When you're feeling backed-up, this high-fiber chia concoction can help make your bathroom routine smoother. The chia seeds form a gel-like consistency to help move digestion along easily, and the kick of cayenne pepper acts as an intestinal stimulant.

Healthy Gut Tonic with Chia

chia seeds

lemon juice

cayenne pepper

water

Combine chia seeds, lemon juice and cayenne in a mug or glass; add water. Stir continuously until the chia seeds gel and become suspended throughout the water, 30 seconds or more.


This is definitely a "hold your nose and take your medicine" concoction. I'd suggest using one teaspoon of chia seeds instead of a tablespoon if you're going to try it. Too much of a good thing, if you know what I mean. I stopped taking it after three days.

healthy gut tonic with chia

Total: 5 minutes

Author : Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD

Ingredients

Instructions

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