Agua de Chia is not slimy

At the salon the other day we were discussing chia seeds and someone there made a comment like “Its so slimy!” indicating they didn’t like them.

Agua de Chia is not slimy. I mean, yes the seeds are somewhat mucilaginous, but that is what gives Agua de Chia its richness and fullness. My guess is that if they didn’t like it it’s because they’re not making it properly.  Therefore in the name of health and of restoring the poor chia-seed’s reputation here is a recipe again for Agua de Chia:

• Almost-full liter (leave a couple inches at the top so it doesn’t spill when stirring) of filtered or spring water
• Add 1-2 coffee scoops (I prefer 2) of chia seeds, then let sit for 20 minutes
• Stir then add 1 or 1.5 fresh-squeezed (preferably organic) lemon (or lime) and sweeten with about 1 tablespoon (or slightly more) of a light honey like orange blossom (or else with agave nectar).

I like to use a one liter pitcher such as this nice, inexpensive one from Ikea:

Agua de Chia is very similar to the drink used in the Master Cleanse however it does not have the cayenne powder added. I actually think that cayenne and other hot spices should normally be avoided because they irritate the digestive track.

Sometimes however hot spices are helpful for medicinal purposes. Still, it concerns me that many people consume hot spices without even thinking about it because they are often included in so many foods. Personally, I think that hot spices should be treated with respect and only used when necessary. They are not appropriate for everyday consumption.