood sugar levels and hunger

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g

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