Dave now eats his chia seeds soaked in oat milk. He even adds a dash of cinnamon. No more choking, no more kitchen science. The lesson: treat chia seeds like tiny, powerful tools, not superhero snacks.
Respect their swelling power. Hydrate them. Start small. And for the love of all things digestible, do not dry-scoop them like protein powder. Your throat will thank you, and your stomach won’t revolt mid-afternoon. You’ve been warned—in a friendly, ironic way.
