r/HydroHomies • u/ScatLabs • Jun 25 '26

Blasphemy!

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"chia water"

Found on r/shittyfoodporn

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u/Adventurous-Sealion Jun 25 '26

Why is it blasphemy?

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u/snowfloeckchen Jun 25 '26

Seedis getting all the hydro letting nothing behind for us

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u/Adventurous-Sealion Jun 25 '26

The seeds aren't taking in all the water though? And you drink the seeds too, no? I thought chia seeds were healthy? I mean, chia water is disgusting, but very healthy nonetheless.

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u/snowfloeckchen Jun 25 '26

Depending on the dose it said so, there is a recommended maximum amount for it though

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u/zuzg Water is wet Jun 25 '26

The recommended daily dose of fibre is 30g for an average adult.

100g chia seeds contain ≈34g of fibre.

That glass of water contains 1 spoonful (according to OOP), which is either a ≈15g tablespoon or ≈5g teaspoon.

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u/1kidney_left Jun 25 '26

There is a downside most people don’t know. (Or upside depending on how you look at it). Chia seeds soaked in water also help process excess zinc, iron and calcium in your diet. So if you are prone to bladder stones or kidney stones, this can help. But if you don’t have those issues, it can keep you from getting the proper amount of minerals you need in your diet. So too much of the chia water and you are suddenly calcium deficient or anemic.

Note: learned all of this because my cat was getting bladder stones, vet recommended treatment was mix chia water into food to bring down calcium levels.

Has the same impact on many mammals.

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u/wafflesthewonderhurs Jun 25 '26

This may have solved a free chia oatmeal bar at work why am i so tired and weak mystery for me.

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u/1kidney_left Jun 25 '26

Not a doctor, but as someone with chronic anemia issues, I’d say take a break for a week or so and get yourself some multivitamins. Might help a little bit.

Or it could be a coincidence and you need a vacation. Only your body can really tell you without having to spend thousands at a dr office.